How It Works
Immunotherapy drugs are medications that are designed to enhance your immune system to recognise the cancer cells as abnormal and kill them. These are novel drugs which are now used in several cancer types with excellent results. Your doctor can talk to you if this is the right treatment for you.
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Receive Results
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Our Diagnostic Services Include
Dr. Bhavini Shah is one of the Medical Oncologists working at Casey surgical group. After completing her medical graduate degree in India, she completed Physician training in Melbourne and has special interest in cancers of breast, gynecological and skin origin.
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Certainly! Here are some common questions that patients might ask while being treated for various types of cancers
- What type of cancer do I have, and where is it located?
- What stage is my cancer, and what does that mean for my treatment and prognosis?
- How aggressive is my cancer, and what are my chances of remission or cure?
- What are my treatment options, and which one do you recommend and why?
- What are the goals of my treatment (e.g., cure, control, palliative care)?
- How often will I need to undergo treatment, and for how long?
- What are the potential side effects of my treatment, and how can they be managed?
- Will my treatment affect my daily life, and if so, how?
- Are there ways to minimize or prevent side effects?
- Will I be able to work or attend school during my treatment?
- How will treatment affect my ability to exercise or participate in hobbies?
- Are there any dietary restrictions or recommendations I should follow?
- What type of cancer do I have, and where is it located?
- What stage is my cancer, and what does that mean for my treatment and prognosis?
- How aggressive is my cancer, and what are my chances of remission or cure?
- What are my treatment options, and which one do you recommend and why?
- What are the goals of my treatment (e.g., cure, control, palliative care)?
- How often will I need to undergo treatment, and for how long?
- What are the potential side effects of my treatment, and how can they be managed?
- Will my treatment affect my daily life, and if so, how?
- Are there ways to minimize or prevent side effects?
- Will I be able to work or attend school during my treatment?
- How will treatment affect my ability to exercise or participate in hobbies?
- Are there any dietary restrictions or recommendations I should follow?
- Are there support groups or counseling services available for me and my family?
- Where can I find reliable information about my cancer and treatment options?
- What resources are available for financial assistance or insurance issues?
- How will my progress be monitored during and after treatment?
- What signs or symptoms should I watch for that might indicate a recurrence?
- How often will I need follow-up appointments after treatment is completed?
- Are there any clinical trials available for my type of cancer?
- What are the potential benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial?
- How do I find out if I am eligible for a clinical trial?
- How will this treatment affect my fertility or sexual health?
- Can I continue to care for my family during treatment?
- How do I explain my diagnosis and treatment to my children or loved ones?
- Are there any alternative or complementary therapies that might help?
- What are the risks and benefits of these therapies?
- Can they be used in conjunction with my standard treatment?
- What long-term effects can I expect from my cancer and its treatment?
- How can I best manage any chronic health issues resulting from my treatment?
- What steps should I take to improve my long-term health and well-being after treatment?
Locations
I would like to share a few website details here where you can access reliable, verified and accurate information about your cancer diagnosis, treatments and range of other topics.
Cancer treatments
Telephone Support
- Call Cancer Council on 13 11 20 for cancer information and support.
- Australian Rare Cancer (ARC) Portal – arcportal.org.au
- Beyond Blue – beyondblue.org.au
- Cancer Australia – canceraustralia.gov.au
- Cancer Council Australia – cancer.org.au
- Cancer Voices Australia – cancervoicesaustralia.org
- CanTeen – canteen.org.au
- Carers Australia –carersaustralia.com.au
- Carer Help – carerhelp.com.au
- CHILL Cancer related hair loss – scalpcooling.org
- eviQ Cancer Treatments Online – eviQ.org.au
- Is a clinical trial an option for me? – cancer.nsw.gov.au/about-cancer/document-library/i-have-cancer-is-a-clinical-trial-an-option-for-me
- LGBTQI+ People and Cancer – cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/lgbtqi
- Look Good Feel Better – lgfb.org.au
- Patient Information – patients.cancer.nsw.gov.au
- Radiation Oncology Targeting Cancer – targetingcancer.com.au
- Redkite – redkite.org.au
- Return Unwanted Medicines – returnmed.com.au
- Staying active during cancer treatment –patients.cancer.nsw.gov.au/coping-with-cancer/physical-wellbeing/staying-active
- Call Quitline on 13 QUIT (13 78 48)
- iCanQuit – iCanQuit.com.au
- Patient Information – patients.cancer.nsw.gov.au/coping-with-cancer/physical-wellbeing/quitting-smoking
- Quitnow – quitnow.gov.au
- Australasian Lymphology Association – lymphoedema.org.au
- Australasian Menopause Society – menopause.org.au
- Breast Cancer Network Australia – bcna.org.au
- National Breast Cancer Foundation – nbcf.org.au
- YWCA Encore breast cancer exercise program – ywcaencore.org.au
- Australian Council of Stoma Associations – australianstoma.com.au
- Australian Government Bladder and Bowel –bladderbowel.gov.au
- Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing Stoma appliance scheme – health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Stoma+Appliance+Scheme-1
- Bowel Cancer Australia – bowelcanceraustralia.org
- National Public Toilet map – toiletmap.gov.au
- Recovering after Pelvic Radiation Therapy: A guide for women – targetingcancer.com.au/useful-resources/recovering-after-pelvic-radiation-therapy-a-guide-for-women
- Pancare Foundation – pancare.org.au
- Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation – accf.org.au
- Counterpart – counterpart.org.au
- Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust – jostrust.org.uk
- National Cervical Cancer Coalition – nccc-online.org
- Cancer Council Australia – Understanding Cervical Cancer – cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/understanding-cervical-cancer-booklet
I would like to share a few website details here where you can access reliable, verified and accurate information about your cancer diagnosis, treatments and range of other topics.
Cancer treatments
Telephone Support
- Call Cancer Council on 13 11 20 for cancer information and support.
- Australian Rare Cancer (ARC) Portal – arcportal.org.au
- Beyond Blue – beyondblue.org.au
- Cancer Australia – canceraustralia.gov.au
- Cancer Council Australia – cancer.org.au
- Cancer Voices Australia – cancervoicesaustralia.org
- CanTeen – canteen.org.au
- Carers Australia –carersaustralia.com.au
- Carer Help – carerhelp.com.au
- CHILL Cancer related hair loss – scalpcooling.org
- eviQ Cancer Treatments Online – eviQ.org.au
- Is a clinical trial an option for me? – cancer.nsw.gov.au/about-cancer/document-library/i-have-cancer-is-a-clinical-trial-an-option-for-me
- LGBTQI+ People and Cancer – cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/lgbtqi
- Look Good Feel Better – lgfb.org.au
- Patient Information – patients.cancer.nsw.gov.au
- Radiation Oncology Targeting Cancer – targetingcancer.com.au
- Redkite – redkite.org.au
- Return Unwanted Medicines – returnmed.com.au
- Staying active during cancer treatment –patients.cancer.nsw.gov.au/coping-with-cancer/physical-wellbeing/staying-active
- Call Quitline on 13 QUIT (13 78 48)
- iCanQuit – iCanQuit.com.au
- Patient Information – patients.cancer.nsw.gov.au/coping-with-cancer/physical-wellbeing/quitting-smoking
- Quitnow – quitnow.gov.au
- Australasian Lymphology Association – lymphoedema.org.au
- Australasian Menopause Society – menopause.org.au
- Breast Cancer Network Australia – bcna.org.au
- National Breast Cancer Foundation – nbcf.org.au
- YWCA Encore breast cancer exercise program – ywcaencore.org.au
- Australian Council of Stoma Associations – australianstoma.com.au
- Australian Government Bladder and Bowel –bladderbowel.gov.au
- Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing Stoma appliance scheme – health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Stoma+Appliance+Scheme-1
- Bowel Cancer Australia – bowelcanceraustralia.org
- National Public Toilet map – toiletmap.gov.au
- Recovering after Pelvic Radiation Therapy: A guide for women – targetingcancer.com.au/useful-resources/recovering-after-pelvic-radiation-therapy-a-guide-for-women
- Pancare Foundation – pancare.org.au
- Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation – accf.org.au
- Counterpart – counterpart.org.au
- Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust – jostrust.org.uk
- National Cervical Cancer Coalition – nccc-online.org
- Cancer Council Australia – Understanding Cervical Cancer – cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/understanding-cervical-cancer-booklet
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