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  1. Oral sex

    Oral sex is using your mouth, lips or tongue to stimulate your partner’s genitals or anus. Includes consent, risks, STIs, reducing risk, avoiding oral sex and where to get help.

  2. Cancer

    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.

  3. Diabetes and oral health

    People with diabetes have a higher risk of tooth and gum problems.

  4. Oral conditions - young children

    Oral conditions such as mouth ulcers and oral thrush can happen to young babies and infants.

  5. Throat cancer

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

  6. Thyroid cancer

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

  7. Cervical cancer

    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.

  8. Pancreatic cancer

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

  9. Skin cancer

    Check all of your skin, not just sun-exposed areas. If you notice anything unusual, including any change in shape, colour or size of a spot, or the development of a spot, visit your doctor as soon as possible.

  10. Prostate cancer

    Prostate cancer can be treated in a variety of ways, so discuss treatment options with your doctor.

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