We’ve teamed up with Cancer Council Australia to help spread the word: Get screened early, and often! Eligible patients for free breast screens and bowel cancer test kits will be reminded via SMS or letter to take action.
Here at Southland Medical Centre, we believe in preventative care. This means we strive to encourage and empower you to take active steps to look after your health and reduce your cancer risk. A third of cancer cases are preventable, and the number of cancer deaths can be reduced significantly by choosing a proactive approach to your health.
For more information about screening tests, head to our Health HQ section of our website, or check out the Cancer Council Australia
Seven Simple Steps
There are seven simple steps you can take to reduce your cancer risk. Read more in these fact sheets from Cancer Council Australia:
- Quit smoking
- Eat for health
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Be SunSmart
- Limit alcohol
- Move your body
- Get checked – men
- Get checked – women
Sincerely
The team at Southland Medical Centre