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  • Cervical cancer symptoms: signs, screening and prevention Thanks to screening and an effective vaccine, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. New developments bring us closer to the goal of elimination. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/conditions/cervical-cancer-symptoms
  • Personalising breast cancer treatment for better results Future breast cancer treatments are evolving towards targeted therapies individualised for each patient’s condition. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/conditions/personalising-breast-cancer-treatment
  • Leukaemia and other blood cancers: causes, symptoms and treatment Leukaemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers can affect everyone from young children to older adults. Thankfully, there are often ways to treat blood cancer. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/the-three-main-types-of-blood-cancers
  • How a health diagnosis changed one man’s outlook on life HCF member Trevor Tyne has faced extreme health challenges, but those events changed his life for the better. Read about his health journey, and how HCF was there to support him. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/rare-condition-changed-my-life
  • What does skin cancer look like? How to spot the signs Australia’s skin cancer rates are some of the highest in the world – but regular skin checks and sun safety can help with early detection and prevention. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/what-does-skin-cancer-look-like
  • Metabolic syndrome: signs, symptoms and treatment Metabolic syndrome affects more than one-third of the Australian population and carries serious health risks – yet most of us have never heard of it. Here’s what you need to know about this condition and how to prevent it. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/metabolic-syndrome
  • Testicular cancer: Signs, symptoms and treatments Testicular cancer may be the second most common cancer in young men, but it’s also one of the most treatable. That's why it’s important to see your GP if you notice any symptoms. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/testicular-cancer
  • Breast cancer: signs, symptoms, and treatments Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Aussie women, but with frequent self-examinations, regular screenings and some lifestyle changes, you can reduce your risk. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/ways-to-treat-breast-cancer
  • How HCF family cover has supported Jocelyn and her twin boys Jocelyn and her family have relied on lifesaving medical procedures for the past two decades. And HCF has been with them every step of the way. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/family/Jocelyns-twins-HCF-family-cover
  • Prostate cancer: treatment options Prostate cancer treatment, if detected early, can be highly effective, with many options now available. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/prostate-cancer-treatment
  • Ovarian cancer: risk factors, symptoms and treatments Ovarian cancer can often go undetected and has lower survival rates than other cancers – yet there’s no ovarian cancer test. Researchers are working to find a solution for early diagnosis. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/women/conditions/ovarian-cancer-symptoms-treatments
  • Bowel cancer: symptoms, screening and treatments Early signs of bowel cancer aren’t obvious for most people – that’s why bowel cancer screening is essential to ensure the best chance of treatment success. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/bowel-cancer-symptoms
  • Exercise and cancer treatment: what to know Exercise was once thought to be too hard on the body during cancer treatment, but there’s now more evidence to show the link between working out and cancer recovery. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/exercise-for-cancer
  • Shedding light on lesser-known and less common cancers Unlike breast and lung cancer, not all cancers are well known. But that doesn’t mean they’re any less important to know about. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/forgotten-cancers