According to the Cancer Council of Australia, ''1 in 2 Australian men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85 and currently cancer is the leading cause of death in Australia.''
Cancer sadly is such a common medical disease there wouldn't be many people in the world that haven't been touched by cancer either themselves, a loved one or friend they know have had a battle with cancer.
When people talk and hear about cancer very unconsciously in our minds we have preconceived ideas about cancer and chemotherapy which may or may not be true. These misunderstandings around both cancer and chemotherapy can in fact be very unkind for the sufferer who is facing the fight of their life.
So I thought it would be a good idea to discuss with Dr Andrew Dean an Oncologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco and clarify some of the common cancer myths and misconceptions. And by doing so, with greater understanding of the facts about cancer versus fiction we can be more compassionate and hopeful for people who are fighting cancer battles to become the strength and belief in their life when they need it the most!
Thank you Dr Andrew Dean for shedding some light on some common cancer myths and misconceptions.
For more information about Dr Andrew Dean visit:
www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/d/e/a/n/dean-andrewpeter-subiaco
SJOGH Subiaco:
www.sjog.org.au
Cancer statistic reference and Cancer support:
www.cancer.org.au
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