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Diseases - Carer Topics

Diseases

It can be helpful to have some understanding of diseases and conditions. These websites provide information about a range of diseases and have resources that can help build an understanding of what to expect.

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Cancer

Cancer Australia
Cancer Council
Carer videos, Cancer Council
Living with Advanced Cancer (pdf, 490kb), Cancer Council
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Types of Cancer

Dementia

Dementia Australia
Dementia guide, Dementia Australia

Motor neurone disease

MND Australia
Motor Neurone Disease Association

Parkinson’s disease

Health Direct
Parkinson’s Australia

Stroke

Health Direct
Stroke Foundation