Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Australia.

With around 55 Australians getting diagnosed with it each and every day. This means that over 20,000 Australians will be diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Since 1994 the 5-year survival rate has increased from 76% to 91%!

This is why #breastcancerawareness is so important. The work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation is saving lives. If you would like to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation then please visit their website here.

If you would like to talk to one of our doctors about breast cancer then please click here.

Help us to raise awareness at South Steyne Medical Centre for cancer research. The Daffodil Day Appeal is a great way to show love and support to those helping to eradicate cancer. It is also a fantastic way to support those currently suffering from the illness or caring for someone who is.

Help end cancer! Get involved by clicking the link below: https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

Red Nose days seeks to eliminate sudden infant deaths. In Australia more than 3000 babies will die suddenly and unexpectedly each year. Help support work and research aimed at eliminating this. Since Red Nose day began sudden infant deaths have been reduced by 85%. Find out more bellow:

https://www.rednoseday.org.au/about-red-nose-day

Tradies’ Health Month @ South Steyne Medical.

Statistics show that nearly 3 in 5 workplace injuries involve a tradie! Help raise awareness this August for the tradies who keep Australia ticking. Even though tradies make up 35% of the workforce they make up over 50% of the workplace injuries. If you would like to learn more about occupational health and safety talk with your GP.

Jeans for Genes day raises awareness for life saving genetic research. This research helps to create disease free childhoods around the world. If you would like to help raise awareness for this initiative then please weare your genese on the 6th of August this year.

To learn more click the link below: https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/

Being able to recognise a stroke may help save someone’s life or even your own. Learn the F.A.S.T. acronym to help remember how to spot a stroke

. F: Facial Drooping

A: Arm Weakness

S: Speech Difficulties

T: Time. Call 000

Speak to your doctor the next time you are with us or learn more by clicking the links below:

https://strokefoundation.org.au/en/What-we-do/Prevention-programs/National-stroke-week

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/manly-NSW-2095/south-steyne-manly-medical-centre/doctors