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Cancer Care
What questions should I be asking on referral?
If you are diagnosed with cancer and referred for treatment, what are the most important questions to ask? Professor Michael Boyer advises.
When should I get a colonoscopy?
What factors determine whether someone should have a colonoscopy? Professor Michael Boyer advises.
What is throat cancer?
Throat cancer is a generic term that applies to cancers of usually the mouth, the back of the nose, the top of the throat, and even right down into the voice box.
What is leukoplakia?
Leukoplakia is a condition which affects the inside of the cheek. It needs to be monitored as it can turn into a cancer.
What is the difference between screening and targeting?
Screening and targeting are 2 different ways of identifying cancers. Oncologist Professor Michael Boyer explains the difference.
What are the ways to screen for bowel cancer?
Screening for bowel cancer in Australia involves faecal occult blood testing and sometimes colonoscopies. Oncologist Professor Michael Boyer explains.
Can obesity or diabetes increase my risk of cancer?
Can obesity or diabetes increase your risk of cancer? Professor Michael Boyer explains.
What is immunotherapy?
What is immunotherapy and what cancers can it be used to treat? Professor Michael Boyer answers.
How food choices can cut cancer risk
Much cancer is preventable by simple nutrition and lifestyle changes. A new study has estimated how seven different types of foods can influence cancer risk equivalent to alcohol, obesity and physical inactivity.
