The use of radioactive liquid that is taken by mouth as a capsule or given by injection….

A scan using small amounts of radioisotope to find areas of bone where there is cancer….

See brachytherapy or radioisotope therapy.

…best existing treatment or the modified new treatment. Over the years, trials have improved treatments and led to better outcomes for people diagnosed with cancer. You might find it helpful to talk to your specialist, clinical trials nurse or GP,…

Treatment given to cure the cancer, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This does not include long-term treatment such as hormone medication, which may be taken for several years to maintain remission.

Medical treatment for people with advanced cancer to help them manage pain and other physical and emotional symptoms of cancer. Treatment may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or other medication. It is an important part of palliative care.

Summary For men with prostate cancer, the way it is treated depends on where they live in Australia. What is known? People diagnosed with prostate cancer decide which treatment (or treatments) to undertake, with their doctors’ advice and guidance. These…

A treatment that blocks the body’s natural hormones that help cancer grow, which is used when the cancer is growing in response to hormones. Also called hormone therapy.

…the health professional must: Have read the Home to Treatment Guidelines and Home to Treatment FAQs Assess the service user as eligible for Home to Treatment Determine the service is suitable and will meet the service user’s needs Obtain the…

…patients returning home to rural communities who have had treatment for cancer in major cities. What is new? We systematically reviewed all available literature to assess the post-treatment information needs reported by rural cancer survivors in Australia. We also looked…