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5 questions to see if you’re getting the right information about cancer

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The current five-year survival rate for cancer in New South Wales is on par with the best health systems in the world. (Picture posed by models)

A cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence

A cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence

More people are surviving a cancer diagnosis in NSW than ever before.

A whole lot of people seem to be embarrassed by their bowels that they’d rather risk dying than do a free bowel cancer screening test. Starts at 60 readers reckon that’s crazy! Source: Getty

Our life-saving poo: Readers reveal their bowel cancer test kit experiences

Our life-saving poo: Readers reveal their bowel cancer test kit experiences

A whole lot of people seem to be embarrassed by their bowels that they’d rather risk dying than do a free bowel cancer screening test. Starts at 60 readers reckon that’s crazy!

The easiest way to prevent bowel cancer

The easiest way to prevent bowel cancer

The easiest way to prevent bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is Australia's second most common cancer.

There's plenty to look out for next time you go to the bathroom.

How to prevent Australia’s second biggest cancer killer

How to prevent Australia’s second biggest cancer killer

Avoiding this devastating cancer can be simple, with this free test.

A simple gift in your letterbox could save your life.

This gift from the Government could save your life

This gift from the Government could save your life

It's one of Australia's biggest killers, but many are ignoring their best chance of beating this illness.

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