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- What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is the most common way to treat cancer. We find out what happens during chemotherapy treatment including side effects and how it’s administered. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/what-is-chemotherapy
- Health checks by age: the tests you should be having Your guide to staying on top of your health, through every stage of life. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/health-checks-by-age-the-tests-you-should-be-having
- Sun safety myths Before heading outdoors this summer, brush up on your 'slip, slop, slap, seek and slide’ knowledge. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/sun-safety-myths
- Shedding a light on lesser known cancers These forgotten cancers can be hard to spot, with some not showing symptoms until later stages. Find out more about these forgotten cancers, including symptoms. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/forgotten-cancers
- Leukaemia and other blood cancers: causes, symptoms and treatment Leukaemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers can affect everyone from young children to older adults. Thankfully, there are often ways to treat blood cancer. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/the-three-main-types-of-blood-cancers
- How a health diagnosis changed one man’s outlook on life HCF member Trevor Tyne has faced extreme health challenges, but those events changed his life for the better. Read about his health journey, and how HCF was there to support him. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/rare-condition-changed-my-life
- Skin cancer checks: how to spot the signs If caught early, skin cancer can often be successfully treated so checking your skin regularly – and knowing what to look for – is vital. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/your-skin-check-checklist
- How breast cancer treatment has evolved in Australia Breast cancer treatment has come a long way in recent years, with Australian women now receiving a more targeted and personalised approach. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/ways-to-treat-breast-cancer
- Cervical cancer symptoms: signs, screening and prevention Thanks to screening and an effective vaccine, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. New developments bring us closer to the goal of elimination. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/conditions/cervical-cancer-symptoms
- Personalising breast cancer treatment for better results Future breast cancer treatments are evolving towards targeted therapies individualised for each patient’s condition. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/conditions/personalising-breast-cancer-treatment
- Prostate cancer: treatment options Prostate cancer treatment, if detected early, can be highly effective, with many options now available. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/prostate-cancer-treatment