A procedure performed on a person’s bodily fluids (e.g. blood, cells, tissue), or on the person him/herself, to help detect, diagnose or monitor a disorder or disease.

Use of phone calls and/or video via the internet for different health appointments.

Drugs that stop the growth of particular types of cancer cells. Also known as biological therapies.

Physical or mental problems a person experiences that may indicate a disease or condition.

Treatment that involves an operation.

A doctor who performs surgery to remove cancerous tissue.

Improving the comfort and quality of life for people with cancer.

People on whom an individual can rely for the provision of emotional caring and concern, and reinforcement of a sense of personal worth and value. Other components of support may include provision of practical or material aid, information, guidance, feedback and validation of the individual’s stressful experiences and coping choices.

An infection that is passed from person to person via sexual activity.

Used to describe the extent of the cancer, such as how big the tumour is and if it has spread.