Cancer Australia
Key Facts:
- Inherited Cancers Australia, supported by Cancer Australia, has launched nine educational resources and ten videos to help Australians affected by inherited cancer risk make informed decisions about their health.
- The resources cover a wide range of cancers - including breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, melanoma, stomach and bowel - and address both men and women across all age groups.
- Topics were identified through community consultation and include family communication, cultural perspectives on genetic testing, fertility and reproductive choices, mental health, and managing menopause and body image.
- The resources align with the National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control and the Australian Cancer Plan, supporting greater awareness of inherited cancer risk and genomics-informed care.
- All materials are available on the Inherited Cancers Australia website at https://www.inheritedcancers.org.au/inherited-cancer-experience.
- Interviews with case studies available by contacting
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