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Radiation therapy is a treatment option that may be recommended for many types of brain tumours. These resources explain what to expect from radiation therapy, how it works, some of the different types of radiation therapy, how to prepare for your appointment, and common side effects.

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General Cancer Treatment Information (Cancer Institute NSW)

General Cancer Treatment Information (Cancer Institute NSW)
The Cancer Institute NSW website provides general information to help understand cancer treatments, including information on common treatments that are used in Australia to treat brain tumours: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative care. This information, although NSW-based, includes information that would be relevant across Australia.
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Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (For Healthcare Professionals, National Cancer Institute, USA)

Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (For Healthcare Professionals, National Cancer Institute, USA)
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. They have a guide designed for Healthcare Professionals that includes information different types of brain tumours, a description of the types of common treatments for brain tumours (including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy…
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Question checklist for brain tumours (Cancer Council)

Question checklist for brain tumours (Cancer Council)
Asking your doctor questions will help you make an informed choice. Cancer Council has put together a list of questions you may like to consider asking your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Feeling tired (fatigue) during cancer treatment (Fact Sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)

Feeling tired (fatigue) during cancer treatment (Fact Sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)
Fatigue means feeling very tired or having no energy. It is a common symptom or side effect experienced during cancer treatment. This Australian fact sheet explains what cancer related fatigue is, common causes, some tips to help manage fatigue, and advice on when you should contact your doctor or nurse about your fatigue symptoms.
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Feeling tired (fatigue) during cancer treatment (Video for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)

Feeling tired (fatigue) during cancer treatment (Video for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)
Fatigue means feeling very tired or having no energy. It is a common symptom or side effect experienced during cancer treatment. This short (5 minute) video explains what cancer related fatigue is, common causes, some tips to help manage fatigue, and advice on when you should contact your doctor or nurse about your fatigue symptoms.
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Hair loss during cancer treatment (Fact Sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)

Hair loss during cancer treatment (Fact Sheet for patients, Cancer Institute NSW)
Hair loss, also known as alopecia, can be a distressing side effect of some cancer treatments. This Australian fact sheet provides some tips on what to expect and things you can do if you have hair loss, including sections on: Preparing for hair loss. Looking after your hair if it thins out. How to cope with hair loss. Questions for your doctor…
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Cancer treatment and fertility for people who were assigned female at birth (Cancer Institute of NSW)

Cancer treatment and fertility for people who were assigned female at birth (Cancer Institute of NSW)
Some cancers and their treatments can reduce your fertility, making it difficult to become pregnant or have a baby. Not all people who have cancer will be affected. This Australian factsheet from the Cancer Institute of NSW provides sexual health and fertility information about how cancer treatment can affect fertility in women and people assigned…
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Cancer treatment and fertility for people who were assigned male at birth (Cancer Institute of NSW)

Cancer treatment and fertility for people who were assigned male at birth (Cancer Institute of NSW)
Some cancers and their treatments can reduce your fertility. Not all people who have cancer will be affected. This Australian factsheet from the Cancer Institute of NSW provides sexual health and fertility information about how cancer treatment can affect fertility in men and any people assigned male at birth (AMAB).
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Scanxiety (Cancer Mind Care website)

Scanxiety (Cancer Mind Care website)
Scanxiety is the nervousness and dread that you may experience before, during and while waiting for scan results. Cancer Mind Care is an Australian website that provides tailored mental health support for people with cancer, their carers, clinicians and First Nations peoples. This section provides tips on managing scanxiety.
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Melanoma Institute Australia – Information for Patients

Melanoma Institute Australia – Information for Patients
Download a PDF guide on Stage IV Melanoma from Melanoma Institute Australia, This guide is for people with advanced Melanoma, including melanoma that has spread to the brain (brain metastases). It covers diagnosis, treatment options, self-care and supports available.
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