1 in 3 cases of cancer can be prevented.

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UV radiation comes in different wavelengths called Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB). UVA penetrates deeply into the skin causing damage to cells while UVB penetrates the top layer of the skin causing cell damage and is the wavelength responsible for sunburn, a significant risk factor for melanoma.

Slip on clothing that covers as much of the skin as possible
Slop on at least broad-spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen
Slap on a wide-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire-style hat
Seek shade
Slide on close-fitting wraparound sunglasses

Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals including 69 that are carcinogens (known to cause cancer). When you inhale, these chemicals enter your lungs and spread through your body via blood and lymph systems. This can interrupt normal cell growth, causing cells to multiply too fast or develop abnormally, which can (and often does) result in cancer cells.

Alcoholic drinks contain ethanol, which irritates your body’s cells. Over a prolonged period of time (even with moderate amounts), this cell irritation can lead to cancer. Alcohol can damage the lining of the mouth and throat causing cancer in these parts of the body. Alcohol can also impact the levels of hormones that are linked to breast cancer. And when alcohol is digested it can break down into compounds that cause bowel cancer. Your risk of getting cancer increases with every alcoholic drink you consume.

Even drinking small amounts of alcohol increases your cancer risk
Limit your alcohol intake to 2 standard drinks per day. Keep in mind that drinks served at home, in restaurants and bars are usually more than a standard drink
Pick up water to quench your thirst, instead of reaching for a beer, wine or spirit
Commit to having some alcohol-free days each week

Fruit is rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals which, in combination, help to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Because fruit is rich in nutrients and low in kilojoules, it helps maintain a healthy body weight, adding further protection against cancer. Excess fat around the stomach and obesity are well-documented risk factors for some cancers of the stomach, bowel, breast (post-menopause), oesophagus, liver, kidney, gallbladder, pancreas, endometrium, ovary and prostate (advanced).

Make fruit a go-to snack. Grab an apple, banana or add chopped fruit to yoghurt

Vegetables are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals which, in combination, help to reduce the risk of certain cancers. Because vegetables are rich in nutrients and low in kilojoules, they help maintain a healthy body weight, adding further protection against cancer. Excess fat around the stomach and obesity are well-documented risk factors for some cancers of the stomach, bowel, breast (post-menopause), oesophagus, liver, kidney, gallbladder, pancreas, endometrium, ovary and prostate (advanced).

Make vegetables your go-to snack. Try raw vegie sticks and dip, corn on the cob, or vegie muffins and pikelets
Start early in the day. Try baked beans or spinach and tomato on toast at breakfast
Vegie-boost your meals. Try reducing meat and increasing vegetables on pizza and in curries, stir fries and mince dishes
Make simple changes every day. Try adding salad to sandwiches or having extra vegetables with dinner

Current research shows that there are certain naturally-occuring chemicals in red meat that cause it to be carcinogenic. For example, when a chemical called haem is broken down in the gut, N-nitroso chemicals are formed and these have been found to damage the cells that line the bowel, which can lead to bowel cancer.

Try a vegie pattie burger, vegetable lasagne, tofu stir fry or a falafel wrap

Reduce your red meat portions, and swap red meat for chicken or fish
Add eggs, beans, lentils, fish or chicken to your meals for a protein boost

Reduce your red meat portions, and swap red meat for chicken or fish
Try a vegie pattie burger, vegetable lasagne, tofu stir fry or a falafel wrap

Processed meat is classified as a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization. Current research shows that there are certain chemicals in processed meats – both added and naturally occurring – that cause them to be carcinogenic. For example, when processed meat is broken down in the gut, N-nitroso chemicals are formed and these have been found to damage the cells that line the bowel, which can lead to bowel cancer. In addition, the nitrite and nitrate preservatives used to preserve processed meat produce these N-nitroso chemicals and can lead to bowel cancer.

Add chicken, mushrooms, eggplant or capsicum to your pizza or pasta
Try some marinated chicken, grilled fish, vegie kebabs or lentil patties on the BBQ
In your weekend fry up use grilled tomato, fresh avocado or sauteed mushrooms

Add egg, tuna or chicken to your sandwich or salad at lunch time for a protein boost
Cut out sausages and try some marinated chicken, grilled fish, vegie kebabs or lentil patties on the BBQ instead
Swap the bacon in your weekend fry up with some grilled tomato, fresh avocado or sauteed mushrooms

Excess body weight increases insulin resistance, which causes the pancreas to produce more insulin. Elevated levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 can promote the growth of cancer cells.

Cut out unhealthy snacks, and replace them with nuts, fruit, yoghurt or cheese
Swap sugary drinks for water
Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, wholegrain and high fibre foods

Excess body weight increases insulin resistance, which causes the pancreas to produce more insulin. Elevated levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 can promote the growth of cancer cells. Excess body weight can also increase sex steroid hormones, which is linked to endometrial and breast (post-menopause) cancer.

Cut out unhealthy snacks, and replace them with nuts, fruit, yoghurt or cheese
Swap sugary drinks for water
Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, wholegrain and high fibre foods

Excess body weight increases insulin resistance, which causes the pancreas to produce more insulin. Elevated levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 can promote the growth of cancer cells.

Cut out unhealthy snacks, and replace them with nuts, fruit, yoghurt or cheese
Swap sugary drinks for water
Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, wholegrain and high fibre foods
Limit the portion size of your meals and snacks

Cut out unhealthy snacks, and replace them with nuts, fruit, yoghurt or cheese
Swap sugary drinks for water
Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, wholegrain and high fibre foods
Limit the portion size of your meals and snacks

Besides fighting off weight gain and obesity, physical activity can reduce insulin and insulin-like growth factors which can promote the growth of cancer cells. Exercise also reduces exposure to dietary carcinogens by speeding up food passing through the bowel.

Cut down on screen time, get up from your seat - at home and work
Choose activities you enjoy, plan ahead or exercise with a friend
Make a brisk walk, swim or fun in the park part of your daily routine

Slip on clothing that covers as much of the skin as possible
Slop on at least broad-spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen
Slap on a wide-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire-style hat
Seek shade
Slide on close-fitting wraparound sunglasses

Slip on clothing that covers as much of the skin as possible
Slop on at least broad-spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen
Slap on a wide-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire-style hat
Seek shade
Slide on close-fitting wraparound sunglasses

Set a quit date and seek support from family and friends
Speak to your GP or use nicotine replacement therapy or prescription medication to reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Avoid situations where you're tempted to smoke
Visit iCanQuit.com.au or call the Quitline on 13 18 48 for more tips and support

Set a quit date and seek support from family and friends
Speak to your GP or use nicotine replacement therapy or prescription medication to reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Avoid situations where you're tempted to smoke
Visit iCanQuit.com.au or call the Quitline on 13 18 48 for more tips and support

Keep indoor areas and vehicles smoke-free; dispose of all cigarettes, lighters and matches from your home and car to prevent the temptation to smoke
Let guests know that your home is smoke-free and designate an outdoor area out of sight of children and away from windows and doors to prevent smoke drifting back inside
For long car trips, especially with others in the car, use nicotine replacement therapy (for example, gum or patches) to help with cravings
If you need to leave a child or other dependent alone at home while you smoke, seek assistance from a friend, family member or neighbour

Keep all indoor areas smoke-free. If that’s not possible, have at least one smoke-free area for yourself
Dispose of all cigarettes, lighters and matches from your home to resist the temptation to smoke
Let guests know that your home is smoke-free and designate an outdoor area out of sight of children and away from windows and doors to prevent smoke drifting back inside

Make your car smoke-free to protect you and your passengers. It will also prevent you from getting a fine if there are minors in the car
Dispose of all cigarettes, lighters and matches from your car to resist the temptation to smoke
Instead of smoking when you're stuck in traffic, take deep breaths, put on some music or drink water
For long car trips, especially with others in the car, use nicotine replacement therapy (for example, gum or patches) to help with cravings

Alcoholic drinks contain ethanol, which irritates your body’s cells. Over a prolonged period of time (even with moderate amounts), this cell irritation can lead to cancer. Alcohol can damage the lining of the mouth and throat causing cancer in these parts of the body. And when alcohol is digested it can break down into compounds that cause bowel cancer. Your risk of getting cancer increases with every alcoholic drink you consume.

Cut down your alchohol consumption. Any reduction will reduce your cancer risk
Limit your alcohol intake to 2 standard drinks per day
Pick up water to quench your thirst, instead of reaching for a beer, wine or spirit
Commit to having some alcohol-free days each week

Alcoholic drinks contain ethanol, which irritates your body’s cells. Over a prolonged period of time (even with moderate amounts), this cell irritation can lead to cancer. Alcohol can damage the lining of the mouth and throat causing cancer in these parts of the body. And when alcohol is digested it can break down into compounds that cause bowel cancer. Your risk of getting cancer increases with every alcoholic drink you consume.

Cut down your alchohol consumption. Any reduction will reduce your cancer risk
Limit your alcohol intake to 2 standard drinks per day
Pick up water to quench your thirst, instead of reaching for a beer, wine or spirit
Commit to having some alcohol-free days each week

Cut down your alchohol consumption. Any reduction will reduce your cancer risk
Limit your alcohol intake to 2 standard drinks per day
Pick up water to quench your thirst, instead of reaching for a beer, wine or spirit
Commit to having some alcohol-free days each week

Cut down your alchohol consumption. Any reduction will reduce your cancer risk
Limit your alcohol intake to 2 standard drinks per day
Pick up water to quench your thirst, instead of reaching for a beer, wine or spirit
Commit to having some alcohol-free days each week

Top your favorite breakfast cereal with banana, berries or canned fruit such as peaches or apricots

Top your favorite breakfast cereal with banana, berries or canned fruit such as peaches or apricots

Make vegetables your go-to snack. Try raw vegie sticks and dip, corn on the cob, or vegie muffins and pikelets
Start early in the day. Try baked beans or spinach and tomato on toast at breakfast
Vegie-boost your meals. Try reducing meat and increasing vegetables on pizza and in curries, stir fries and mince dishes

Make vegetables your go-to snack. Try raw vegie sticks and dip, corn on the cob, or vegie muffins and pikelets
Start early in the day. Try baked beans or spinach and tomato on toast at breakfast
Vegie-boost your meals. Try reducing meat and increasing vegetables on pizza and in curries, stir fries and mince dishes

Make vegetables your go-to snack. Try raw vegie sticks and dip, corn on the cob, or vegie muffins and pikelets
Start early in the day. Try baked beans or spinach and tomato on toast at breakfast
Make simple changes every day. Try adding salad to sandwiches or having extra vegetables with dinner

Make vegetables your go-to snack. Try raw vegie sticks and dip, corn on the cob, or vegie muffins and pikelets
Vegie-boost your meals. Try reducing meat and increasing vegetables on pizza and in curries, stir fries and mince dishes
Make simple changes every day. Try adding salad to sandwiches or having extra vegetables with dinner

Swap red meat for chicken or fish
Add eggs, beans, lentils, fish or chicken to your meals for a protein boost
Try a vegie pattie burger, vegetable lasagne, tofu stir fry or a falafel wrap

Add egg, tuna or chicken to your sandwich or salad at lunch time for a protein boost
Swap the bacon in your weekend fry up with some grilled tomato, fresh avocado or sauteed mushrooms
Swap the prosciutto and pepperoni in your pizza or pasta with chicken, mushrooms, eggplant or capsicum

Add egg, tuna or chicken to your sandwich or salad at lunch time for a protein boost
Cut out sausages and try some marinated chicken, grilled fish, vegie kebabs or lentil patties on the BBQ instead
Swap the prosciutto and pepperoni in your pizza or pasta with chicken, mushrooms, eggplant or capsicum

Cut out unhealthy snacks, and replace them with nuts, fruit, yoghurt or cheese
Swap sugary drinks for water
Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, wholegrain and high fibre foods
Limit the portion size of your meals and snacks

Excess body weight increases insulin resistance, which causes the pancreas to produce more insulin. Elevated levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 can promote the growth of cancer cells.

Cut out unhealthy snacks, and replace them with nuts, fruit, yoghurt or cheese
Swap sugary drinks for water
Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, wholegrain and high fibre foods
Limit the portion size of your meals and snacks

Cut out unhealthy snacks, and replace them with nuts, fruit, yoghurt or cheese
Swap sugary drinks for water
Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, wholegrain and high fibre foods
Limit the portion size of your meals and snacks

Cut down on screen time, get up from your seat - at home and work
Choose activities you enjoy, plan ahead or exercise with a friend
Make a brisk walk, swim or fun in the park part of your daily routine
Pick up vigorous exercise. Go for a short jog, a fast cycle or do an aerobics class

Cut down on screen time, get up from your seat - at home and work
Choose activities you enjoy, plan ahead or exercise with a friend
Pick up more vigorous exercise. Go for a short jog, a fast cycle or do an aerobics class

Cut down on screen time, get up from your seat - at home and work
Make a brisk walk, swim or fun in the park part of your daily routine
Pick up more vigorous exercise. Go for a short jog, a fast cycle or do an aerobics class

Cut down on screen time, get up from your seat - at home and work
Choose activities you enjoy, plan ahead or exercise with a friend
Pick up more vigorous exercise. Go for a short jog, a fast cycle or do an aerobics class

Cut down on screen time, get up from your seat - at home and work
Make a brisk walk, swim or fun in the park part of your daily routine
Pick up more vigorous exercise. Go for a short jog, a fast cycle or do an aerobics class

1 in 3 cases of cancer can be prevented.

Lifestyle choices that can affect your cancer risk

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