Unproven therapies that are used in place of conventional treatment, often in the hope that they will provide a cure.

…on less intensive treatment regimens. What does this mean? Information on a greater than expected number of deaths following treatment can be used to guide clinicians in treatment decisions and patient surveillance to allow early intervention if possible, with the…

A patient who is not hospitalised overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment….

A diagnostic x-ray machine that is used to ensure the correct alignment of the treatment beam with the tumour….

When a woman stops having periods (menstruating) and can’t become pregnant anymore. This can happen naturally or because of treatment….

A form of treatment in which needles or probes are inserted into the cancer to destroy the cancer cells by passing microwave or radio waves into the cancer.

A hormone produced by the ovaries that prepares the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for pregnancy. Also used as a hormone treatment….

The prevention or treatment of disease using substances that alter the immune system’s response. This is a type of biological therapy.

…or treatment. The pair talk about fears and overcoming problems, and Jenny shares her cancer story hoping to create hope in others by saying “I’ve survived.” In the future, Jenny hopes not to have to talk to as many people…

An anti-oestrogen hormone treatment….