…or care for cancer patients and survivors, should focus on having a healthy balanced diet now more than ever. Research suggests that eating a healthy well-balanced diet benefit people during and after cancer treatment, as well as improving your body’s…

The Health Systems and Behavioural Research Program is focused on improving cancer prevention and detection behaviour and supportive care for people with cancer and their caregivers with a strong focus on addressing social and geographic inequities in cancer-related outcomes. Travelling…

…in the program areas of Cancer Epidemiology (blue), Childhood Cancer (purple) and Health Systems and Behavioural Research (red). 2024 Changes in rural cancer caregivers’ health behaviours View more Group nutrition education and cooking programs for people affected…

…Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). However, better access to ACCHO primary care did not fully explain the higher participation in North Queensland. What does this mean? Improving access to primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, especially through…

…or pain, they should see a health care professional immediately, regardless of when they were last screened, or their age. Ms McMillan said the research also highlighted the need for cancer care guidelines and multidisciplinary care that could meet the…

…water bottle with you and avoid going down the soft drink aisle at the supermarket. At least one third of all cancer cases are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices; healthy drinking can assist in maintaining a healthy weight and reducing…

…underlying these changes. We specifically asked about their diet, physical activity, alcohol, smoking, sleep, social connection and leisure, and accessing healthcare when needed. What is new? All rural caregivers reported changes in at least one health behaviour while caring for…

…neck cancer. Some evidence suggests that poorer health behaviours in rural areas may contribute to this increased risk. What is new? Through the examination of population health data, it was revealed that those living in rural areas are more likely…

…and students in public health or related fields. Applicants must reside in the Oceania region. Preference will be given to those presenting abstracts, working in resource-poor settings, with Indigenous populations, in the Pacific Islands, with high-needs populations, or in the…

…support services. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Australia’s Health 2016 found cancer contributed to the most deaths nationally in 2013, the latest figures available. This report is a reminder of the significant impact cancer has on our community…