Managing The Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment targets the cancer, but it affects the whole person. Undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery or immunotherapy is very taxing, and side effects are an expected part of the journey. Managing these side effects
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Clinical Trials: Are They Right for You?
Advanced cancer can bring difficult questions about treatment, timing and what comes next. Clinical trials may be discussed for patients with lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer and other hard-to-treat cancers. They
read more Understanding Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy has changed how several cancers are treated, including melanoma, lung cancer, kidney cancer and bladder cancer. Once used mainly in advanced cancer, it is now part of treatment discussions for a wider range of cancer types and
read more 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
read more 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?
read more 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
read more 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
read more 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
read more 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
read more 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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