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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/complementary-therapies-and-cancer
01 Nov 2022... You may hear about, or become interested in, complementary therapies. This factsheet has information on conventional, complementary, and alternative cancer therapies; what types of complementary therapies are available for cancer patients; and what to do before considering complementary therapy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/considering-surgery-to-reduce-the-risk-of-ovarian-cancer
01 Aug 2019... This information is for women at high risk of ovarian cancer. It describes the surgical procedure called Risk-Reducing Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy (RRBSO). It explains when the surgery is recommended, what it involves and how to manage the effects of surgery.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/mouth-problems-during-cancer-treatment
01 Sep 2020... This patient information sheet explains mucositis and xerostomia, the two most common mouth problems during cancer treatment
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/nausea-and-vomiting-during-cancer-treatment
01 Sep 2020... This patient information sheet explains when you are likely to get nausea and vomiting after chemo- or radiotherapy, how you can manage it and what to do if it doesn't stop.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/on-the-road-to-recovery-0
01 Dec 2016... This information is for people who have finished treatment for cancer, such as surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/endometrial-cancer-healthy-eating-and-being-active
01 Jul 2018... Eating well and being active after treatment for endometrial cancer is important for your recovery. This guide to healthy eating and being active explains how keeping a healthy weight, eating well and leading an active lifestyle may lower your risk of developing other cancers in the future.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hospital-visitor-restrictions
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be restrictions on the number of visitors that patients can have at some Victorian hospitals. Here are some tips to help you, your family and friends feel connected and informed.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-to-expect-after-head-and-neck-cancer-treatment
24 Aug 2022... Animations designed to help educate and empower people living with Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) in multicultural, multilingual communities to self-manage their care and improve their quality of life after treatment for HNC.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/cervical-screening
14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about cervical screening and cervical cancer. What is cervical screening? Who should have the cervical screening test? How is the cervical screening test performed? What should people know about HPV and cervical screening?
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/breast-cancer
14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about breast cancer and cancer screening. Who can get breast cancer? Who is at higher risk? What are the signs to look out for? What happens at a breast screening appointment? Will the screening be painful or embarrassing? Can someone come with me to the appointment? How can I learn more about breast screening? What's the good news about breast cancer?
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