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

Life after cancer treatment can present its own challenges and a common concern is feeling worried about the cancer coming back (recurrence). Most cancer survivors are likely to experience this fear to some degree, and it may come and go for many years but there are ways to manage these fears. Check out the following Cancer Council resources for information and useful tips: Fear of cancer returning – an overview Managing the fear of recurrence – learn how you can manage your fear and find support Managing Fear – podcast episode Finding Calm During Cancer – Relaxation and Meditation podcast episodes ... View more

It can take time to find a new way of living after cancer treatment. Cancer may prompt you to reconsider your outlook on life and look at ways to improve your health and wellbeing. For some people, this may mean making big lifestyle changes and for others it may be simply eating a healthier diet or a small increase in exercise. Cancer Council provides a range of information on ways you can adapt your lifestyle to help reduce the risk of cancer coming back. For more information, see Cancer Council’s: Looking after yourself Exercise after a cancer diagnosis Eating well Managing Cancer Fatigue and Sleep and Cancer podcast episodes Mindful meditation and relaxation recordings ... View more

The changing COVID-19 situation continues to make life challenging for people having cancer treatment, their families and friends.   To help you find answers to common questions about COVID-19 and cancer, Cancer Council’s Cancer and COVID-19 web page includes information, tips, and links for support, including: • COVID-19 vaccine information for people affected by cancer • how to get the most out of telehealth consultations • where to find information on COVID-19 vaccines in other languages.   There’s also a new COVID-19 Action Plan fact sheet with information on preparing for COVID-19, testing, and what to do if you test positive.   Check out the web page and the new fact sheet at Cancer and COVID-19. ... View more

The changing COVID-19 situation continues to make life challenging for people having cancer treatment, their families and friends.   To help you find answers to common questions about COVID-19 and cancer, Cancer Council’s Cancer and COVID-19 web page includes information, tips, and links for support, including: • COVID-19 vaccine information for people affected by cancer • how to get the most out of telehealth consultations • where to find information on COVID-19 vaccines in other languages.   There’s also a new COVID-19 Action Plan fact sheet with information on preparing for COVID-19, testing, and what to do if you test positive.   Check out the web page and the new fact sheet at Cancer and COVID-19. ... View more