The part of the body where the cancer first developed….

…are living with hepatitis C, and an additional 37,430 people are living with hepatitis B. “We fully support ongoing action by the State Government, community health groups, and health service providers to promote testing for at-risk groups so that those…

A place that provides comprehensive care for people with a limited prognosis. This includes inpatient medical care, respite care and end-of-life care for people who are unable to die at home. It may also offer day care facilities and home…

…team collaborate to discuss a patient’s physical and emotional needs as well as any other factors affecting their care. The team meets to review cases and decide on different treatments and care. A palliative care team also offers multidisciplinary care….

Alternative care arrangements that allow the carer and person with cancer a short break from their usual care arrangements. Respite care can be given in the home, at hospital or in a palliative care unit….

A group of health professionals who are responsible for treating the person you care for. This may also be called the multidisciplinary team.

…their families and carers. It aims to improve quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs. It is not just for people who are about to die, although end-of-life care is a part of palliative care….

Cancer that has returned after treatment of the primary cancer. A recurrence may be local (in the same place as the primary) or distant (in another part of the body)….

Giving treatment before the primary treatment to try and make the primary treatment more successful….

A nurse who has specialised in the field of palliative care and is very experienced in helping patients, families and carers with end-of-life care….