Cancer

Cancer Patients have an 80 Percent Chance of Surviving

Cancer Patients have an 80 Percent Chance of Surviving

According to the recent article ‘Australian cancer patients have highest survival rate in world‘, Australians are ranking number one when it comes to the survival rates of cancer patients. It is believed that for every 100 new cases of cancer that there are only 33 […]

3 Forms of Breast Cancer Support

3 Forms of Breast Cancer Support

According to Cancer Australia, breast cancer is the second leading cancer-related cause of death in Australia. This is supported by other studies that have found that 1 in 8 Australian women will be at risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. This year alone […]

59% of Ovarian Cancer Patients With Emotional Support Were Still Alive After 5 Years

59% of Ovarian Cancer Patients With Emotional Support Were Still Alive After 5 Years

The power of support from loved ones has been scientifically proven to be huge boost for women who have been fighting Ovarian Cancer. Women who feel emotionally supported from the time of diagnosis and throughout their treatment have had better odds of survival according to […]

Julia Morris Dealing With Husband’s Rare Breast Cancer

Julia Morris Dealing With Husband’s Rare Breast Cancer

Julia Morris has always been the center of attention when it comes to comedy. Her funny-girl persona and down to earth appeal has lead her to high heights in the entertainment industry, however Julia Morris is now talking seriously about her husband’s diagnosis of a […]

Anastacia, Famed Singer in Australia, Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Anastacia, Famed Singer in Australia, Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Cancer can affect anyone, even superstars. Singer Anastacia, who had multiple chart topping music singles in Australia has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is actually the second time that she has been diagnosed with the disease. In 2003, she was thought to have beaten […]

800 Chemicals in Household Products Linked to Cancer & Other Diseases

800 Chemicals in Household Products Linked to Cancer & Other Diseases

Close to 800 chemicals that are found in your everyday household and industrical products have been linked to the high global rates of cancers, including testicular, prostate, ovarian, breast and thyroid cancers. This revelation was suggested by a recent report released by the World Health […]

2/3 Australian Women Confused Between Cervical & Ovarian Cancers

2/3 Australian Women Confused Between Cervical & Ovarian Cancers

About 2 out of every 3 Australian women are confused regarding the differences between cervical and ovarian cancers, according to research by Ovarian Cancer Australia. In a recent news article by the West Australian entitled “Women in the dark on cancer“, Ovarian Cancer Australia found […]

Australian Women Dying More from Lung Cancer than Breast Cancer

Australian Women Dying More from Lung Cancer than Breast Cancer

Lung cancer has beaten breast cancer as being the top reason for cancer deaths of Australian females. This revelation was made in a recent ABC News article entitled: “Lung cancer deaths take lead spot for women.” The increase displays a spike in the volume of […]

New Ovarian Cancer Blood Test Being Developed by Australian Researchers

New Ovarian Cancer Blood Test Being Developed by Australian Researchers

Australian researches are developing a new blood test for the early detection of ovarian cancer. According to a recent article by The Australian called: “Ovarian cancer blood test to save lives with early detection“, the blood test is set to be available within 5 years […]

Brave Girl Erin’s Fight Against Brain Cancer

Brave Girl Erin’s Fight Against Brain Cancer

Cancer can affect anyone in Australia, both young and old. When cancer affects a child, however, it can be very difficult for the family, especially for the parents. Australian families that are impacted by a loved one with cancer often have to be optimistic, and […]