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Advanced cancer

Advanced cancer is when cancer has spread from where it first started or has come back. It may also be called secondary, metastatic or stage 4 cancer.

A diagnosis of advanced cancer can be confronting. This information will help you understand what it means for you and manage the physical, emotional and practical impacts.

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An Aboriginal artwork titled "This Way Together" by Jedess Hudson. The artwork includes Cancer Connect colours and themes combined with Aboriginal designs incorporating circles and flowing lines

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