NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Cancer Title Breast Cancer Publication no. OTH - 7630 Publication date 01/09/2005 Review date 07/04/2009 Author National Breast Cancer Centre Summary Information for women on the importance of being aware of any changes in their breasts. Being 'breast aware' increases the early detection of breast cancer and can help save a woman's life. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title Do You Have A Breast Change? Publication no. OTH - 7635 Publication date 01/09/2005 Review date 07/04/2009 Author National Breast Cancer Centre Summary A guide for women on breast changes and their causes, including both breast cancer and other non-cancerous changes. Also includes information on tests to find the cause of breast changes. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title Information for women with early breast cancer Publication no. OTH - 7645 Publication date 01/09/2005 Review date 07/04/2009 Author National Breast Cancer Centre Summary A comprehensive guide for women with early breast cancer, including treatment, effects of treatment on fertiity, impact on sexuality, coping and getting support, and returning to work. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title Prostate cancer: what are the treatment options? Publication no. BHC - 6055 Publication date 01/04/2002 Review date 13/04/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Information about prostate cancer treatments to help men decide which is the best choice for them. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Maltese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Save your skin from Australia's commonest cancer Publication no. BHC - 5945 Publication date 01/10/2001 Review date 17/02/2009 Author NSW Health Summary Why sunlight can cause serious problems, including melanoma, a potentially fatal skin cancer. Information on how to protect the skin and eyes from harm. Languages Arabic, Assyrian, Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, English, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Which women need a Pap test? Publication no. BHC - 4975 Publication date 31/08/1998 Review date 21/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary Why women between 18 and 70 need regular Pap tests, and how the test is done. Includes information on risk factors for cervical cancer. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese