Hodgkin lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin disease) is a type of cancer affecting your lymphatic system. Find out about diagnosis and treatments for Hodgkin disease.

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Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects your lymphatic system. Find out about the types of lymphoma, plus symptoms and treatments for lymphoma.

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Read about the symptoms and treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that develops in white blood cells. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children.

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Eye cancer

Eye cancer develops when abnormal cells in the eye grow and divide uncontrollably. Eye cancer is rare in Australia, but it can be hard to treat.

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HTLV-1 infection

Human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can infect your blood. Learn more about HTLV-1, how you can catch it and the diseases it causes.

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Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a common type of leukaemia that often progresses slowly without any symptoms and often doesn’t need treatment.

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Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common bacterium that can live in the stomach lining causing inflammation and sometimes ulcers and stomach cancer

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The role of a haematologist

A haematologist is a specialist doctor who treats conditions that affect the blood, such as leukaemia or haemophilia, or the organs that make blood.

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Lymph nodes

Lymph nodes filter blood and fight infection. They also play an important role in cancer diagnosis. Find out more about lymph nodes and how they work.

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Dealing with childhood (paediatric) cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, you will have many challenges ahead. Find out how to tell your child and where to go for support.

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Breast reconstruction with an implant or tissue expander

A breast reconstruction with a breast implant or tissue expander is an operation to recreate a breast shape. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

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Cancer types

There are a number of different types of cancer. Find out about symptoms, treatment and how cancer can change the body.

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Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap

A breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap is an operation to recreate a breast shape. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

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Sjögren’s syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome is a condition of your immune system that commonly affects your eyes and salivary glands. Here's how your doctor may diagnose it.

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Thrombocytopenia

Learn about thrombocytopenia (also spelt thrombocytopaenia) — low levels of platelets in your blood, which can cause bleeding problems.

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Jaundice in adults

Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. It can affect newborns; however, this information is about jaundice in adults, its associated symptoms, underlying causes and treatment options.

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Elective splenectomy

An elective splenectomy is usually recommended for certain problems with your blood and to remove the life-threatening risk of your spleen rupturing.

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Mouth cancer

Mouth cancer can affect your tongue, lips, cheeks or soft palate. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, treatment and importance of early diagnosis.

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Granulomas

A granuloma is a cluster of white blood cells and other tissue. Find out more about granulomas, what causes them and how they are treated.

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Night sweats

Night sweats may be a sign of a medical condition or may be caused by a medicine. Find out more about night sweats, common causes and treatments.

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Stem cells

Stem cells have the potential to develop into specialised cells. They are being researched to treat medical conditions, but are controversial.

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Cancer immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the immune system so it can fight the cancer. Learn how it works and which cancer types immunotherapy can treat.

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Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid, leading to symptoms like painful joint inflammation. Lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of developing gout.

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White blood cells

White blood cells are part of your immune system. They help detect and deal with infections. Learn about health problems involving white blood cells.

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Bone cancer

Primary bone cancer, which begins in the bones, is rare. But many other cancers, such as lung or breast cancer, can spread to the bones.

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Cancer

Cancer is a condition where cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Read about different types of cancers and their symptoms.

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Breast augmentation (breast implants)

Women may have breast implant surgery for cosmetic or medical reasons. Learn about breast implants and some questions to ask your doctor.

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Flu vaccine FAQs

Find out when to get your flu shot and learn about its side effects, effectiveness and safety. Is flu vaccination impacted by COVID-19?

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Coeliac disease

People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnosed.

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