Cancer prevention

It is estimated that around one-third of cancers in Australia are caused by common and avoidable risk factors.

This equates to around 37,000 new cases of cancer every year. The good news is, we can do something about it. Each of us can significantly reduce our cancer risk by making simple lifestyle changes.

Explore our cancer prevention resources to learn about how you can reduce your risk today.

Cancer risks & detection

Finding cancer early

In most cases the earlier a cancer is diagnosed and treated the better the outcome.

National screening programs

For most cancer types, finding it early means treatment has a better chance of success.

Family and hereditary risk

It is not uncommon for several members of the same family to develop cancer though most of the cancers will be unrelated

Can lifestyle choices affect your risk?

Lifestyle factors and cancer

Each of us can significantly reduce our cancer risk by making simple lifestyle changes.

Be SunSmart

Tips for being SunSmart, the SunSmart Schools Program, workplace education and SunSmart app and resources.

Quit smoking

Tobacco smoke is made up of thousands of carcinogens, or chemicals that are known to cause cancer.

Living with cancer

Cancer Council SA can help you and your family cope with a cancer diagnosis.

Workplace risk and cancer

Occupational exposure to carcinogens are estimated to cause over 5,000 new cases of cancer in Australia each year.