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A cancer diagnosis can raise many questions and concerns for young people and their families. Everyone’s experience and circumstances are unique. This is true even for those of the same age, with the same cancer type and... Read more

Soft tissue cancers can start and grow in any soft tissue area of the body. It can grow in soft tissue such as fat, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. It can also start and grow in the tissue that connects and surrounds... Read more

Benign versus malignant brain tumours  Brain cancers, also called brain tumours, can be either benign or malignant.  Benign brain tumours  A benign brain tumour:  Is not cancer  Can grow but... Read more

The spine (backbone) consists of bones, muscles, soft tissue, and ligaments. Inside the middle of the spine, there is a spinal cord holding nerves, blood vessels, and cells inside it. The spine, including the spinal cord,... Read more

You will receive care from experts in a range of fields. This includes surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and dermatology. Expert pathologists, imaging specialists, palliative care professionals, are also... Read more

The Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Service specialises in the care and support of Victorians experiencing cancer aged 15 to 25 years. We understand the unique challenges of dealing with cancer at this stage of... Read more