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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,…
Role of cannabis in cancer treatment
A US oncologist and researcher will tell delegates at the COSA ASM in Melbourne today that medicinal…
New data shows popular alternative medicines can pose a risk to cancer patients
Fish oils, liquorice, green tea, ginger, turmeric: they may be known as super foods that can help…
COSA 2014: Acupuncture benefits wide range of cancer symptoms
Cancer patients could benefit from acupuncture and other forms of Chinese medicine, according to an…
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…
COSA 2014: Exercise effective for bone cancer patients
New research to be presented today at the COSA Annual Scientific Meeting in Melbourne, shows…