While it’s not common, about 960 men in Australia are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year. Unlike many other cancers, testicular cancer occurs most often in men aged 20–39. Surgery to remove an affected testicle is the most common treatment, but chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also be used. Cancer Council has information that may help you during and after your treatment for testicular cancer:     Treatment for testicular cancer Managing side effects of treatment Fertility options before treatment Sexuality after a cancer diagnosis Sexual intimacy for LGBTQI+ people with cancer ... View more

Cancer and its treatment can impact your sexual health and intimate relationships, so it’s important to have access to reliable information and support. No matter your sex, gender or sexual orientation, sex and intimacy can play a part in your wellbeing. However, you may feel reluctant to raise sexual issues with your treating team or aren’t sure where to find information. Cancer Council has information that may assist you during and after your cancer treatment:     Sexuality after a cancer diagnosis How does cancer affect sexuality? Sexual intimacy for LGBTQI+ people with cancer Resuming sexual activity Overcoming specific challenges Concerns for partners ... View more

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or are living with cancer, you may want information or support throughout the holiday season. You can access the following Cancer Council information and support services over the festive period: 13 11 20 Information and Support line: If you have a cancer question or concern, call us 9am-5pm Monday-Friday excluding public holidays. Opening hours on 28-30 December are 11am – 3pm (voicemails will be returned on 3 January). Cancer information: Our website has trustworthy information on all aspects of cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as tips for coping with the physical, emotional and practical impacts. Multilingual Information: find cancer information in languages other than English. Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: has cancer information for the community. The Thing About Cancer and Finding Calm During Cancer podcasts: You can listen to our information and relaxation podcasts any time on our website or via podcast apps like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Cancer Webinars: Watch recorded webinars exploring a range of topics related to living with cancer.   ... View more

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or are living with cancer, you may want information or support throughout the holiday season. You can access the following Cancer Council information and support services over the festive period: 13 11 20 Information and Support line: If you have a cancer question or concern, call us 9am-5pm Monday-Friday excluding public holidays. Opening hours on 28-30 December are 11am – 3pm (voicemails will be returned on 3 January). Cancer information: Our website has trustworthy information on all aspects of cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as tips for coping with the physical, emotional and practical impacts. Multilingual Information: find cancer information in languages other than English. Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: has cancer information for the community. The Thing About Cancer and Finding Calm During Cancer podcasts: You can listen to our information and relaxation podcasts any time on our website or via podcast apps like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Cancer Webinars: Watch recorded webinars exploring a range of topics related to living with cancer. ... View more

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you probably have lots of questions you want to ask your doctor.  Learning more about the disease and its treatment helps you make informed choices.   Making a list of questions to take to appointments can help you remember what you want to ask, especially if you are feeling stressed about your diagnosis. Cancer Council has a handy checklist of common questions you can use as a guide. There’s also tips on how to make the most of your visits with your doctor. Questions to ask your doctor How to talk to your doctor ... View more

Eating well before, during and after treatment for cancer is important. Good nutrition can give you more energy and strength, help you maintain a healthy weight and improve your mood. But when you have cancer, it can sometimes be a challenge to eat well or eat much at all. It could be the cancer itself or the side effects of treatment that make it difficult to eat and digest or absorb food.   Cancer Council has some practical tips and suggestions for managing common eating problems and ways to look after your health and wellbeing.   How to eat well after a cancer diagnosis Common questions about eating and drinking after a cancer diagnosis Treatment side effects and nutrition Meal and snack ideas and recipes Appetite Loss and Nausea podcast episode ... View more

Eating well before, during and after treatment for cancer is important. Good nutrition can give you more energy and strength, help you maintain a healthy weight and improve your mood. But when you have cancer, it can sometimes be a challenge to eat well or eat much at all. It could be the cancer itself or the side effects of treatment that make it difficult to eat and digest or absorb food.   Cancer Council has some practical tips and suggestions for managing common eating problems and ways to look after your health and wellbeing.   How to eat well after a cancer diagnosis Common questions about eating and drinking after a cancer diagnosis Treatment side effects and nutrition Meal and snack ideas and recipes Appetite Loss and Nausea podcast episode   ... View more

Work is an important part of many people’s lives. Whether you are able to keep working during treatment for cancer, or while caring for someone with cancer, will depend on your personal situation. The question of when and how to tell your employer, employees or co-workers is also a personal decision. Cancer Council has a range of information resources that may help you make decisions that feel best for you. Should I tell my employer? – has information on workplace responsibilities and some of the benefits of sharing your diagnosis What should I tell my employer?  – has some suggestions for talking to your employer Should I tell my co-workers? – has tips and things to consider when talking to co-workers Managing your working life after diagnosis – has information on workplace support, leave, entitlements and more. ... View more

A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. It is common to feel a mixture of strong emotions, but everyone is different and finds their own way to cope. Cancer Council has a range of reliable, accurate and up to date information that may help inform and support you. Information your way Different people prefer to get cancer information in different ways – you may choose to look at web content, listen to a podcast or watch a webinar. Web information – you can access on a computer, smartphone or tablet, it’s easy to search and follow up other topics of interest Audio podcasts – you can listen anywhere, anytime, and do other things while you are listening, helpful if you are busy or tired or don’t enjoy reading Webinars – you can watch a panel discussion featuring experts and people who have experienced cancer. We have information on different cancer types, treatment options and treatment side effects, as well as useful tips for dealing with the impact of a cancer diagnosis, both during treatment and afterwards. Whatever your cancer question and however you like to get your information, check out our different information resources (and let your family and friends know about them too). ... View more

Radiation therapy is an important and common treatment for cancer. It uses a controlled and precise dose of radiation to kill cancer cells or damage them so they cannot grow, multiply or spread. It can also injure some healthy cells at or near the treatment area and this can lead to side effects. For ways to help you manage some common side effects of radiation therapy check out the following information: Fatigue Skin changes Hair loss Appetite loss and nausea Mouth and throat problems Bowel changes Bladder changes Lymphoedema Sexuality, intimacy and fertility issues Effects on sexual function and fertility ... View more