Blog Topic: Prevention & screening
Having grown up with a freckled complexion, Jennae knew she needed to watch her skin for changes, such as a new or changing mole. However, as her career as an event manager became increasingly demanding, she kept putting off seeing her GP despite noticing a suspicious-looking mole on her thigh. During a doctor’s appointment in […]
Ange was diagnosed with early-stage 3 breast cancer in 2025. In the days leading up to her diagnosis, she had a strong sense that she needed to prioritise her health above everything else in her life. Ange regularly drove past the BreastScreen bus parked near her home. Although she had participated in screening before, a […]
The Koori Knockout is more than a rugby league competition. It is a gathering of community, culture and connection, bringing together Aboriginal people from across NSW to share stories, support one another and celebrate culture on Worimi Country. At this year’s Koori Knockout, Cancer Council NSW connected with community members from across New South Wales, […]
Thoai Anh Tran is a member of the Vietnamese community in Sydney. She is sharing her experience with breast cancer to show how important it is to get screened every two years through BreastScreen. Thoai Anh had no symptoms, so she had no suspicions that she might have cancer. “It felt strange because I’d done […]
Tackling Tobacco empowered Wellways Western NSW to support Heather on her quit smoking journey. Read more.
Cancer Council and TAL have announced a new partnership focused on helping Australians, particularly younger people, understand the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and take simple actions to reduce their risk of developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is Australia’s most common cancer and one of the most preventable. But reaching people early is critical. Cancer […]
Australia has a new set of national clinical guidelines for the early detection of prostate cancer, providing clearer, evidence-based recommendations to help men and their doctors make informed decisions about testing and diagnosis. The guidelines, supported by evidence-based data from the Daffodil Centre, a partnership between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, released by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) and approved by the National […]
Andrew is a keen golfer, retired radio presenter, published author and host of a podcast on astronomy. He’s always been proactive in looking after his health, visiting the doctor every year to test his blood sugar, cholesterol, and PSA levels. And his results always came up fine. But then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Diagnosed with […]
When it comes to cancer screening, information alone is not always enough. For many people, trust plays a big role in whether they take that next step. Trust in the healthcare system, in the program itself, and in the person sharing the information. That is why Cancer Council NSW is focusing on one of the most powerful […]
Most cancers don’t happen by chance. In fact, one in three cancers can be prevented, and 90 per cent of preventable cases are linked to six modifiable risk factors: smoking, UV exposure, overweight and obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol use. At Cancer Council NSW, we turn evidence into action through practical programs that help people […]