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Created by our mob, for our mob, in collaboration with Cancer Australia, this is a place that respects and upholds Culture, Country and Community.

Our Mob and Cancer is designed to become a part of our knowledge systems about cancer.

Filled with important information about cancer from trusted sources, it is impartial, non-commercial, evidence-based and respects culture and traditions.

Using a strength-based approach to reflect our resilience and values, the website embodies the views, history and cultural traditions of the communities it serves.

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Created by our mob, for our mob, in collaboration with Cancer Australia, this is a place that respects and upholds Culture, Country and Community.

Our Mob and Cancer is designed to become a part of our knowledge systems about cancer.

Filled with important information about cancer from trusted sources, it is impartial, non-commercial, evidence-based and respects culture and traditions.

Using a strength-based approach to reflect our resilience and values, the website embodies the views, history and cultural traditions of the communities it serves.

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Finding out you have cancer
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Treating cancer in our mob
Life with and after cancer
If cancer comes back or won't go away
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