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menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32681"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/quitting-smoking/"><span>Quit smoking</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32614"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/tackling-tobacco/"><span>Tackling Tobacco</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32611"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/smoke-free-environments/"><span>Smoke free environments</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32682"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/electronic-cigarettes/"><span>Electronic cigarettes</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32680"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/generation-vape/"><span>Generation Vape</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32610"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Sun protection</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32683"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/clothing-and-sun-protection/"><span>Slip on a shirt</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32684"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/sunscreen/"><span>Slop on sunscreen</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32685"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/sun-smart-hats/"><span>Slap on a hat</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32686"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/shade/"><span>Seek shade</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32687"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/protecting-your-eyes-from-the-sun/"><span>Slide on sunglasses</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32612"><a href="https://www.sunsmartnsw.com.au/"><span>SunSmart NSW website</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32613"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/improve-your-long-game/"><span>Improve your long game</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32688"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/workplaces-and-sun-protection/"><span>Outdoor workers</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32689"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sports-groups-sun-protection/"><span>Sporting groups</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32691"><a href="https://www.cancercouncilshop.org.au/"><span>Buy sun protection products online</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32608"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Screening and early detection</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32692"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/cervical-screening/"><span>Cervical screening</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32693"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/bowel-cancer-screening/"><span>Bowel cancer screening</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32694"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/breast-cancer-screening/"><span>Breast cancer screening</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32695"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/lung-cancer-screening/"><span>Lung cancer screening</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32696"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/reducing-your-risk-of-testicular-cancer/"><span>Testicular cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32697"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/reducing-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer/"><span>Prostate cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32698"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/reducing-your-risk-of-ovarian-cancer/"><span>Ovarian cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32699"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/hepatitis-b-and-liver-cancer/"><span>Liver cancer and hepatitis B</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32700"><a href="/cancer-prevention/screening/checking-for-skin-cancer/"><span>Check for skin cancer</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32626"><a href="https://www.canact.com.au"><span>CanAct – campaigning for better policies</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32690"><a href="/cancer-prevention/cancer-council-shops/"><span>Cancer Council shops</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32615 first-level"><a href="/research/">Research<span></span></a><div class="nav_desc" style="display: none;">Research programs save lives, improve treatments and quality of life for cancer survivors.</div> <ul > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32624"><a href="/research/research-we-conduct/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Research we conduct</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32708"><a href="https://daffodilcentre.org"><span>The Daffodil Centre</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32617"><a href="https://iparcs.org"><span>I-PaRCS</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32616"><a href="/research/research-we-fund/"><span>Research we fund</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32618"><a href="/research/search-research/"><span>Search research by cancer type or topic</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32619"><a href="/research/for-researchers/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Information for researchers</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32623"><a href="/research/for-researchers/grant-opportunities/"><span>Grant opportunities</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32620"><a href="/research/community-involvement-research/"><span>Community participation in research</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32625 first-level"><a href="/get-involved/">Get Involved<span></span></a><div class="nav_desc" style="display: none;">Cancer Council exists through the generosity of the community. Find out how you can participate by donating, volunteering, fundraising or partnering with us.</div> <ul > <li class="link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32637"><a href="/donate/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Donate</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32638"><a href="/donate/"><span>Donate online</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32639"><a href="/regular-giving/"><span>Make a regular donation</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32641"><a href="/ways-to-donate/bequests/"><span>Leave a gift in your will</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32640"><a href="/ways-to-donate/in-memory/"><span>Donate in memory of a loved one</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32636"><a href="/ways-to-donate/major-gifts-philanthropy/"><span>Make a major gift</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32643"><a href="/ways-to-donate/donate-crypto/"><span>Donate crypto</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32726"><a href="/ways-to-donate/"><span>More ways to donate</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32627"><a href="/get-involved/events-and-fundraising/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Events and Fundraising</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32634"><a href="/get-involved/events-and-fundraising/events-calendar/"><span>Events calendar</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32715"><a href="https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/"><span>Fundraise your way – Do It For Cancer</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32716"><a href="https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/"><span>Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32717"><a href="https://www.daffodilday.com.au/"><span>Daffodil Day</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32718"><a href="https://www.relayforlife.org.au/"><span>Relay for Life</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32719"><a href="https://www.longestday.org.au/"><span>The Longest Day</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32720"><a href="https://www.themarchcharge.com.au/"><span>The March Charge</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32721"><a href="https://www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/"><span>7 Bridges Walk</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32722"><a href="https://stars.cancercouncil.com.au/"><span>Stars Dance for Cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32723"><a href="/get-involved/events-and-fundraising/"><span>More ways to fundraise</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32628"><a href="/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/"><span>Volunteer with us</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32725"><a href="/ways-to-donate/#partnerships" class="accordion-opener"><span>Partnerships and philanthropy</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32630"><a href="/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/"><span>Corporate Partnerships</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-33336"><a href="/ways-to-donate/major-gifts-philanthropy/"><span>Major gifts and philanthropy</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32632"><a href="/ways-to-donate/trusts-and-foundations/"><span>Trusts and Foundations</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32631"><a href="/get-involved/campaign-with-us/"><span>Campaign with us</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32629"><a href="/about-us/work-with-us/"><span>Work with us</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32635"><a href="/get-involved/share-your-story/"><span>Share your story</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul id="navigation2" class="desktop-nav-list"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom active active menu-item-has-children menu-item-32557 first-level"><a href="/cancer-information/">About Cancer<span></span></a><div class="nav_desc" style="display: none;">Find information about cancer types, coping with a diagnosis, treatments, side effects, living well after diagnosis & treatment, caring for loved ones, resources for your community and more.</div> <ul > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom active menu-item-32567"><a href="/cancer-information/understanding-cancer/"><span>What is cancer?</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32558"><a href="/cancer-information/#types" class="accordion-opener"><span>Types of cancer</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32559"><a href="/bowel-cancer/"><span>Bowel cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32560"><a href="/blood-cancers/"><span>Blood cancers</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32561"><a href="/breast-cancer/"><span>Breast cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32562"><a href="/lung-cancer/"><span>Lung cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32563"><a href="/melanoma/"><span>Melanoma</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32564"><a href="/prostate-cancer/"><span>Prostate cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32565"><a href="/cancer-information/#types"><span>View 45 other cancers</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32566"><a href="/cancer-information/coping-with-a-diagnosis/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Coping with a diagnosis</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32569"><a href="/cancer-information/coping-with-a-diagnosis/emotions-and-cancer/"><span>Coping with emotions</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32568"><a href="/cancer-information/tests-and-scans/"><span>Tests and scans</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32653"><a href="/cancer-information/for-family-and-friends/talking-to-kids-about-cancer/"><span>Talking to kids about cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32573"><a href="/cancer-information/coping-with-a-diagnosis/finances/"><span>Cancer and your finances</span></a></li> <li 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href="/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/chemotherapy/"><span>Chemotherapy</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32646"><a href="/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/radiation-therapy/"><span>Radiation therapy</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32647"><a href="/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/surgery/"><span>Surgery</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32648"><a href="/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/immunotherapy/"><span>Immunotherapy</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32649"><a href="/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/targeted-therapy/"><span>Targeted therapy</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32650"><a href="/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/hormone-therapy/"><span>Hormone therapy</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32651"><a href="/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/clinical-trials/"><span>Clinical trials</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32652"><a href="/cancer-information/advanced-cancer/palliative-care/"><span>Palliative treatment</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32571"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Managing side effects</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32656"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/fatigue/"><span>Fatigue</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32657"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/taste-and-smell-changes/"><span>Taste and smell changes</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32658"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/hair-loss/"><span>Hair loss</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32659"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/overcoming-cancer-pain/"><span>Pain and cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32660"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy/"><span>Peripheral neuropathy</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32661"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/changes-in-thinking-and-memory/"><span>Changes in thinking and memory</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32662"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/lymphoedema/"><span>Lymphoedema</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32663"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/mouth-health-and-cancer-treatment/"><span>Mouth health</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32664"><a href="/cancer-information/living-well/nutrition-and-cancer/"><span>Nutrition and cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32665"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/breast-prostheses-and-reconstruction/"><span>Breast prostheses and reconstruction</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32666"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/fertility-and-cancer/"><span>Fertility</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32667"><a href="/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/sexuality-intimacy/"><span>Sexuality</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32575"><a href="/cancer-information/carers/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Supporting someone with cancer</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32576"><a href="/cancer-information/carers/caring-for-someone-with-cancer/"><span>Caring for someone with cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32668"><a href="/cancer-information/carers/caring-for-someone-with-advanced-cancer/"><span>Caring for someone with advanced cancer</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32577"><a href="/cancer-information/for-family-and-friends/"><span>Family and friends</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32580"><a href="/cancer-information/schools-and-teachers/"><span>Supportive schools</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32669"><a href="/cancer-information/coping-with-a-diagnosis/work-and-cancer/for-workplaces-employers/"><span>Supportive workplaces</span></a></li> <li class="aboriginal menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32670"><a href="https://aboriginal.cancercouncil.com.au/about-cancer/family-and-carers/"><span>Caring for mob with cancer</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32572"><a href="/cancer-information/living-well/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Living well during and after treatment</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li 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href="/cancer-information/resources/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Fact sheets, podcasts and more</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32582"><a href="/cancer-information/resources/"><span>Cancer resource hub – fact sheets, booklets and more</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32583"><a href="/podcasts/"><span>Cancer Council Podcasts</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32586 first-level"><a href="/get-support/">Get Support<span></span></a><div class="nav_desc" style="display: none;">Our cancer helpline consultants are ready for your call to support all people impacted by cancer. We may be able to assist with direct support services or by putting you in touch with other people who can support you.</div> <ul > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32588"><a href="/get-support/131120-speak-to-a-health-professional/"><span>13 11 20 – Speak to a cancer professional</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32587"><a href="#" class="accordion-opener"><span>How can we help you</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32594"><a href="/get-support/accommodation/"><span>Accommodation during treatment</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32590"><a href="/get-support/cancer-counselling/"><span>Cancer Counselling</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32592"><a 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href="/cancer-information/coping-with-a-diagnosis/work-and-cancer/"><span>Cancer and work</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-33333"><a href="/cancer-information/coping-with-a-diagnosis/cancer-care-and-your-rights/"><span>Cancer care and your rights</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32713"><a href="/get-support/health-professionals/"><span>Health care professionals</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32603"><a href="/news/?category=stories"><span>Cancer stories</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32597"><a href="/podcasts/"><span>Cancer podcasts</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32602"><a href="/cancer-information/living-well/complementary-therapies/podcast-meditation-and-relaxation/"><span>Meditation and relaxation podcasts</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32604 first-level"><a href="/cancer-prevention/">Preventing Cancer<span></span></a><div class="nav_desc" style="display: none;">Discover lifestyle choices to minimise your risk of getting cancer and the importance of screening and early detection for cancer survival.</div> <ul > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32607"><a href="/cancer-prevention/diet-exercise/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Healthy diet and exercise</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32606"><a href="/cancer-prevention/alcohol/"><span>Limit alcohol</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom 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menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32681"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/quitting-smoking/"><span>Quit smoking</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32614"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/tackling-tobacco/"><span>Tackling Tobacco</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32611"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/smoke-free-environments/"><span>Smoke free environments</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32682"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/electronic-cigarettes/"><span>Electronic cigarettes</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32680"><a href="/cancer-prevention/smoking/generation-vape/"><span>Generation Vape</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32610"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Sun protection</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32683"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/clothing-and-sun-protection/"><span>Slip on a shirt</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32684"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/sunscreen/"><span>Slop on sunscreen</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32685"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/sun-smart-hats/"><span>Slap on a hat</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32686"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/shade/"><span>Seek shade</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32687"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/preventing-skin-cancer/protecting-your-eyes-from-the-sun/"><span>Slide on sunglasses</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32612"><a href="https://www.sunsmartnsw.com.au/"><span>SunSmart NSW website</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32613"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/improve-your-long-game/"><span>Improve your long game</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32688"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/workplaces-and-sun-protection/"><span>Outdoor workers</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32689"><a href="/cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sports-groups-sun-protection/"><span>Sporting groups</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item 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menu-item-32624"><a href="/research/research-we-conduct/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Research we conduct</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32708"><a href="https://daffodilcentre.org"><span>The Daffodil Centre</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32617"><a href="https://iparcs.org"><span>I-PaRCS</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32616"><a href="/research/research-we-fund/"><span>Research we fund</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32618"><a href="/research/search-research/"><span>Search research by cancer type or topic</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32619"><a href="/research/for-researchers/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Information for researchers</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32623"><a href="/research/for-researchers/grant-opportunities/"><span>Grant opportunities</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32620"><a href="/research/community-involvement-research/"><span>Community participation in research</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32625 first-level"><a href="/get-involved/">Get Involved<span></span></a><div class="nav_desc" style="display: none;">Cancer Council exists through the generosity of the community. Find out how you can participate by donating, volunteering, fundraising or partnering with us.</div> <ul > <li class="link menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-32637"><a href="/donate/" class="accordion-opener"><span>Donate</span></a> <ul class="nav-slide" > <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32638"><a href="/donate/"><span>Donate online</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32639"><a href="/regular-giving/"><span>Make a regular donation</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32641"><a href="/ways-to-donate/bequests/"><span>Leave a gift in your will</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32640"><a href="/ways-to-donate/in-memory/"><span>Donate in memory of a loved one</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom 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href="https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/"><span>Fundraise your way – Do It For Cancer</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32716"><a href="https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/"><span>Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32717"><a href="https://www.daffodilday.com.au/"><span>Daffodil Day</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32718"><a href="https://www.relayforlife.org.au/"><span>Relay for Life</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32719"><a href="https://www.longestday.org.au/"><span>The Longest Day</span></a></li> <li class="external menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-32720"><a href="https://www.themarchcharge.com.au/"><span>The March Charge</span></a></li> <li 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