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  • The purpose of cancer screening is to find a disease in its early stages, before it causes symptoms, which increases the chance of successful treatment.
  • Australian population-based cancer screening programs exist for 3 cancers – breast, cervical and bowel.
  • If you have worrying symptoms, do not wait until you’re due for a cancer screening test – see your doctor as soon as possible.

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Reviewed on: 25-08-2022