All the latest psycho-oncology news
Breaking bad news
By Chrissie Giles. How do you tell someone that they’re seriously ill, or even dying?…
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Many cancer survivors have unmet physical and mental needs
Even decades after being cured, many cancer survivors face physical and mental challenges resulting from…
War metaphors for cancer hurt certain prevention behaviours
It’s not unusual for people to use war metaphors such as “fight” and “battle” when…
COSA 2014: A Psycho-oncology Update by Dr Haryana Dhillon
By Dr Haryana Dhillon – University of Sydney for oncologynews.com.au The psychosocial and supportive care…
Scalp cooling for prevention of chemotherapy induced alopecia: The Australian experience
By Fran Boyle, University of Sydney. Chemotherapy induced alopecia (CIA) remains a major unmet need…
COSA 2014: Online Psychological Interventions to Improve Cancer Care
Expert Summary: Session chaired and summary compiled by Dr Addie Wootten, clinical psychologist, Royal Melbourne…
Expert Review: Prehabilitation and rehabilitation by Kim Hobbs
Expert Review: Prehabilitation and rehabilitation session by Kim Hobbs, Clinical Specialist Social Worker, Department of Gynaecological Cancer,…
Young cancer survivors suffer range of long-term side effects
The effects of cancer treatment on adolescents and young adults can be felt many years…
Health literacy and the experience of Aboriginal people with cancer: results of a qualitative research project in NSW*
By Carla Treloar, Professor and Deputy Director of the Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW, and L.…
COSA 2014: Cancer patients benefit from meditation
Patients with head and neck cancers, who experience high levels of distress compared with other…