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Cancer Australia reserves the right to prevent linking by giving notice.

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The information on this website is presented by Cancer Learning on behalf of Cancer Australia for the purpose of disseminating continuing professional development information and resources free of charge to Australian health professionals.

While the Commonwealth has exercised due care in ensuring the accuracy of the material contained on this website, the information is made available on the understanding that the Commonwealth is not providing professional advice on a particular matter.

Nothing contained in this site is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.

Before relying on the material in any important matter, users should carefully evaluate its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes, and should obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances.

In some cases the material may incorporate or summarise views, guidelines or recommendations of third parties. Such material is assembled in good faith, but does not necessarily reflect the considered views of the Commonwealth, or indicate a commitment to a particular course of action.

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Content on this website has been developed or reviewed by technical experts for Cancer Learning on behalf of Cancer Australia. All research and evidence-based material used in this website is referenced (at the end of the page, or where the reference occurred) to acknowledge the author. All attempts are made to ensure the most up-to-date research and evidence is used.

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The Cancer Learning website is regularly monitored and updated as necessary to reflect changes in policy and research outcomes and as a result of programs and actions taken by Cancer Australia. All material submitted to Cancer Learning undergoes an independent review process before being accepted for inclusion on the site.

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