1 IN 6 MEN WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER IN THEIR LIFETIME
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia. Globally, more than 1.4 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Across the country, there are more than 230,000 men living with and beyond the disease. Many are dealing with serious… Read more
Common Symptoms of PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition that affects 8-13% of women of reproductive age. We don’t know the exact cause of PCOS, but genetics has an important role, and family history is also important. PCOS is commonly associated with increased levels of… Read more
WHEN WAS YOUR LAST SKIN CANCER & MELANOMA CHECK?
Dear patients, At Dural Family Medical Practice, some of our doctors have undertaken additional sub-specialisation training in skin cancer medicine and perform regular skin checks and skin cancer removals. Skin checks are strongly recommended for all adults in Australia. Common risk factors for skin cancer… Read more
Menopause Knowledge Drop
Management and treatment of menopausal symptoms depend on each individual woman’s experience. Healthy living, herbal and complementary therapies (including herbs and phytoestrogens), menopausal hormone therapy, or MHT (formerly called hormone replacement therapy, or HRT), or some non-hormonal prescription medications may assist with symptoms. If you’re… Read more
5 Cancer-Fighting Vegetables For Your Fridge
When you think of cancer-fighting veges, what comes to mind? Did you know that of all the vegetables tested, these above five veges had the most cancer-preventing properties? Notice anything they all have in common? All five belong to one of only two superfood families:… Read more
Mothers, Sisters, Wives and Daughters – Your Health is Valuable and Precious.
WOMEN’S HEALTH There’s more to women’s health than meets the eye. Each season of life bears different challenges and responsibilities, and every woman is unique in her own biological, social and psychological make up. Having a regular long-standing GP can be valuable in order for… Read more
