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The following articles and resources have been developed by Icon to help you gain a better understanding of a cancer diagnosis and treatments.

Wearing an immobilisation mask

What are immobilisation masks and how are they made for radiation therapy treatment.

Everything you need to know about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Understanding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and how to get tested.

Cancer treatment and fertility: what you need to know

Learn more about how cancer treatments may affect your fertility.

Genetic counselling: Who it’s for and what to expect

Understanding genetic testing and how a genetic counsellor can help.

Focal brachytherapy for prostate cancer

Focal brachytherapy is a special form of radiation therapy where a radioactive source is placed inside the prostate tumour.

Skin reactions from radiation therapy

Skin reactions commonly occur in radiation therapy patients, however they can be managed with a few simple steps.

Timeline of cancer treatment breakthroughs

From surgery through to the latest in immunotherapy, learn more about the history of cancer treatment.

What is triple negative breast cancer?

Learn more about triple negative breast cancer and which treatments are recommended.

What is HER2 positive breast cancer?

Understanding HER2 positive breast cancer and how it is treated.

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