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Pancreatic cancer prognosis, explained by A/Prof Andrew Metz

After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, you may feel overwhelmed by thoughts of what comes next and what the diagnosis means for you or your loved ones.

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What adenomyosis and endometriosis have in common

Adenomyosis is often associated with endometriosis, but there are unique differences. Find out how it compares with endometriosis on key things such as symptoms, treatment and diagnosis. 
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How genomics is changing blood cancer treatment

Did you know that just like humans, cancers have their own DNA? Research into DNA and genes (genomics) has changed the way we understand and treat cancer, especially blood cancer. Blood cancers include leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
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One change saved four million litres of water

Epworth Geelong has recorded a saving of one million litres of water in just over four months due to a simple but innovative project to divert reject water produced in dialysis.
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Developing new treatments for dementia

Memory holds a special significance for all of us. We all have moments when we lose track of an item or a conversation or can’t recall the date of an upcoming appointment. That moment of confusion, trawling back through our mind to join the dots and those feelings of frustration when the information we need seems to be just out of reach.
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Colposcopy

A colposcopy (kol-pos-kuh-pee) involves closely examining your cervix. It is a minor procedure that uses a specialised microscope called a colposcope to look for any abnormal cells in your cervix, vagina, and vulva. Sometimes a colposcopy also involves a biopsy.

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