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high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
A treatment using soundwaves (ultrasound) to heat and destroy cancerous tissue.
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A treatment using soundwaves (ultrasound) to heat and destroy cancerous tissue.
In this scan, a probe that generates soundwaves is inserted into the rectum. A picture of the rectum is built up from the echoes of the soundwaves.
A test that uses soundwaves to create images of the uterus, ovaries and other reproductive organs….
(EBUS) A type of bronchoscopy procedure that allows a doctor to examine the airways (bronchi) and take tissue samples through the airways and windpipe (trachea).
…the first to demonstrate improvements in both physiological performance and body composition following aerobic, high intensity exercise in cancer survivors,” Prof Chambers said. “While the high intensity training led to significant increases in lean mass and reductions in fat mass…
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.
…longer duration of menstruation, use of hormone replacement therapy, and family history of breast and ovarian cancer were associated with lower odds of being diagnosed with high severity cancer. What does this mean? The study highlighted the benefit of regular…
What is known? Despite Australia’s National Cervical Screening Program, Indigenous women have a disproportionately high burden of cervical cancer. Compared to non-Indigenous women, higher numbers of screened Indigenous women also have high-grade cervical abnormalities (HGA), that can indicate a true…
…to see a ban on smoking in multi-unit dwellings – including apartments, units, boarding houses and hostels. “Our concern is particularly high for children and socio-economically disadvantaged Queenslanders affected by high rates of smoking, and second and third-hand smoke. “One…
…will reach the high 30’s, with UV levels hitting 11 or more. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan urged Queenslanders to give their skin the gift of sun protection this Christmas to avoid damage and reduce the risk of…
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