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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.

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1 5 Most Common Cancers

2 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in Australia will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85

3 Bowel cancer By age 75: 1 in 18 men 1 in 27 women

4 Bowel cancer Am I at risk?

5 Early detection FOBT (Bowel screening kit) every 2 years after age 50 is recommended + = good treatment outcomes

6 Lung cancer By age 75: 1 in 27 men 1 in 40 women

7 Lung cancer Am I at risk?

8 Quit smoking Quitline 13 78 48 www.icanquit.com.au Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable cancer deaths in Australia Exposure to second hand smoke is dangerous. Protect yourself and others

9 Breast cancer Most common cancer in women – 1 in 11 diagnosed by age 75

10 Am I at risk?

11 Early detection Examine your breasts regularly. Call Breast Screen for free mammograms on 13 20 50


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