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• All itches are not thrush
  Itching or burning around a woman's genitalia can have many causes; one rare cause you don't want to ignore is cancer.
  Health: Minutes Broadband 15 November 2011
• Pap smears
  Can a Pap smear detect ovarian cancer and do you still need a Pap smear if you've had the cervical cancer vaccine?
  Health: Minutes Broadband 01 November 2011
• CT scans and radiation
  Every year, more CT scans are being ordered in Australia. They provide valuable information to guide medical care, but they come with a dose of radiation. Should we be worried?
  Health: The Pulse 11 August 2011
• Tongue cancer at 21
  Dave Tyssen was on the trip of a lifetime overseas when a niggling sore on his tongue started to give him grief. At 21, he never imagined the sore would turn out to be cancer.
  Health: Your Stories 20 July 2011
• Alcohol and cancer: the verdict
  Mounting evidence shows that drinking any amount of alcohol will increase your risk of developing cancer. What does this really mean for those of us who like a drink?
  Health: The Pulse 26 May 2011
• Massage and cancer
  Many of us think of massage as a treat. But, for people with a serious illness like cancer, it can be a powerful tool to help them cope with their treatment.
  Health: The Pulse 03 June 2010

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