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Friday essay: I had to crowdfund my cancer treatment in Australia’s ‘universal’ health-care system

Economic hardship is a lingering consequence of Brooke’s breast cancer treatment, more than 30 years ago – which she paid for by selling her wedding ring. The treatment left her debilitated, fatigued and unable to work for some time. Friends brought groceries and the Cancer Council provided some financial support,…

The Conversation

Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, experts warn

Cigarettes kill 66 Australians every day, health groups say, criticising MPs who heard evidence from Philip Morris in secret

The Guardian - AU

'Breach of faith': slippery slope for sunscreen trust

After dozens of popular sunscreens were pulled over protection concerns, one expert warns the controversy is shaking public trust in Slip, Slop, Slap.

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Swimmer reflects on shock discovery before major event

A champion swimmer who organised a fundraiser for cancer research has described the moment she received shocking news weeks out from the event.

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Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it

It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals – the “slop” in the Aussie mantra of “Slip! Slop! Slap!” – can no longer be trusted.

The Conversation

Four in five sunscreens fail SPF test: consumer group

The Cancer Council is disputing the findings of tests on popular sunscreens in Australia that show 16 out of 20 don't match the SPF 50+ ratings on their tubes.

AAP

Public lacks facts on 'forever' chemicals: inquiry

Governments and regulators must start sharing facts about "forever" chemicals, because "worrying" online sources lack expertise, an inquiry has been told.

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Burning is risky – so why are tan lines having their time in the sun on social media?

Gen Z influencers spruik tan lines as summer’s ‘fav accessory’ to generation ‘obsessed’ with looks

The Guardian - AU

How to wear sunscreen: ‘Put it on so it feels like there is too much on, then put more on’

Australia’s sun care guidelines differ depending on your skin tone – but most people are not adequately protecting themselves

The Guardian - AU

I’ve been diagnosed with cancer. How do I tell my children?

With around one in 50 adults diagnosed with cancer each year, many people are faced with the difficult task of sharing the news of their diagnosis with their loved ones. Parents with cancer may be most worried about telling their children.

The Conversation

American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon

US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy will take on the outback in a beat-up Ford Falcon to raise money for cancer, albeit with an armoured SUV in tow.

AAP

Basically an Aussie: Why Caroline Kennedy is cooking Bunnings snags

The US ambassador is raising money for Shitbox Rally.

The Canberra Times

YUCK: Testing Has Found More Than 200 Chemicals In Vapes Including Bug Spray & Weed Killer

The toxins were unveiled by an anti-vaping campaign by the WA branch of the Cancer Council.

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‘Low sugar’ labels on alcohol are misleading and should be axed, Australian peak health bodies say

Exclusive: ‘All alcohol products increase the risk of cancer, regardless of their sugar or carbohydrate content,’ Cancer Council says

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Newcastle Herald

Ewen Campbell's tickled pink to do his bit for breast cancer

Ewen Campbell is tickled pink to do his bit for cancer sufferers and survivors.

ABC News

Cancer survivor urges women to listen to their bodies, push for diagnosis if something is 'not quite right'

Bunbury cancer survivor Fiona May thought she was peri-menopausal after doctors said she had nothing to worry about — but that changed when she collapsed while on holiday.

ABC News

Hunter locals join Shitbox Rally, driving old cars across inland Australia to raise money for cancer research

More than 400 people, driving cars worth less than $1,500, will drive from Newcastle in New South Wales to Townsville in north Queensland to raise funds for the Cancer Council.

The New Daily

‘Just not worth it’: Hugh Jackman’s alarming cancer scare

Australian star Hugh Jackman has revealed another alarming cancer scare, uploading a video to social media to discuss his latest biopsies.

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