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31 Jul 2016... The word 'hepatitis' means inflammation of the liver. This inflammation can be caused by chemicals, drugs, drinking too much alcohol, or viruses. Hepatitis C (HCV), or 'hep C', is caused by the hepatitis C virus.

07 Feb 2025... Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder affecting haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin is a protein in the blood that carries oxygen around our bodies. Sickle cell disease is passed from parent to child in genes.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions. This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests and referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, transitioning from active treatment, and living with relapsed or progressive disease.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have multiple myeloma (also known as myeloma) can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions.  This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, care during treatment, and living with relapsed or progressive disease

31 Jul 2022... This resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. It can help and guide individuals and families with children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with acute leukaemia. It has information on initial tests and referrals, diagnosis and treatment, ,care and recovery, and living with relapsed or refractory disease.

01 Sep 2019... This webpage provides general information on Hepatitis for Chinese people.

Glossary of hepatitis terms in various languages.

18 Jun 2012... Haemoglobin E (HbE) is a common inherited condition caused by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin protein.

01 Sep 2021... This is important information for female blood donors aged 18-45 about why it is important to replace iron and take a short course of iron supplements after every blood donation (but not plasma).

23 Sep 2023... Beta thalassaemia minor is a genetic condition that doesn’t affect your health, but can impact your children if both parents carry it. Testing is important for family planning. It’s more common in people from Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian backgrounds. A simple blood test through your doctor can confirm it.