CategoriesDisease Prevention WellbeingDuring Breast Cancer Awareness month, Rural Doctors Foundation encourages a visit to your rural GP for a breast check.
Anyone can get breast cancer. Men and women. Young and old. Breast cancer does not discriminate.
The good news is that early detection significantly increases the chance of surviving the disease.
CategoriesDisease PreventionCancer is currently the number one cause of death in Australia, taking the lives of approximately 50,000 Australians each year. However, despite the high prevalence, many misconceptions about cancer still manage to circulate.
Rural doctors play a significant role in supporting not only the patient but also their family and the community. They are connected to many support organisations and provide valuable information and resources to help a family understand the options and support available to them.
CategoriesDisease Prevention WellbeingSeeing your GP for a check-up when you are well is just as important as going when you are sick. Your doctor can take the time to do screening for conditions you may not know you have. Sometimes people ask to be “checked for cancer”. Although there isn’t one single test GP’s can test for specific types of cancer based on your lifestyle, family history and other risks.
