Tag: cancer prevention
We know that Aussie men – particularly of older generations – aren’t really known for opening up about their health and ‘life stuff’. But whether it’s Fathers’ Day or Men’s Health Week, we want to encourage men to check in with their health all year round. To get the ball rolling, here are some key […]
Cancer Council NSW is encouraging everyone to stay vigilant with regular health check-ups through isolation and as government restrictions start to ease. Australians have done the right thing and only left the house when absolutely necessary, but what we don’t want to see is this causing a delay in the early detection of cancers. Healthcare […]
In Australia, only around 10% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive for five years or more – and this rate has barely improved in the past few decades. Professor Rasko is trying to change this by researching a new treatment called CAR T-cell immunotherapy. This type of treatment involves taking a patients own […]
Often people don’t think about sun protection in winter, but in many parts of Australia UV levels are 3 or above right through the winter months. If you ski you are at greater risk – UV levels are higher in alpine regions than at sea level and snow is highly reflective. Even mild sunburn can increase […]
Today is International HPV Awareness Day, but what does this have to do with cervical cancer? Well, we know that HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer and because we’ve been able to apply this to our national vaccination and screening programs, we’re closer than ever to eliminating the disease! In fact, recent Cancer […]
Before her diagnosis, the only thing Brenda Blackmore really knew about pancreatic cancer was that it had claimed the life of Dirty Dancing’s Patrick Swayze. “I wasn’t aware of pancreatic cancer, aside from hearing about the celebrities who had died from it,” Brenda said. At age 69, pancreatic cancer was last thing on the McMahons […]
Was your new year’s resolution to drink less, quit smoking, eat healthier or do more exercise? This Women’s Health Week, we’re looking at how these healthy habits can reduce your risk of some cancers that affect women. We’ll also cover what you need to know to catch cancer earlier and improve your chances of surviving […]
We provide practical strategies you can adopt to help prevent your cancer from coming back.
We discuss the latest research about exercise and how it impacts people who have completed their active treatment.
In this webinar, we discuss tips on exercise and eating well when you’re undergoing cancer treatment.