A treatment that blocks the body’s natural hormones that help cancer grow. Also called hormone therapy or hormone treatment.

When a person does not receive immediate treatment, but instead has their health monitored regularly, with the option of future treatment if necessary….

A treatment given with or shortly after another treatment to enhance its effectiveness.

A treatment that blocks the body’s natural hormones that help cancer grow. Also called hormone treatment.

The application of the right treatment for the right patient, at the right dose, and at the right time. Also known as individualised treatment….

…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 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….

Your doctors will run a number of tests to get a diagnosis, see if the cancer has spread to other parts of your body and develop a treatment plan. The tests you have will depend on the type of cancer…

A protein produced by prostate cells. It may indicate prostate cancer and can be used to monitor its recurrence post treatment….

A psychologist or psychiatrist who has special training and experience in the treatment of psychosocial aspects of cancer….