A doctor who performs surgery to remove cancerous tissue.

Improving the comfort and quality of life for people with cancer.

People on whom an individual can rely for the provision of emotional caring and concern, and reinforcement of a sense of personal worth and value. Other components of support may include provision of practical or material aid, information, guidance, feedback and validation of the individual’s stressful experiences and coping choices.

An infection that is passed from person to person via sexual activity.

Used to describe the extent of the cancer, such as how big the tumour is and if it has spread.

A doctor who specialises in a particular area of medicine. Cancer specialists are called oncologists.

Helps with speech, eating and swallowing problems.

Any process relating to palliative care, passing into The Dreaming, preparing for such circumstances and the ceremonies that follow when someone enters The Dreaming.

Unintended effects of a drug or treatment.

An event which causes a person shame or embarrassment.