To help GPs and other health professionals advise their patients about cancer prevention, screening and diagnosis, Cancer Council Australia has developed a series of concise resources.
Lifestyle adjustments to reduce the risk of cancer
One-third of cancer deaths in Australia are caused by preventable risk factors such as smoking, limited physical activity, poor diet, sun exposure or not taking part in screening programs. There are seven simple steps to reduce the risk of cancer.
Quit smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of cancer.
Meat and cancer risk
Improving your health and reducing your risk
Food and nutrition
A healthy, balanced diet reduces your risk of developing cancer
Avoid excess weight gain
Help to reduce your cancer risk.
Be SunSmart
Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia. Read more about being SunSmart
Limit alcohol
The more you drink the greater the risk of developing cancer.
Move your body
Getting physically active is a great way to reduce your cancer risk.
Cancer checks & screening for men
A cancer prevention plan for men.
Cancer screening tests and checks for women
A cancer prevention plan for women.
Early detection
We have developed a series of resources to answer common questions health professionals, or their patients may have about the early detection of common cancers, including breast, ovarian, prostate and bowel cancer. There is also information on the faecal occult blood test (FOBT) and understanding your cervical screening test results.
Early detection of breast cancer
When detected early, women have a much greater chance of being treated successfully
Early detection of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer can be difficult to diagnose at an early stage, largely because symptoms can be vague and similar to those of other common illnesses
Early detection of prostate cancer
In its early stages, prostate cancer may not show any symptoms
Early detection of bowel cancer
Bowel cancer can be detected using a variety of methods
Understanding your FOBT results
Learn more about your faecal occult blood test.
Understanding your Cervical screening test results
Find out what the test results mean for you.
After a diagnosis
Following a diagnosis of cancer, patients and their families are likely to have many questions.
We have developed information to help answer some of the more common questions around diagnosis of specific cancers, understanding treatment options and questions to ask health professionals.
Coping with a cancer diagnosis
Having cancer doesn't mean you have to lose hope.
Questions to ask your doctor
Questions to ask your doctor
Complementary therapies
Therapies used alongside conventional medicine to help improve cancer patients' quality of life.
Radiation therapy (radiotherapy)
Being prepared and understanding radiation therapy can help lessen the stress surrounding your treatment.
Surgery
Knowing what to expect can help you feel less anxious about having surgery.
Hormone therapy
Uses synthetic hormones to block natural hormones that encourage cancer growth.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment which assists the body's immune system to fight cancer.
Disclaimer: The information contained in these resources is not a substitute for, and is not intended to replace, independent professional advice. Users should consider the need to obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their own particular circumstances.