Digestive system cancers
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Last reviewed: May 2018
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Pancreatic Cancer - Information, Treatment & Support - CanTeen
Pancreatic cancer is an uncommon condition that usually affects older people. Learn more about causes, diagnosis and treatments with CanTeen.
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Liver Cancer - Information, Treatment & Support - CanTeen
The liver is the largest organ in the body and cancers of this organ develop into carcinomas. Learn more about causes and treatments of liver cancer with CanTeen.
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Bowel cancer screening and prevention | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government
Changes to your bowels can indicate a number of health conditions including cancer. If you notice changes to your regular bowel habits, especially if you notice blood in your stools you should consult your doctor. Under the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Australians turning 50, 55, 60 or 65 will be automatically offered a free bowel cancer screening kit to help detect any abnormalities early so that further investigation or treatment can occur.
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Bowel Cancer - Information, Treatment & Support - CanTeen
Bowel cancer, or colorectal cancer, is the second most common cancer in both men and women. Learn more about causes, diagnosis and treatments with CanTeen.
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Stomach Cancer - Information, Treatment & Support - CanTeen
The stomach is the organ that regulates your digestion and cancers can include carcinomas and lymphomas. Learn more about causes and treatment of stomach cancer with CanTeen.
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Pancreatic cancer fact sheet
Pancreatic cancer occurs when abnormal cells within the pancreas grow in an uncontrolled way
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Rare Cancers Australia - Directory - Overview of Childhood Liver Cancer
Rare Cancers Australia is a charity whose purpose is to improve the lives and health outcomes of Australians living with a rare or less common cancer.
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