Cancer information & resources

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Peter Mac would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work.

Cancer and medical terminology can sometimes be difficult to understand.

Cancer and the experience of cancer is different for young people.

Peter Mac's Cancer Imaging Department has produced a series of eight video guides to explain some common scans and procedures.

Cancer treatment depends on the cancer type, where it began, and whether it has spread (plus general health and personal choices).

Starting a new treatment can be challenging. We have developed some videos about immunotherapy, its side-effects, how to prepare for treatment and supports you can access.

Cancer and its treatment affects people in different ways - from cancer related fatigue to anxiety, pain and breathlessness.

Cancer and its treatment affects people in different ways.

Diet, exercise and lifestyle changes may help you manage better during and after cancer treatment.

For some people, family history may increase your risk of getting cancer.

Lifestyle factors such as being active, including fruit and vegetables in your diet, reducing alcohol intake and stopping smoking have an important part to play in reducing risk of cancer.

Cancer can affect sexual and reproductive health.

People often look forward to reaching the end of treatment, sometimes referred to as the survivorship phase.

Many patients ask about therapies that may help during and after cancer treatment.

There are many types of cancer, and each type develops differently. Some cancer types cannot be cured.

The Can-Sleep service helps people with cancer improve night-time sleep problems

This booklet gives you and your family members or carers, the information you need to understand CAR T-cell therapy.

Falls are one of the most common adverse events in hospitals worldwide. They can affect patient experience, health outcomes, length of stay in hospital, and can even result in serious injury or death.

These videos have been developed in partnership with patients and carers to help you understand what cancer is, what might happen in a cancer journey, how to access supports and services at Peter Mac, ways to support your mental health and support for carers.

A guide to prehabilitation and preparing for radiotherapy for people with head and neck cancer and their carers.

This booklet is designed for someone with myeloma who is preparing for a home-based autologous stem cell transplant via [email protected] acute.

This short film describes how Shared Decision Making could help you to plan for surgery.

Reading the story of someone who has experienced cancer can be helpful. These personal stories have been shared by some generous individuals about cancer and its impact on their lives.

A video resource to raise awareness of and provide guidance for people experiencing elder abuse.