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Daffodil Day – fighting cancer

In Australia today, there are more than 1.1 million people either living with cancer or who’ve survived a diagnosis.

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a diverse group of several hundred diseases in which some of the body’s cells become abnormal and begin to multiply out of control. The abnormal cells can invade and damage the tissue around them, and spread to other parts of the body, causing further damage and eventually death.

How is Cancer Diagnosed?

There is no single test that can accurately diagnose cancer. The complete evaluation of a patient usually requires a thorough history and physical examination along with diagnostic testing through medical imaging.

How does Medical Imaging help in cancer diagnosis and treatment?

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MRI – BOLT INJURED IN FINAL RACE

 

Usain Bolt is forced to undergo an MRI scan after injuring his left hamstring while he was running for Jamaica in the 4×100 metre relay on Saturday August 12th 2017 at the IAAF World Championships in London.

As a result, the soon-to-be 31-year-old will need medical imaging to determine the extent of the damage on Sunday. His prognosis has yet to be revealed to the public.

According to a study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, hamstring muscle strains have been recognised as a significant injury, especially for athletes over the last 100 years.

There is a wide spectrum of hamstring-related injuries that can occur in athletes, especially those who compete in sports where sprinting or high speed skilled movements are involved. Injuries occur when the three muscles which make up the hamstring group undergo too much strain and therefore cramp up or develop tears.The most common sports where hamstring injuries occur are soccer, rugby, track, tennis and field hockey.

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Will Nicola be the winner of Australian Survivor 2017?

Season 2 of Australian Survivor 2017 has begun! “Ziggy”, 26 year old Radiographer who works in CT at Auburn Medical Imaging is amongst the 24 castaways who will try to bring home the $500,000 prize money. To become the ultimate Survivor she must outwit, outplay and outlast all other contestants. But will she be the last one standing and make it through all 55 days?

Tune in Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30pm on Channel 10 to support our very own Synergy Survivor.

 

Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend

Norwest Medical Imaging at Bella Vista will be open Saturday 10th June 2017 but will be closed this Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday, Monday 12th June 2017 . See below for opening hours.

Friday 9th June 8:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday 10th June 8:00am – 12:00pm
Monday 12th June CLOSED
Tuesday 13th June 8:00am – 5:30pm

Are you having trouble contacting Norwest Medical Imaging?

Telstra has had a fire at the Parklea Exchange causing extensive damage and headaches for local businesses like ours.


We are hoping that it is resolved soon. In the meantime if you cannot reach us on the phone, please email us on [email protected] and we will respond immediately. Alternatively, you may call our sister site:

Rouse Hill Medical Imaging: 8602 5400

 

Your patience and understanding is appreciated.