Blog Topic: Prevention & screening
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, and two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. The good news? Almost all skin cancers are preventable. That’s why this summer, Cancer Council NSW is teaming up with Paramount Pictures Australia to make sun safety fun for families […]
Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two in three Australians diagnosed in their lifetime. While sunscreen, hats and protective clothing are essential, quality shade is one of the most effective ways to reduce exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. “UV rays are invisible but extremely dangerous,” says Liz King, Manager of Skin […]
Every year in Australia, around 900 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Fortunately, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. That’s because early detection and treatment can greatly enhance survival. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Regular cervical screening helps identify women and people with a cervix […]
Lung cancer screening is new in Australia and has the potential to change thousands of lives by catching lung cancer earlier, often before any symptoms appear. The test involves a simple, low-dose CT scan and is free for eligible people with a history of smoking aged between 50 and 70 (more information below). For Brad, […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to think about one of the most common and deadliest cancers in Australia. Lung cancer is still misunderstood by many. It is often thought of as a smoker’s disease, but the reality is more complex. By understanding the facts, we can help reduce stigma, support early detection, […]
Australia is setting a gold standard for cervical cancer prevention, and we’re on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer by 2028. It’s an ambitious goal, and to achieve it, we need to encourage everyone with a cervix to participate in regular cervical screening. Screening is one of the […]
Dance teacher Marsha Schaefer wasn’t expecting a breast cancer diagnosis. But after seeing a friends’s social media post, something clicked. She checked her breasts, found a lump, and acted quickly. “I immediately called my doctor, who sent me for a mammogram, ultrasound and later a biopsy,” Marsha reflects. The diagnosis was triple negative breast cancer, […]
Jenny is a golf pro, a mum and a melanoma survivor who knows sun safety is always in season. Now she is sharing her story to lead change, particularly in the golf world where long hours in the sun is common.
Cancer Council NSW congratulates the NSW Government on the start of the new tobacco licensing scheme in NSW. This scheme will ensure greater oversite of tobacco retailers and help tackle illegal tobacco trade in retail settings. Anita Dessaix, Director of Cancer Prevention and Advocacy at Cancer Council NSW says, “NSW has a good track record […]
Free lung cancer screening will be available for eligible Australians starting in July 2025. Lung cancer screening is a government initiative to support early detection and treatment of lung cancer for current or former smokers. Research conducted by the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, concluded that […]