Biliary cancer - Symptoms and risk factors - Fact Sheet
There are often no symptoms of biliary tract cancer, particularly in the early stages. It is best to see your doctor for review and investigation if you experience unexplained symptoms that worry you. They will ask you questions to help understand whether the cause of symptoms are liver cancer or another condition. This fact sheet outlines the symptoms and risk factors of biliary tract cancer.
Clinical Trials - A/Prof Michael Michael - VIDEO
https://youtu.be/pXkdSf9BSLQ
When new treatments, tests or interventions are developed looking to treat, manage, detect, or prevent medical conditions and diseases like cancer, clinical trials are conducted. These investigations help determine whether a new treatment or intervention is better than options that are already available, whether it works and if it is safe. A clinical trial requires people to volunteer as participants to accurately evaluate the outcomes of the research investigation. Researchers develop and test new interventions in a laboratory setting, using computer simulation and animal studies. If these interventions show promise they are progressed into a clinical trial. Many clinical trials follow defined Phases. The early phases of clinical trials test on a small number of people to assess effectiveness and safety. If the intervention shows promise it will move to the later phase of testing with information relating to effectiveness and side effects being collected from a far larger group of participants.
Liver cancer - Symptoms and risk factors - Fact Sheet
In its early stages, liver cancer can be difficult to detect. Primary liver cancer does not tend to cause many predominant symptoms until the cancer is more advanced. It is important to be aware of liver cancer symptoms and risk factors. It is best to see your doctor for review and investigation if you experience unexplained symptoms that worry you. They will ask you questions to help understand whether the cause of symptoms are liver cancer or another condition. This fact sheet outlines the symptoms and risk factors of liver cancer.
Liver Cancer (primary) - Optimal cancer care pathway for people with hepatocellular carcinoma
https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/hepatocellular-carcinoma-optimal-cancer-care-pathway
The pathway for cancer patients undergoing diagnosis and treatment for cancer is complex and poorly comprehended by those involved. It usually involves multiple health care providers and covers a range of institutions, both public and private. The Optimal Cancer Care Pathways map this journey for specific tumour types, aiming to foster an understanding of the whole pathway and its distinct components to promote quality cancer care and patient experiences. These pathways act as a reminder that the patient is the constant in this journey and that the health system has a responsibility to deliver the care experience in an appropriate and coordinated manner. Endorsed by Cancer Australia and The Cancer Council.
Nearing death - Professor Jennifer Philip - Video
https://youtu.be/9L-k0gijb8w
This can be a time when relatives and friends feel they are waiting with a sense of anticipation. You may feel like you’ve ‘had enough’. Thoughts and feelings like this are normal and very common among family members and people providing care. Sometimes the dying process happens over a few days. This can be distressing for some people. If you are in a hospital or hospice facility, ask what they have available for visitors. Access to tea and coffee or extra chairs can make your time more comfortable. As someone approaches the end of their life, they may become more drowsy, have less energy and become easily tired. They are likely to become weaker and may spend more time asleep. They may become detached from reality or unaware of what is happening around them. No one can give an exact answer of when someone will die. There are some common indicators that death may be near, within days or weeks. In this video Professor Jennifer Philip speaks about 'Nearing death'.
Oesophageal cancer - Optimal cancer care pathway for people with oesophageal cancer
https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/oesophagogastric-cancer-optimal-cancer-care-pathway
The pathway for cancer patients undergoing diagnosis and treatment for cancer is complex and poorly comprehended by those involved. It usually involves multiple health care providers and covers a range of institutions, both public and private. The Optimal Cancer Care Pathways map this journey for specific tumour types, aiming to foster an understanding of the whole pathway and its distinct components to promote quality cancer care and patient experiences. These pathways act as a reminder that the patient is the constant in this journey and that the health system has a responsibility to deliver the care experience in an appropriate and coordinated manner. Endorsed by Cancer Australia and The Cancer Council.
Oesophageal cancer - Symptoms and risk factors - Fact Sheet
There are often no symptoms of oesophageal cancer, particularly in the early stages. It is best to see your doctor for review and investigation if you experience unexplained symptoms that worry you. They will ask you questions to help understand whether the cause of symptoms are oesophageal cancer or another condition. This fact sheet outlines the symptoms and risk factors of oesophageal cancer.
Palliative Care - Professor Jennifer Philip - Video
https://youtu.be/inE5TTd5fJo
Palliative care is person- and family-centred care that is focused on comfort, quality of life and a patient’s total wellbeing while a person has an active, progressive, life-limiting or terminal illness. Palliative care plays an important role after diagnosis, during and after treatment – including supportive treatment to help manage the symptom burden – and at the end of life. It is important to understand that palliative care is appropriate at any time during the cancer journey. People who access palliative care early tend to have an improved quality of life and reduced distress due to symptoms. Recent studies have shown that people who have early palliative care may live longer, with fewer symptoms and with a better quality of life than patients who did not have palliative care. In this video Professor Jennifer Philip speaks about 'Palliative care'.
Pancreatic Cancer - Diet & Nutrition for people living with pancreatic cancer - Handbook
Cancer is life-changing, but recent advances in medicine mean that people living with cancer are now enjoying longer, fuller and healthier lives after treatment. These advances include a broader understanding of nutrition and how your diet can help you feel better. This PanSupport handbook highlights important information about managing your diet if you have, or recently have had, pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer - Optimal cancer care pathway for people with pancreatic cancer
https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/pancreatic-cancer-optimal-cancer-care-pathway
The pathway for cancer patients undergoing diagnosis and treatment for cancer is complex and poorly comprehended by those involved. It usually involves multiple health care providers and covers a range of institutions, both public and private. The Optimal Cancer Care Pathways map this journey for specific tumour types, aiming to foster an understanding of the whole pathway and its distinct components to promote quality cancer care and patient experiences. These pathways act as a reminder that the patient is the constant in this journey and that the health system has a responsibility to deliver the care experience in an appropriate and coordinated manner. Endorsed by Cancer Australia and The Cancer Council.
Pancreatic cancer - Patient handbook
This booklet is for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Partners, family members and carers may also find it useful. It gives a general introduction to pancreatic cancer, information on tests and investigations that help confirm a diagnosis and provides an overview of possible treatment options and the wider impact of the diagnosis. The information may also be helpful for anyone who is undergoing investigations for pancreatic cancer and wondering what the next steps might be.
Pancreatic cancer - Symptoms and risk factors - Fact Sheet
Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect due to the location of the pancreas. Symptoms are often vague and can be similar to other medical conditions. It is important to be aware of the symptoms and risk factors of pancreatic cancer. See your GP if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, especially if it is unusual for you or persistent. It is best to see your doctor for review and investigation if you experience unexplained symptoms that worry you. They will ask you questions to help understand whether the cause of symptoms are pancreatic cancer or another condition. This fact sheet outlines the symptoms and risk factors of pancreatic cancer.