Your First Appointment at Hunter Valley Oncology
A cancer diagnosis is life-changing and the first appointment with your oncology team can feel overwhelming. You may be anxious, uncertain, or flooded with questions about your diagnosis, your future, and what comes next. At Hunter Valley
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Navigating Fertility Preservation Before Cancer Treatment
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming, but for patients of reproductive age diagnosed with breast cancer, ovarian cancer or any type of cancer, an added layer of distress can begin: Will I still be able to have children after treatment?
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Supporting a Loved One Through Cancer
When someone close to you is diagnosed with cancer, it can be difficult to know how to respond. You want to help, but you may feel uncertain about what to say, what to do, or how to offer support without intruding. Cancer affects not only the
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It’s Not all Physical: Cancer and its Psychological Effects
Cancer can have a significant psychological impact, especially during the treatment process; the effects of cancer are not simply physical. At Hunter Valley Oncology, we are determined to provide support in all areas of cancer treatment to
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Exercise and Cancer: Embracing Holistic Care
Experiencing cancer can be a life-altering event, and millions of people are affected by this disease worldwide. As medical professionals seek to better the health of cancer patients through providing treatments including chemotherapy, radiation
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Closing the Care Gap with World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is an international initiative held on February 4th which aims to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. This movement is facilitated by the Union for International Cancer Control
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual breast health campaign inspired to raise awareness of breast cancer, with the aim to raise money for increased research on the causes of breast cancer, and to better prevent, treat, diagnose, and cure
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New Cancer Centre at Maitland Private Hospital
Maitland Integrated Cancer Services brings fully comprehensive cancer care to the Hunter Valley. With a shared vision of providing rural communities with equal access to cancer care that rivals any metro city across the globe, our team at Hunter
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Busting Cancer Myths
The internet and social media are wonderful modern-day inventions. They are great sources of information – when used correctly, they can enrich the lives of the people who use them. Unfortunately, they are also rife with misinformation, lies,
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What to Expect from Your First Appointment
At Hunter Valley Oncology, we understand that a cancer diagnosis can be a confronting and life-changing discovery for both you and those around you. That’s why we strive to provide support and care throughout your entire course of treatment.
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