Understanding Axillary Web Syndrome AKA Cording. For many women or men who have undergone treatment for breast cancer, recovery typically involves various challenges which may include axillary web syndrome, also…
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Cancer Screening Improvements in cancer detection and cancer treatments means that there are increasing numbers of people living with and beyond cancer. A large focus of cancer survivorship is undergoing…
Talking to children and teenagers about cancer is a hard thing to do. Being honest and including them in what’s happening is usually the best approach. Research shows that being…
What is Malnutrition? Malnutrition is characterised by loss of weight, loss of muscle, and loss of subcutaneous body fat. Cancer-related malnutrition can occur due to the type of cancer, treatment…
A cancer diagnosis can be life-altering, with significant impacts on a person’s emotional, mental and physical well-being. Studies indicate that a significant proportion of Australian cancer patients, ranging from 65…
A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event that brings about a multitude of challenges, both physical and emotional. One often overlooked but critical aspect of living with cancer is…
Around 80% of people undergoing cancer treatment report changes in the flavour of food. This has the potential to affect how they enjoy food and can lead to a less nutritious diet. Flavour is experienced via three…
Cancer is a complex and devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by cancer patients throughout…
When living with cancer you may have times when you are not able to do things that you were doing before your cancer diagnosis. Fatigue, pain, nausea, loss of…
Cancer treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone blocking therapy can all cause bowel changes such as diarrhoea and constipation. In these instances, the bowel changes are usually temporary…
