HEALTHY LIFESTYLE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Cancer Council NSW is seeking people who have finished their cancer treatment and/or their carers or partners to participate in a new healthy lifestyle program.

Called ENRICH (exercise and nutrition routine improving cancer health), the program aims to improve lifestyle risk behaviours by providing education and skill development in a series of motivational health coaching sessions and via linking to existing resources to support life-long behaviour changes.

To our knowledge, this is the first Australian program aimed at both cancer survivors and their partners/carers designed to assist participants to make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.

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Source: Cancer Council

The majority of Australian parents mistakenly believe their baby needs direct exposure to sunlight which could be putting them at dangerous risk of skin cancer later in life, according to the results of a new poll conducted by The Cancer Council NSW in conjunction with Huggies Little Swimmers® swimpants.

“It’s a real worry that almost 80% of parents quizzed believe their baby needs direct sunlight, when in fact we recommend babies are kept out of the sun as much as possible during this very vulnerable time in their lives.

When that’s not possible, it’s important to know how best to protect your child’s skin”, said Kay Coppa, Skin Cancer Prevention Manager at The Cancer Council NSW.

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Source: Cancer Council

To detect cancer early there are two things you can do:

1. Have a check-up. See your doctor promptly if you notice any changes
2. Attend a screening program if it’s recommended for you

Check-ups – Why should I have a check up and when?

• Most cancers can be detected in the early stages, when they’re easier to treat if the symptoms are noticed
• It is important for people of all ages to have a check up from your GP when you notice anything unusual or have any concerns. Know what is normal for you so that you can quickly identify when there are changes.

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