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In Australia, it's estimated that:
1 in 2 people will be diagnosed before the age of 85.
150,782 Australians are to be diagnosed with cancer in 2021
Australia has the highest overall incidence rate of cancer worldwide
Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer.
That's why we've put together the Prevent. Detect. Act guide, filled with our best advice gathered from 70+ years of research into cancer prevention, treatment and care.
Want to find out how to reduce your risk of getting cancer?
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Using the latest research, our experts offer their advice
The information in this booklet could make a life-saving difference to you and your loved ones
Our research shows that there are more treatment options and better outcomes if you're able to detect and treat cancer quickly.
To help you detect cancer early, our guide offers useful advice on how to talk to your GP about monitoring any potential cancer risks.
While cancer can be shocking and even frightening, there are many things you can do to take control of a cancer diagnosis.
As a world leader in cancer research, education and treatment, you'll find our best advice on what to do next if you, or a loved one, is diagnosed with cancer.
Did you know that 1 in 3 cancers is preventable?
In our Prevent. Detect. Act guide, we outline several steps you and your loved ones can take to lower your risk of cancer.
We also include a lot of helpful tips and resources to help you take action.
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We get to see the best of life
As Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to overcoming cancer, at Peter Mac we have the privilege to be closely involved with all our patients, their families and carers.
Our patients tell us how precious life is to them and how important their loved ones are.
We know that it's not always easy to talk about cancer and that it can be incredibly confusing and confronting when you, or a loved one, is faced with a cancer diagnosis.
That's why we've put together this guide, and why everyone at Peter Mac is working towards a day when we can better prevent, detect, treat and cure cancers.
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