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Bowel cancer Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Cancer Council

webSymptoms of bowel cancer include: change in bowel habit including diarrhoea, constipation or the feeling of incomplete emptying. a change in the appearance or consistency of …

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Causes and prevention Cancer Council

webAt least one in three cancer cases could be prevented and the number of cancer deaths could be reduced significantly by choosing a cancer-smart lifestyle. Each year, more than …

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Tests and scans Cancer Council

webInitially your doctor will give you a physical examination to check for any potential signs of cancer. You may also have a blood test to assess your general health. Your doctor may …

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Common cancer symptoms Cancer Council

webCommon cancer symptoms. Cancer, like other illnesses can cause symptoms. Symptoms are changes such as a persistent cough, the sudden appearance of a lump or …

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Chemotherapy Cancer Council

webChemotherapy (or “chemo”) is the use of anti-cancer drugs to destroy cancer cells. Combination therapy is when a number of drugs may be given at the same time. …

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Citation:Livingston PM, White V, Hayman J, Dobbinson S 2007

webCancer Council would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We would also like to pay respect to the elders past and present and …

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Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide Cancer Council

webSlip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide. One of the most successful health campaigns in Australia's history was launched by Cancer Council in 1981. Sid the seagull, wearing board shorts, t …

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Critical appraisal:Schneller J, Gupta R, Mustafa J, Villanueva R

webArticle Schneller J, Gupta R, Mustafa J, Villanueva R, Straus EW, Raffaniello RD. Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with a high incidence of intestinal metaplasia in …

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It’s safe to drink water out of plastic bottles without a risk of

webAll in all, water in plastic bottles is safe to drink. The same goes for water in metal bottles or any other type of drink container. However, bacteria and fungi can grow …

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Campaigns and events Cancer Council

webCancer Councils have implemented many highly successful skin cancer prevention programs since introducing Australians to the ‘Slip!, Slop!, Slap!’ campaign 35 years ago.. We have …

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5 S's of Sun Safety

webIts message was to slip on sun protective clothing, slop on water resistant, broad spectrum, SPF30 or higher sunscreen and slap on a broad-brimmed hat. We now know you need …

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Leukaemia Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Cancer Council

webStaging. Chest x-ray, CT scan and lumbar puncture determine if the leukaemia has spread. Cytogenetic analysis also may be used, to look for chromosomal changes. For acute …

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Liver cancer Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Cancer Council

webLiver cancer signs and symptoms. Liver cancer symptoms are more likely to appear as the cancer grows or becomes advanced. Symptoms may include: weakness and tiredness. …

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Thyroid Cancer Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Cancer Council

webThyroid cancer signs and symptoms. There are often no obvious signs of thyroid cancer, however you may have one or more of the following symptoms: a lump in the neck or …

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Stomach cancer Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Cancer Council

webStomach cancer signs and symptoms. a painful or burning sensation in the abdomen. heartburn or indigestion (dyspepsia) a sense of fullness, even after a small meal. nausea …

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Vulvar cancer Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Cancer Council

webVulvar cancer signs and symptoms. Symptoms of vulvar cancer may include: itching, burning and soreness or pain in the vulva. a lump, sore, swelling or wart-like growth on the vulva. …

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma Cancer Council

webA soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that generally forms as a painless lump (tumour) in any one of these soft tissues. It can develop anywhere in the body, but most …

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Cervical cancer Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Cancer Council

webThe only way to know if there are abnormal cells that may develop into cancer is to have a cervical screening test. If early cell changes develop into cervical cancer, the most …

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Lymphoma Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Cancer Council

webCauses of lymphoma. Exposure to radiation and certain types of chemicals can put some people at higher risk. Benzene and some agricultural chemicals have been implicated; …

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Asbestos Cancer Council

webAsbestos and cancer. Asbestos is extremely fibrous and the tiny fibres are easily breathed in where they can become trapped in the lungs. Being exposed to asbestos increases the …

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