Alcohol is a risk factor for cancer, liver, and cardiovascular diseases. Going alcohol-free for just one month can have lasting benefits as research shows that people who do this are more likely to drink less long term. #dryjuly #cancerawareness #pathology

It's National Diabetes Week. Every five minutes an Australian is diagnosed with diabetes. Not all diabetes can be prevented, however many cases of Type 2 Diabetes can be! Early detection is key! Eat healthily, exercise & if you are at risk, get tested regularly.

Statistics show that one in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Don't delay vital screenings. Act now and get tested. #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #pathology #privatepatholgy #actnow #gettested

HPV causes both cervical cancer & 70% of tonsil and base of tongue cancers. The HPV vaccine is recommended all Australians aged 9 to 25 and is free for anyone aged between 12 and 25 years of age under the National Immunisation Program. #HPV #Vaccineswork

This week's word is polyp: A specific type of abnormal growth on the skin or on mucous membranes, which projects above the surfaces of those tissues.

Drinking regularly is a major risk factor for cancer, liver disease, and cardiovascular diseases. Going alcohol-free for just one month can have lasting benefits as research shows that people who do this are more likely to drink less long term. #DryJuly

28 July is World Hepatitis Day Without treatment hepatitis can lead to liver disease or liver cancer.  Treatment and vaccines will save lives, but many people don't know they are at risk. It's time for action. worldhepatitisday.org.au/?utm_content=s…

If you are sexually active, you should be getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections at least once a year.  STI's often have no symptoms, but if left untreated they can be serious. Don't delay. Act now. Get tested.

This week is Dental Health Week, focusing on caring for your teeth & gums to help you keep your teeth and smile for life. Bleeding gums are a sign of disease. The Australian Dental Association recommends brushing two times every day, for two minutes each time.

This week's word is RAST: Short for “Radioallergosorbent Test.” This blood test measures the amount of allergic antibodies produced when blood is exposed to allergenic proteins.

Most sexually transmitted infections (STI's) in Australia remain undiagnosed and untreated. Initially most STI's have no symptoms so if you are sexually active, it's important to get tested for STI's at least once a year.  Don't delay. Contact your GP today. Act now. Get tested.

42% of cancers are caused by personal and behavioural risk factors (eg, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption). Healthy lifestyle choices can decrease your risk of cancer. Regular testing increases the chance of detecting cancer early.

Are you planning a pregnancy? Talk to your doctor about testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI's) before you fall pregnant. STI's can affect fertility and impact the pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment reduces the risks to you and your baby.

Untreated chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection. It can result in infertility & pain. Many people don't have symptoms, so you may not know if you or your partner has it. Testing is key. Once diagnosed, chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics.

Mel needs regular tests that were not indexed in the Budget. Only one-third of pathology items got extra funding in the last Federal Budget. And, as you know, even those tests don’t get an extra dollar until July 2025!

Women's Health Week shines a light on health issues unique to women, focusing on some of the biggest issues in women’s health, under the banner of ‘Your voice. Your choice’. @jeanhailes

99% of pathology services are currently bulk billed, and we are working to keep it that way. Visit our website, where you can tell your local Member of Parliament pathology funding must be funded fairly now! keeppathologybulkbilled.com.au/?utm_content=s…

This week's word is sarcoma. A sacrcoma is a malignant proliferation of connective-tissue cells.

Early detection & diagnosis of prostate cancer is the best chance for successful treatment. Fortunately, for those who receive treatment, the five-year survival rate is now 96%.  If you are at risk, don’t delay. Book in with your GP today.  #prostatecancer #menshealth #pathology

Lahnee needs regular blood tests that weren't indexed in the last Federal Budget. Visit it the website now to ask your MP for full and fair pathology funding. keeppathologybulkbilled.com.au/?utm_content=s…