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Lung cancer occurs most often in adults between the ages of 40 and 70 who have smoked cigarettes for at least 20 years.

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program offers free low-dose CT scans to eligible Victorians aged between 50 and 70 years.

Cancer grows when normal body cells multiply in an uncontrolled way. Cancer can affect any part of the body. Some cancers can be treated. Cancer screening tests can help detect some cancers early.

Risk factors for throat cancer include smoking or chewing tobacco, drinking alcohol and Human papillomavirus (HPV).

Anyone can develop thyroid cancer, regardless of age or gender.

NTM lung disease is a serious disease caused by bacteria commonly found in soil and water. It can cause damage to the lungs and make people very ill.

Bowel cancer is highly curable if found at an early stage.

The aim of cancer screening is to find cancer in its early stages.

Cervical cancer information including signs and symptoms, screening, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, HPV vaccine and where to get help. Tests are recommended for 25-74 year olds every 5 years.

The causes of pancreatic cancer are unknown, but smokers are at greater risk.