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Oncotype DX Gene Assay Test

A test that analyses the activity of a group of genes that affect how a cancer is likely to behave and respond to treatment….

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene

A gene change that increases the risk of getting breast, ovarian or prostate cancer.

News: New research shows gene fault adds to melanoma risk

…us a better understanding of why. “Identifying the faulty gene will give people a better chance of preventing, detecting and hopefully treating the disease – with scientists highlighting the gene as a potential drug target. “In future, this early detection…

faecal occult blood test (FOBT)

A test that checks stools for microscopic traces of blood.

Pap smear (Pap test)

A test in which cervical cells are removed and sent to a laboratory for examination….

Research snapshot – Access to Aboriginal community-controlled primary health organisations and Pap test participation Dasgupta 2021

…G, Wenitong M, Baade PD. Access to Aboriginal community-controlled primary health organizations can explain some of the higher Pap test participation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in North Queensland, Australia. Frontiers in Oncology. 2021. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2021.725145. Read more

Test Page For Revisions

testing – this shouldn’t show straight away…

News: Community cervix announcement: new test will save lives

…the test, giving themselves the best possible chance of detecting cancer early. “The test will be available for women aged 25 – 74, based on evidence that screening is much less effective in women under the age of 25 years….

News: Queensland kids fail the fruit and veg test

New figures show 95 per cent of Queensland children don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, putting their short and long term health at serious risk. The latest results from the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s National Health Survey show only 4.3…

sputum cytology test

Examination of sputum under a microscope to look for cancer cells….