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We would like to wish Sharon a wonderful 60th Birthday.

Even though she went away for holidays on this special day, we waited till she came back for a little surprise.

Wishing you many happy returns on your 60th birthday and for the coming years ahead.

Best wishes from the doctors, nurses and reception staff.

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death and disability in the world today

The term ‘cardiovascular disease’ (CVD) refers to any disease of the heart, vascular disease of the brain, or disease of the blood vessel. More people die from CVDs worldwide than from any other cause: over 17.9 million every year, according to the World Health Organization. Of these deaths, 80% are due to coronary heart diseases (eg heart attack) and cerebrovascular diseases (eg strokes) and mostly affect low- and middle-income countries.

To find out more about actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD and controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.   Click here: www.world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/cvds/

At least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia was formed in Sydney in 1996.

Australian support groups began to emerge in 1993, first in NSW with the formation of Prostates Anonymous, a self-help group. In the following years further groups emerged independently of each other throughout the country. Many of these groups were initiated independently of health services while others had informal partnerships with local health professionals who supported meetings with venues and occasional guest speakers. During these formative years some groups worked to raise public awareness about prostate cancer and initiated informal connections with other support groups or health agencies.

It was not until 2001 that the relationship between the national support group movement and PCFA was clearly and formally established. At this point there were 40 support groups across the country.

THREE FACTS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER

2. Approximately 3,500 Australian men die of prostate cancer each year

3. More men die of prostate cancer than women die of breast cancer

What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate. These abnormal cells can continue to multiply in an uncontrolled way and sometimes spread outside the prostate into nearby or distant parts of the body.

Prostate cancer is generally a slow growing disease and the majority of men with low grade prostate cancer live for many years without symptoms and without it spreading and becoming life-threatening. However, high grade disease spreads quickly and can be lethal. Appropriate management is key.

What are the symptoms?

In the early stages, there may be no symptoms. In the later stages, some symptoms of prostate cancer might include:

• Feeling the frequent or sudden need to urinate
• Finding it difficult to urinate (for example, trouble starting or not being able to urinate when the feeling is there or poor urine flow)
• Discomfort when urinating
• Finding blood in urine or semen
• Pain in the lower back, upper thighs or hips.

These symptoms may not mean you have prostate cancer, but if you experience any of them, go and see your doctor.

To find out more about prostate cancer, click here: https://www.prostate.org.au/awareness/general-information/what-you-need-to-know-about-prostate-cancer/

Headache is one of the commonest symptoms experienced by humans.

As there are so many types of headache and as headache affects each person differently, it is important that you consult your doctor.

Migraines are headaches that typically last from 4-72 hours and you may experience nausea and vomiting as well as sensitivity to light or sound. Migraine sufferers frequently report throbbing pain that worsens with normal activity.

Help your doctor by keeping a headache diary. You can also click here for a headache questionnaire: httpshttps://headacheaustralia.org.au/headache-management/headache-migraine-diaries

Click here for a quick quiz to determine whether you may suffer from migraines.

Check out the different types of headache on https://headacheaustralia.org.au/types-of-headaches/

To find out more about headaches click here: https://headacheaustralia.org.au/

Suicide Prevention Australia have been providing national leadership for Australia’s suicide prevention sector for more than 25 years.

Role and Purpose

R U OK?Day is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs.

Phone numbers for help:

Lifeline (24/7 )
13 11 14
lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue (24/7)
1300 224 636
beyondblue.org.au

The ATF is calling upon all Australians to be aware of any changes or symptoms related to thyroid cancer.

Although Thyroid Cancer can affect all Australians of all age groups and demographics, statistics show that younger Australian women are more at risk. Awareness is the key to ensure you do not overlook any symptoms or changes that need to be investigated.

• 2744 women and 1041 men are estimated to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer
during 2020
• Thyroid Cancer was the 9th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2016,
with 2020 estimated figures to remain the same
• Thyroid Cancer increased from 363 in 1982 to 2973 in 2016
• Average survival rate after 5 years is 97% with early diagnosis and treatment

‘ATF Medical Advisor – Professor Bruce Robinson says, “If you have any change of voice, an unexplained cough, breathlessness or difficulty swallowing then a thyroid problem could be the
cause and a thyroid ultrasound is indicated.’

‘Professor Robinson continues, Lumps in the thyroid more than 1.5cm should be biopsied if they are not making thyroid hormones. Biopsy is critical to determine whether lumps are benign or
malignant (cancerous).’

‘Although, if detected early the outcome and recovery is very positive. There are many reasons why thyroid cancer can develop and all Australians need to be aware, particularly if you have a thyroid disorder, family history of thyroid cancer or symptoms that need to be investigated, continues Prof Robinson.’

‘Early detection is essential to ensure nothing is overlooked and the ATF are here to help with information and support patients through their journey,’ says Beverley Garside – ATF CEO.

To find out more, click here: https://thyroidfoundation.org.au/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/austhyroidfdn

We can all be F.A.S.T. Heroes!

This National Stroke Week (Aug 31-Sept 6) Stroke Foundation is urging Australians from all walks of life to become the next generation of F.A.S.T. Heroes.

A F.A.S.T. hero is anyone who can help save a life simply by knowing how to recognise the F.A.S.T. (Face. Arms. Speech and Time) signs of stroke.

When a stroke happens, brain cells start dying at a frightening rate of up to 1.9 million per minute, but medical treatments can stop this damage.

The message is simple – Time is brain. The faster you can be treated after stroke, the more chance you have of making a full recovery.

About the Stroke Foundation