Earlier detection rates and improving treatments mean more and more people are surviving cancer. While that is great news, cancer can still have a lasting impact on many patients and their families – sometimes long after treatment ends.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that starts in the breast of a man or woman.

Colorectal cancer is a term to describe cancers that occur in the large intestine of the digestive system. These cancers can also be called bowel, colorectal or colon cancer. Sometimes they are also called Lower Gastrointestinal cancers.

Western Health Cancer Services department recognises consumers as key partners in our work. We are committed to making sure consumers have a voice in planning how our services are provided and how they can be improved. The consumer voice provides us with valuable information from experts – those who receive the service.

The Day Oncology Service is where patients attend to receive chemotherapy treatment. Patients have their treatment during the day and are not required to stay in the hospital overnight.

There are a range of tests that are used to help diagnose cancer and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.

Genito-urinary cancer is a term to describe cancers arising from the urinary tract and male reproductive system. This includes cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, ureter, penis and testis

Gynae-oncology is a term to describe cancers of the female sex organs or reproductive body parts. These include: cervix, vagina, clitoris, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, skin folds around the vagina.