Search: late effects

late effects

Side effects of cancer treatment that occur several months or years after treatment.

Side-effects

Treatment side effects vary depending on the type of cancer you have, the stage of the cancer, and the type of treatment you are given. The changes can be both physical and emotional. Some side effects resolve quickly; others can…

News: Queenslanders risk cancer death due to late detection

…until later stages of the disease. “All of us as individuals must take action to detect cancer early. “We encourage all Queenslanders to participate in recommended screenings for breast, bowel and cervical cancer. “Queensland women aged 50-74 should have a…

Research snapshot – Non-cancer mortality among survivors of childhood cancer Youlden 2021

…aim of avoiding life-threatening or life-altering late effects without compromising shorter-term survival. Contact: Danny Youlden Reference: Youlden DR, Walwyn TS, Cohn RJ, Harden HE, Pole JD, Aitken JF. Late mortality from other diseases following childhood cancer in Australia and…

Tobacco smoking

…Details of the locations that are smoke-free and any designated outdoor smoking areas. What smoke-free support is available for staff and clients. A procedure for non-compliance of the policy. Create a smoke-free environment in your organisation: Policy template No smoking

side effect

The unintended effects of a drug or treatment….

intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)

A type of external radiation therapy in which the radiation beams are aimed from several directions, while the intensity (strength) is controlled by computers. This helps to reduce some side effects.

complementary therapies

Supportive treatments that are used in conjunction with conventional treatment. They might improve general health, wellbeing and quality of life, and help people cope with side effects of conventional cancer treatment.