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About Prostate Cancer Cancer Council NSW

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men (apart from common skin cancers). There are about 18,100 new cases in Australia every year. About 1 in 10 … See more

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Be Physically Active and Sit Less

WebRecommended amounts of activity. Once cancer treatment is finished and you return to your usual day-to-day activities, aim to be as physically active as your abilities allow. The …

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Physical activity and cancer Cancer Council NSW

WebCancer Council recommendations. For maximum cancer prevention benefits, Cancer Council recommends aiming for at least 60 minutes of moderate or 30 minutes of …

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Red meat, processed meat and cancer Cancer Council NSW

WebTo reduce your risk of cancer, Cancer Council recommends eating no more than 1 serve of lean red meat per day or 2 serves 3-4 times per week. Red meat includes …

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Health Star Rating on food labels

Web63 percent of adult Australians and ¼ of children are now classed as overweight or obese. The Health Star Rating is designed to help us make healthier choices for our whole …

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Looking After Yourself Living Well After Cancer Cancer Council …

WebLooking after yourself. It’s important to look after your wellbeing after cancer treatment. For some people, this may mean making big lifestyle changes and embracing new health …

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Lifestyle choices can prevent 1 in 3 cancers Cancer Council NSW

WebLifestyle choices and cancer. 44,000 cancer cases diagnosed in Australia each year can be prevented by modifying our lifestyle choices. That’s more than one …

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10 myths about nutrition Cancer Council NSW

WebMyth 2: Vegetarian and vegan diets are healthier. FALSE: A solely plant-based diet can be healthy but will depend on the foods you include. Choosing minimally …

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Vitamin B3 and non-melanoma skin cancer

WebThe role of vitamin B3 in reducing non-melanoma skin cancer. Cancer Council NSW helped fund one of the biggest discoveries in skin cancer research – that vitamin B3 can help …

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A brief history of smoking Cancer Council NSW

WebThis was one of the earliest known instances of smoking being linked to ill health. In 1795 Sammuel Thomas von Soemmering of Maine (Germany) reported that he was becoming …

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Common Questions About Chemotherapy Cancer Council NSW

WebHaving chemotherapy in the first trimester (12 weeks) may increase the risk of miscarriage or birth defects, but there seems to be a lower risk in the later stages of pregnancy. …

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Common questions about immunotherapy Cancer Council NSW

WebYou may still be able to have immunotherapy, but there will be extra issues to consider. Autoimmune diseases make the body’s immune system overactive so it attacks normal …

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Private Health Care Cancer Care & Your Rights Cancer Council …

WebFees. Doctors, service providers and hospitals in the private sector can set their own fees. Some people pay for private health insurance to help cover the extra cost of treatment …

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LGBTQI+ People and Cancer Cancer Council NSW

WebThis information will help you understand how cancer and its treatment may affect LGBTQI+ people – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other diverse sexualities and …

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Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide Cancer Council NSW

WebSlap! – The Original Sid the Seagull video. The Slip, Slop, Slap slogan has become institutionalised as the core message of Cancer Council’s SunSmart program. The …

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Signs that Someone is Dying End of Life Cancer Council NSW

WebThe dying person may gradually lose interest in people nearby. They may find it hard to concentrate and they may stop talking. Withdrawing is part of letting go. Near the end, …

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Centrelink Benefits Cancer & Your Finances Cancer Council NSW

WebThese include: Age Pension. Carer Payment and Carer Allowance. Disability Support Pension. JobSeeker Payment. Rent Assistance. Bereavement Payment. You may also …

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Getting a Second Opinion Your Rights Cancer Council NSW

WebReasons you may want to get a second opinion include: finding peace of mind. ensuring you receive up-to-date advice and treatment. getting a different point of view. joining or …

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