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Making the most of life following breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with over 20,000 people diagnosed last year; Becky was one of them.
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Keith shares his story to put the limelight on Lymphoma
It is estimated nearly 7400 Australians will be diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2022. People like Keith Barnard.The 66-year-old Capalaba local was diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma in April 2022.
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Greater choice for breast cancer patients in the Hunter region
A new technological advancement has given a choice to those with breast cancer that would traditionally have to undergo permanent marking.
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Partnership making dreams come true for metastatic cancer patients
The partnership between two care-minded organisations makes a world of difference for cancer patients and their families.
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What does your cancer stage mean?
Most people are diagnosed with cancer after they experience one or more signs or symptoms, some are stunned to find out they have cancer without having noticed any.
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Claire overcomes the odds after ovarian cancer diagnosis
Each day in Australia, five women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is Australia’s deadliest female cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 48%. Taigum resident, Claire Schultz is part of that 48% of women.
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Icon Springfield patients bond through shared cancer experience
Retired mechanic, Paul has always had a knack for fixing things. “I don’t have a stop button. I like to be on the go, keeping myself busy,” the 70-year-old admits. But when Paul was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he was forced to stop and take stock of his physical health and wellbeing.
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Celebrating 15 years of Icon Chermside
Located on-site at Chermside Medical Complex, the centre is led by a team of cancer specialists who provide medical oncology services and treatment for blood disorders. The centre delivered close to 7000 treatments each year.
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Navigating life after cancer – Kate share’s her story
Turning 40 is a time to celebrate for most people. For Adelaide resident Kate, the milestone birthday in March 2023 was marked with a session of radiation therapy. Kate was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer in July 2022.
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Sandy’s story highlights that breast cancer is not just a disease that impacts women
Gold Coast resident, Sandy knows all too well that breast cancer does not discriminate. The 43-year-old lost her older brother, Andy to the disease in 2015. In July 2022, Sandy says it was her brother’s voice that urged her to book a mammogram.