Screening every 1-2 years from age 50 could save your life.
Bowel cancer screening involves a test for bowel cancer in people who do not have any obvious symptoms of the disease.
If you are eligible, you will receive information on the program and the Faecal Occult Blood Test(FOBT)

BreastScreen Australia is the national breast cancer screening program.
It invites women aged between 50 and 74 for a free mammogram every two years (women aged 40–49 and 75 years and over are also eligible)
BreastScreen Australia aims to continue to reduce deaths from breast cancer through early detection of the disease.

As Australia’s peak national non-government cancer control organisation, Cancer Council Australia advises the Australian Government and other bodies on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer. We also advocate for the rights of cancer patients for best treatment and supportive care.

Cancer Institute is NSW’s cancer control agency, established under the Cancer Institute NSW (2003) Act to lessen the impact of cancer across the State.
We collect and use the latest cancer data, information and evidence to drive improvements in cancer outcomes. We are the largest funder of cancer research in the state, with a focus on the translation of research findings into clinical practice.

Canrefer is an online cancer services directory for residents of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It lists multidisciplinary teams, treatment centres and specialists that provide diagnosis and treatment for people suspected of or diagnosed with cancer.

The National Cervical Screening Program aims to prevent cervical cancer by detecting early changes in the cervix, and it is currently recommended that all women aged between 18 and 69, who have ever been sexually active, have regular Pap tests.
Changes to the National Cervical Screening Program will be effective from December 1st 2017. If you have any questions or concerns relating to cervical cancer or screening, please contact your GP, practice nurse or go to the National Cervical Screening Program website.
Screening test available from GP.

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) invites eligible people aged 50 – 74 to screen for bowel cancer using a free, simple test at home.

Together with our volunteers, supporters, stakeholders and staff, we are committed to reducing the impact of cancer on individuals and the community, and to lessening the burden for people affected by cancer.
We are there not only for those touched by cancer today, but to prevent and manage cancer for future generations.

The main risk factor for ovarian cancer is getting older. Over 80 per cent of women diagnosed are over 50 years of age. 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.

Ovarian cancer is a disease where some of the cells in one or both ovaries start to grown abnormally and develop into cancer. If your doctor suspects ovarian cancer, there are a number of tests they can perform to help decide whether your symptoms are due to ovarian cancer or other causes.

The need to inform Australian men about prostate cancer is increasingly important. Each year almost 3300 Australian men die from prostate cancer and more than 21,000 new cases are diagnosed.
Learn more on Prostate Cancer Screening now.

The NSW Quitline is a free and confidential telephone service providing customised assistance to help you with your quit smoking attempt.

This brief information sheet is designed to help you have an informed discussion with your GP regarding prostate cancer screening.

Cancer Council provides evidence-based, up-to-date information about all aspects of cancer to:
– Doctors and other health professionals to help improve prevention, detection and treatment of cancer
– Cancer patients and the general community