Every February 4th, people around the world unite for World Cancer Day—a day not only for raising awareness but also for championing a new, people-centred approach to cancer care. This year’s theme, “United by Unique” (2025-2027), puts people right at the heart of the fight, reminding us that every cancer journey is as...
The World Cancer Research Fund’s Cancer Prevention Action Week (#CPAW24) is back, running from 19–25 February 2024, and this year, the focus is on physical activity. The theme underscores a simple yet powerful message: incorporating small bursts of activity into your daily routine can make a significant difference in your overall health and well-being....
Gather your spirits, mates! It’s that time of the year again when we come together to embark on a transformative and soul-stirring experience called Dry July. This noble initiative, rooted in compassion and camaraderie, invites individuals to give up alcohol for the entire month of July while raising funds to support those affected by cancer....
As one of the leading causes of death in Australia, the threat of cancer can be scary. But the good news is that some of the most common cancer risk factors are within your control. By making a few lifestyle changes, you can reduce your odds of developing cancer, not to mention a host of...
There are a few reasons cervical cancer is known as a silent killer among women. For one, the disease doesn’t present any symptoms until it is at a later stage. This makes the illness tricky to catch early, and complicates treatment. “Cervical cancer is a slow onset cancer, so by the time someone is showing...
What is Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer; you may be familiar with the words, but do you actually know what it is? Well, all tissues in our body are made from cells, including the breasts. Cancer starts in the cells which make up the tissues. In normal circumstances cells grow and divide as our body requires...
Signs of pancreatic cancer are hard to spot, and early detection is key to survival. Chances are, you rarely give much thought to your pancreas, a glandular organ that helps your body digest food and convert it into energy. Located behind your stomach, the pancreas produces insulin and regulates your body’s hormones that maintain glucose...
Australians are well known for our love of the beach and other outdoorsy activities, but all that time spent in the sun doesn’t come without some associated risks. Sadly, Australia has the highest incidence of melanoma in the world. On average, 30 Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma every day and more than 1,200 will die...
The Medical Journal of Australia has revealed three new signs that should be taken into account when approaching the diagnosis of life-threatening melanoma. According to research from Cancer Council Australia, “approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70”; when new skin cancer research emerges from a country...
With so much noise surrounding possible causes of, it’s hard to determine what the true dangers are. The good news is that when it comes to food, there aren’t that many specific types linked to cancer. While extra weight is a problem (obesity raises the risk of a number of types of cancer), food, in general, is...
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Australia, a time dedicated to shedding light on ovarian cancer and its profound...
Every February 4th, people around the world unite for World Cancer Day—a day not only for raising awareness...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...