Oncology
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How books helped a breast cancer nurse keep stress under control Nicole Madigan - 01-09-2021
As a McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse, Jenny Macindoe provides care to people who have been diagnosed with advanced or metastatic disease – the stage of cancer that
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Making changes for women with gynaecological cancer Nicole Madigan - 27-05-2021
When Shannon Philp first began a career in nursing, she had little interest in oncology. Fast forward to now, and Ms Philp has been instrumental in some of the most important
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Diagnosis and beyond - music therapy spans children's entire cancer journey Nicole Madigan - 28-08-2020
For children experiencing cancer, the long and winding journey can take several years, spanning from diagnosis to resolution, with plenty of twists and turns in between.
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Eating to survive - the growing importance of oncology nutrition Nicole Madigan - 18-02-2019
Despite being well-aware of the importance of good nutrition and the impact of diet in the treatment of cancer patients, it was during a placement with the oncology department
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Communication key to a positive cancer experience Nicole Madigan - 13-08-2018
In 2008, Dee Handyside was diagnosed with breast cancer. Within the next month, her sister and cousin were both diagnosed with the same illness. Following a
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Better access to psychosocial support crucial for people with brain tumours, post treatment Nicole Madigan - 12-07-2018
People with brain tumours require access to extended and specialised psychosocial intervention to address the complex cognitive, behavioural, social and emotional consequences
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Using telehealth in remote oncology clinical trials Sharon Smith - 15-04-2018
Clinical trials generate around $1 billion for the Australian medical industry from pharmaceutical investment, and yet the Australian rate of enrolment in clinical trials
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The rise of Music Therapy intervention for terminally ill children Nicole Madigan - 15-01-2018
While the use of music as medicine is not a new concept, having been used in abundance throughout the history of human evolution, its implementation as an academic discipline
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Psychosocial support crucial for those living with terminal cancer Nicole Madigan - 08-09-2017
Being told you have terminal cancer and will most likely die from your illness is one of the most confronting experiences a person can endure. It challenges
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Improving psychological care for cancer patients Karen Keast - 10-09-2015
Around one in five men struggle to cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer while international large scale studies show the diagnosis also leads to an increased risk of suicide.

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