Tag: cancer prevention
New research from The Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and The University of Sydney, on vaping and smoking trends among New Zealand adolescents is challenging previous findings used by tobacco and e-cigarette (vape) manufacturers to lobby against effective e-cigarette policies. The research examines the potential impact of vaping on smoking trends […]
New research from the Generation Vape research project shows that playing sports and athletic performance are protective factors against using e-cigarettes (vapes). For many young people, their passion for playing sports and performing well deters them from vaping and may even influence them to quit, many noting breathlessness as a common negative health effect. What […]
Findings from one of the first studies on nicotine pouch use in Australia has been released by Generation Vape. The research examines attitudes of young people (aged 14-24 years old) towards this harmful new product manufactured by Big Tobacco. The study provides insights into the attitudes of young Australians towards nicotine pouches with testimonial from […]
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that most people will encounter at some point in their lives. While it often causes no symptoms and clears up naturally, some types of HPV are less likely to clear up on their own and can lead to serious health problems. Here’s what you need to know […]
On Monday 4 March, 2024, Cancer Council NSW recognises International HPV Awareness Day.
In October 2010, just a month after Heather turned 50, she received a bowel cancer screening kit in the mail. At first, the idea of completing the test didn’t seem urgent and after learning what was involved, she tucked the kit away in a drawer and forgot about it. That is, until February 2011, when […]
New research investigating the impact of alcohol use on mortality in Australia has been published by the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, showing that for every additional 7 drinks per week someone has, their relative risk of death from alcohol-related cancers rises by 12%. The study […]
New research from the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, shows how many people will be eligible for the program when it is launched in July 2025. What is the National Lung Cancer Screening Program? In May 2023, the Australian Government announced they will fund a $264million […]
Improve your long game is Cancer Council NSW’s free sun protection program which empowers golf clubs across the state to foster skin protection to help their golfers be safe from the sun and reduce their risk of skin cancer. Golf NSW and Professional Golfers Association of Australia (PGA) have shown their support for the program […]
Australian’s love the outdoors. From the beaches to the parks, we enjoy being outside, staying active, and living healthy lives. But while we take pride in our outdoor culture, there’s something important we need to talk about: too many Australians are being diagnosed with skin cancer. The good news? Skin cancer is highly preventable, and […]