Victorians can have their say on new plan to prevent cancer

Every 15 minutes someone in Victoria is diagnosed with cancer. The Victorian Government’s new cancer plan will build on the existing cancer plan 2016-2020 to prevent cancer, increase survival, improve the experience of the cancer treatment and care system, and ensure all Victorians have the best possible chance to thrive. “Our efforts to prevent and …

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Sun safety myths and facts

Myth: Sunscreen provides enough sun protection Fact: Sunscreen doesn’t provide enough sun protection for your skin. It’s important to use broadspectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen because it filters ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and protects you from reflected UVR from surfaces like water, sand and concrete. Sunscreen wears off and needs to be reapplied every 2 …

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Funding boost for genomics research into cancers and to combat children’s diseases

The Australian Government has committed $33 million towards research to combat high-mortality and low-survivability cancers and diseases, improve paediatric acute care using genomic medicine, and address the ethical, legal and social issues related to genomics in health care. https://www.health.gov.au/news/funding-boost-for-genomics-research-into-cancers-and-to-combat-childrens-diseases Date published: 12 May 2020