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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/pancreatic-cancer-guide-to-best-cancer-care-audio
30 Sep 2021... Being told you have pancreatic cancer or could have pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/constipation-health-literacy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
30 Oct 2021... A translated resource providing information about prevention and management of constipation for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs that a person may be constipated and also ways to prevent and manage constipation.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/coeliac-disease-easy-read
01 Jun 2024... People with Down syndrome are more likely to have coeliac disease than the general population. To help everyone understand this better, Down Syndrome Australia created an Easy Read resource that explains: What coeliac disease is How it develops Common symptoms How to get tested.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/gastroenteritis-in-children
Gastroenteritis (gastro) is a common illness in infants and young children. It usually causes diarrhoea (watery or frequent motions/poo) and vomiting.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/constipation-and-bowel-control
01 Jun 2022... This fact sheet explains what constipation is, suggests some ideas for improvement and tells you where to get more help.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/healthy-diet-and-bowels
01 Jun 2016... This translated resource is to encourage a healthy diet with a high fibre intake, which can help in protecting people against diverticular disease, haemorrhoids, constipation and chronic disease such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It provides information on what fibre is, what foods contain fibre and how much to eat.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/fatty-liver-disease
01 Jan 2021... ‘Fatty liver disease’ describes conditions characterised by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. When too much fat is stored in the liver, it can lead to liver scarring, or ‘cirrhosis’. Fatty liver is very common and can affect more than 1 in 3 Australians.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/oesophagogastric-cancer-guide-to-best-cancer-care
30 Sep 2021... Being told you have oesophagogastric (oesophageal and stomach) cancer or could have oesophagogastric cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/gastroenteritis
01 Jul 2011... Gastro is an illness which may cause some or all of the following symptoms: diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, fever and headache. Germs which cause gastro get into your body through your mouth and it usually takes several days for symptoms to appear. This time is known as the incubation period. Sometimes symptoms may occur within hours of the germs entering your body but it is usually longer. When people get gastro they often assume that the last meal they ate gave them food poisoning. This is usually not the case.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/campylobacteriosis
01 Jul 2013... Information about symptoms, transmission and prevention.
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