An abnormal growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane, often on a stalk.

A plan or course of action intended to influence and determine decisions, actions and other matters.

A health professional that provides physical support, massage and manipulation to help with mobility and reduce pain.

A scan used to show any areas in the body where cells are more active than usual.

People who have had a personal experience of cancer, including patients, people living with cancer, cancer survivors, caregivers and family members.

The lower part of the trunk of the body: roughly, the area that extends from hip to hip and waist to groin.

Tests that involve examining blood, tissue or cells from the body.

A person who studies diseases to understand their nature and cause. Pathologists examine biopsies under a microscope to diagnose cancer and other diseases.

See ‘breast conserving surgery’.

Specialised care for people who have a disease that cannot be cured. Palliative care also referred to as Sorry Business and focuses on helping to control physical symptoms such as pain, on emotional wellbeing, on relationships with others and on spiritual needs. In later stages, palliative care can also help people to prepare for passing into The Dreaming.