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Even if you already have cancer, you may be able to improve your quality of life by modifying your lifestyle, for example by improving your diet and not smoking. It is important that you seek appropriate medical advice to help manage your condition and follow this advice closely.
To talk to someone about cancer, you can ring the The Cancer Council Helpline [The Cancer Council Australia] on 13 11 20.
Updated September 2008
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Tips and stories
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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This section includes tips and suggestions from women who have been treated for breast cancer
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Sep 2009
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Secondary breast cancer
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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Secondary breast cancer is invasive breast cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body. Secondary breast cancer is also known as metastatic breast cancer or advanced breast cancer.
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Sep 2009
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Impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on partners
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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Many partners find the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer distressing but are reluctant to seek help for themselves because they feel they need to be "strong".
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Sep 2009
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Monitoring prognosis
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CareSearch
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For patients and families, having an idea of what is happening with their disease, and what to expect, allows them to make plans and choices. Patients generally will ask for a prognosis, so GPs need to be prepared to discuss it.
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May 2009
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When you're first told
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Information for people with cancer and their families and friends, about the feelings and experiences people have when they are diagnosed, treated and while recovering.
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May 2009
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Working with cancer
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The Cancer Council Australia
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The Cancer Council's Working with cancer resource helps to make attending work or returning to work easier for patients, carers and survivors and their colleagues.
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May 2009
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Prostate cancer
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of men with prostate cancer.
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Feb 2009
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Bowel cancer
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with bowel cancer.
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Feb 2009
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Breast cancer
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of women with breast cancer.
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Feb 2009
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Ovarian cancer
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with ovarian cancer.
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Feb 2009
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Cancer
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When you, or someone you know is diagnosed with cancer, life can change in many ways.
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Jan 2009
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Nutrition in cancer patients
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Discusses the particular dietary requirements of patients with cancer.
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Dec 2008
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Advanced cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Health professionals sometimes use different names to describe cancer that has advanced beyond early stages, including advanced, secondary, metastatic and progressive cancer.
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Feb 2008
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Sexuality & cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Information to help you understand how cancer and its treatment may affect your sexuality, and to help to rebuild your sexual confidence.
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Jan 2008
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Cancer - living with it
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Almost all of the people who get cancer are adults, and mostly they are older adults. But sometimes children and young people get cancer.
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Nov 2007
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Cancer pain
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Many people with cancer find that understanding their illness can help them to better manage any pain.
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Aug 2007
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Returning to a normal life after cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Some people will find it hard to return to an active and full life after their cancer treatment finishes.
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Jul 2007
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Learning to relax
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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It is possible to learn how to cope with tension and stress. Whether you have cancer yourself or are caring for someone with cancer, eat well and get enough rest.
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Jun 2007
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