Understanding Breast Cancer
Australian women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer by the age of 85. The good news is that in Australia the overall five year survival rate for women is 90% making breast cancer largely survivable if caught early. It’s extremely
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Bowel Cancer – The Facts [Infographic]
Did you know that bowel cancer is the third most diagnosed and the second most lethal cancer in Australia? Get the facts on bowel cancer here: Bowel Cancer Australia_Bowel Cancer_The Facts
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What You Need To Know About Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer is the third most diagnosed and the second most lethal cancer in Australia. The good news is that if caught early, the majority of bowel cancers can be successfully treated. However, many of us can feel reluctant to talk to a doctor
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Lifestyle Tips That Can Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Did you know that 1 in 3 cancers can be prevented? Research shows that a person’s risk of getting cancer depends on a variety of environmental factors. But there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. With the average
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Lung Cancer Facts You Need to Know – Even If You Don’t Smoke
Lung cancer is a prevalent and deadly disease. It’s the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with an estimated 12,434 Australians expected to be diagnosed in 2017. Out of all cancers, lung cancer causes the most deaths. It’s
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Common Cancers Among Women
Cancer is a leading cause of death among women in Australia. It is estimated that the risk of a woman being diagnosed with cancer by their 85th birthday will be 1 in 2 (50%). In 2017, approximately 62,005 Australian women are expected to be
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How to Eat Well During Cancer Treatment
When you’re suffering from cancer, it’s important to make sure you eat well as good nutrition can help your body fight the disease. However, maintaining a nutritious diet may be difficult, as both the cancer and your treatment may make you feel
read moreExercise and the benefits for cancer patients [Infographic]
Several cancer studies show that certain types of cancer respond well to exercise and produce better health outcomes overall. Discover some of the benefits exercise can have on your overall health and wellbeing as illustrated on our infographic
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Make exercise part of your treatment plan
The old medical advice for cancer patients was to rest and reduce physical activity. This is still sound advice if movement causes pain, shortness of breath or a rapid increase in heart rate but new research has shown that not only is exercise
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Global Cancer Statistics – World Cancer Day
Today is #WorldCancerDay 2017! Join us to show that #WeCanICan make a difference in the global fight against #cancer. View the infographic below for some global cancer statistics and see how you can help to make a difference. Infographic
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