Screening for cervical cancer Meghan Betts You can follow Meghan at Let’s Talk Medical The National Cervical Screening Program initiated in 1991 currently provides cervical screening tests via a Pap smear. Pap smears do not detect or diagnose cervical cancer; however, they are important for identifying cellular changes or abnormalities which may be … Continue reading Screening for Cervical Cancer
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Bowel Cancer Written by Meghan Betts Bowel (or colorectal) cancer is the second most common cancer in Australians and is particularly prevalent in those over 50 years of age. Symptoms of bowel cancer include a change in bowel habits, thin bowel movements, blood in the stools, abdominal or rectal pain, fatigue or weight loss. It … Continue reading Bowel Cancer