CancerCouncilOz

@CancerCouncilOz

We’re Australia’s leading cancer charity, working across every aspect of every cancer.
Our work: linktr.ee/CancerCouncil

Australia cancer.org.au Joined March 2009

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CancerCouncilOz @CancerCouncilOz Dec 11, 2024

Everyone deserves high-quality cancer care without the financial worry💙Talk to your healthcare team about potential out-of-pocket costs before treatment starts - giving you the chance to explore options or get financial support.

#CancerCare #FinancialSupport #YouAreNotAlone

CancerCouncilOz @CancerCouncilOz Dec 3, 2024

Disability means different things to different people, impacting daily life in unique ways.
We must address gaps in healthcare equity and empower individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to participate in cancer screening. Everyone deserves access to the care they need.

An old man with a young man with Down Syndrome are looking at each other and laughing. Text reads "Did you know?
Both International and Australian data show that people with disability are under-screened for cancer."

Blue text reads "People with disability experience more barriers and poorer access to cancer prevention and screening services. These challenges can impact timely diagnosis and treatment."

Blue text reads "Early detection saves lives.
Regular screenings are vital for early cancer detection, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes. We need to remove barriers for people with disability and make cancer screening accessible for everyone."

Text reads "How can you help?
-Share this post to help us raise awareness about the importance of accessible cancer screening.
-Support inclusive policies – advocate for changes that make healthcare facilities more inclusive.
-Get involved – support organisations that focus on disability and health equity."

CancerCouncilOz @CancerCouncilOz Nov 17, 2024

📢 A friendly reminder: With high UV levels, incidental sun exposure can really add up—especially when you’re on the go. Don’t get caught off guard by UV exposure, protect your skin by remembering to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide! #NationalSkinCancerActionWeek

On a yellow background, text reads "Reduce your risk" with the five sunsafe icons and text reading "Slip Slop Slap Seek Slide" underneath.

CancerCouncilOz @CancerCouncilOz Nov 16, 2024

Did you know that during daily activities, such as walking the dog, gardening or hanging out washing, you can get caught off guard by UV radiation you're not conscious of?
This #NationalSkinCancerActionWeek, we’re urging all Australians to make sun protection a daily habit.

A woman with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat smiles down while eating some watermelon. Text to the side of her reads "It's National Skin Cancer Action Week! Don't let the sun catch you off guard."

CancerCouncilOz @CancerCouncilOz Oct 31, 2024

In Australia, about 90% of lung cancer cases in males and 65% in females are estimated to be a result of tobacco smoking. There are many ways you can reduce your risk - find out more about risks and prevention here brnw.ch/21wOhIi #lungcancerawarenessmonth

A letterboard with the words "BREATHE" and "Lung Cancer Awareness Month"

A graphic of lungs, with text below reading "Lung cancer is responsible for almost 1 in 5 cancer deaths in Australia And is the 5th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia."

Text reads "Risk factors include:
smoking tobacco
second-hand (passive) smoking
exposure to asbestos
exposure to radon (radioactive gas)
exposure to occupational substances: e.g. arsenic, diesel fumes and soot
history of lung diseases"

Above an information signal "Find out more about lung cancer signs, symptoms and prevention at www.cancer.org.au"