5 Most Common Cancers
1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in Australia will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85
Bowel cancer By age 75: 1 in 18 men 1 in 27 women
Bowel cancer Am I at risk?
Early detection FOBT (Bowel screening kit) every 2 years after age 50 is recommended + = good treatment outcomes
Lung cancer By age 75: 1 in 27 men 1 in 40 women
Lung cancer Am I at risk?
Quit smoking Quitline Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable cancer deaths in Australia Exposure to second hand smoke is dangerous. Protect yourself and others
Breast cancer Most common cancer in women – 1 in 11 diagnosed by age 75
Am I at risk?
Early detection Examine your breasts regularly. Call Breast Screen for free mammograms on