…patient outcomes. “Decisions about treatment are influenced by a patient’s characteristics and system level factors, which can themselves be related to geographical location. “A patient’s characteristics include factors like age, gender, Indigenous status and health insurance status. “System level factors…
…is important because of the ground-breaking research they fund into improving treatment options available to patients like myself,” she said. “I know first-hand how powerful female friendship is. My sister, Elsa, has been by my side to support me throughout…
Cancer Council Queensland has launched a new home-to-treatment transport service in Townsville – helping to ease the burden of cancer on locals affected. The service, Transport to Treatment, will transport cancer patients living in Townsville from their homes to and…
People travel far and wide to spend an afternoon with cancer patient Keith Fallick. There’s a warmth to him. He loves his horse-racing, the St George Illawarra Dragons, his wife Dawn and he genuinely has an appreciation of life and…
…according to patient characteristics. What is new? This project analysed results from fourteen previous studies that evaluated the effect of these interventions in cancer patients. Among those who participated in psychosocial interventions, fatigue was slightly reduced among women with non-metastatic…
A doctor who has specialised in the field of palliative medicine, prescribing medical treatment for pain and other symptoms, as well as supporting and advising the other members of the palliative care team, the patient, family and carers….
A multidisciplinary team with many health professionals who offer a range of services to improve a patient’s quality of life and help with any problems they have. A community nurse or palliative care nurse usually coordinates the team….
…today as more and more people are diagnosed with lung cancer who haven’t even looked at a cigarette. As a Cancer Connect volunteer, Jenny is matched with another cancer patient who is going through an experience with a similar cancer…
The application of the right treatment for the right patient, at the right dose, and at the right time. Also known as individualised treatment….
A patient who stays in hospital while having treatment.