Screening for lung cancer has been a long and complex story, but we now know that using low dose CT scanning, which is a way of taking pictures of the chest, we can identify people who get lung cancer and reduce their risk of dying from lung cancer.
screening
What is the difference between screening and targeting?
Screening and targeting are 2 different ways of identifying cancers. Oncologist Professor Michael Boyer explains the difference.
What are the ways to screen for bowel cancer?
Screening for bowel cancer in Australia involves faecal occult blood testing and sometimes colonoscopies. Oncologist Professor Michael Boyer explains.
Health checks for indigenous people
Every aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander person of any age can get a free health check done every year. It’s called an indigenous health check.
Health protection for Aboriginal people
By making healthy choices and changing your habits, you can protect your health and stay strong. These healthy choices are good for you for three reasons.
Video: Bowel cancer – Anton Enus
My first reaction was, I didn’t really believe that. I thought maybe I’m dreaming this, maybe I didn’t hear properly, I’m a bit sort of under anaesthesia and I wasn’t quite understanding what the ENT guy was saying, and then it took a while to sink in.
Hepatitis C: Fibroscan and liver biopsy
Find out what’s involved when you have a fibroscan or a liver biopsy to assess the degree of liver fibrosis, and why cirrhosis is important.
Hepatitis C and PCR testing
PCR tests (polymerase chain reaction tests) help detect the presence of hepatitis C virus in the body and a person’s potential to transmit HCV to others.
Amniocentesis: what you need to know
Amniocentesis is a test that can be done in pregnancy. It is possible to tell from the test whether the fetus has certain birth defects.
Liver biopsy
Find out what is involved when you have a liver biopsy, in which a small piece of liver tissue is removed to help doctors detect liver abnormalities.