Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit

WACPRU is jointly funded by @CPsychResearch and @CancerCouncilWA to produce high quality cancer prevention research addressing lifestyle behaviours

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

Prize draw entry (5 x $20 vouchers)

We are recruiting participants to better understand Australian individuals’ food awareness.

The study will take approximately 40 minutes over a week (separated into 3-parts).

See thread for more details and study link

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

If you are interested in taking part, please click the link below for more information on the study aims and requirements.

https://t.co/vL2vynferu

Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) has approved this study [HREC Number HRE2022-0251]

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

Prize draw entry (5 x $20 vouchers)

We are recruiting participants to better understand Australian individuals’ food awareness.

The study will take approximately 40 minutes over a week (separated into 3-parts).

See thread for more details and study link

[Make Smoking History @msh_wa]

📢The wait is over... Proud to announce our NEW '#WorriedAboutYou' ad launched yesterday!
This campaign aims to remind people who smoke about the worry that smoking causes their loved ones, & to motivate them to quit smoking. Watch it now📺👇
https://t.co/fZ6CWgo8bl

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

"From next month, Australia will become the first country in the world to universally offer self-collection kits to women for cervical cancer screening"

https://t.co/1DZEQzb8OW

#CancerPrevention #Cancer #Screening #Prevention #CervicalScreening #cervicalcancer

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

Taking into account intersecting identities matters when it comes to creating and implementing cancer prevention strategies

#Cancer #CancerPrevention #Race #Gender #Intersectionality

https://t.co/LIfOxX3NXc

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

If you are interested in taking part, please click the link below for more information on the study’s aims and requirements.

https://t.co/vL2vymYbpu

Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) has approved this study [HREC Number HRE2022-0251]

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

1.45 million Australians will die of cancer over the 25-year period from 2020-2044 without major new government investments in prevention, early detection and patient care.
https://t.co/TXsDstyk7n
Prevention is key!
#Cancer #prevention

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

Obesity Policy Coalition outlines 2022 election priorities. There is a need to improve Australia's food environment, preventing associated chronic diseases and conditions, including some cancers,

https://t.co/XzUQsLOTq7

#cancerprevention #obesity #Cancer

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

"We have to move on from the stigma and bias...An important message is that lung cancer is no longer about smokers – up to one in five patients with lung cancers might never have smoked”

https://t.co/eRR9v2mngs

#lungcancer #prevention

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

"Social media has been found to play a role as both an information source and as a means of exposure to e-cigarette advertising in Australia"

https://t.co/d38a0kSkJG

#smoking #vaping #quitsmoking #youth

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

"Ms Hume ignored all the warning signs — and there were a lot of them"

https://t.co/wnI6z8GPPf

#ovariancancer #awareness #beproactive

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

"Obesity is a wickedly complex problem that resists tidy solutions"

https://t.co/RI78MNPjm3

#obesity #nutrition #healthylifestyle

[Cancer Council WA @CancerCouncilWA]

Free cancer education program for Aboriginal health professionals run by @TheAHCWA is running from Monday 16th – Friday 20th May 2022. Places are limited. Download and complete the application form via https://t.co/3aBKDuNxY1 or call 08 9227 1631.

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

Screening does save lives. Everyone should feel safe and included when looking after their health.

https://t.co/3IfLHD7uEZ

#Cancer #CancerPrevention #BowelCancer #LGBTIQA

[Melissa Ledger @Melissa_Ledger]

.@CancerCouncilWA's very first UV meter (with art installation) all spruced up and ready to display the real time UV for passers by for another 10 years!
Thanks @SunSmartWA and #MarkStrickland great thread and work.
#CreatingSupportiveEnvirons

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

Screen time interventions successful in reducing screen time in children and adolescents. However, no significant impact on obesity

https://t.co/wQMj2cKVl9

#obesity #movement #PhysicalActivity

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

low calorie sweeteners...where do you stand?

https://t.co/nD1dT8Douy

#lowsugar #nutrition #sugarconsumption

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

A new Australian study has found heavy drinking in adolescents can increase the risk of cancer later in life

https://t.co/s6e9foDhFD

#Cancer #CancerPrevention #Alcohol #alcoholawareness

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

We may be out of the summer season, but the danger remains. Stay #sunsafe by #SlipSlopSlapSeekSlide @SunSmartWA

[Western Australian Cancer Prevention Research Unit @wacpru]

Investigating gut health in relation to cancer prevention and treatments

Impact of Different Types of Diet on Gut Microbiota Profiles and Cancer Prevention and Treatment https://t.co/mqYY9sXkdD #mdpimedicina via @MDPIOpenAccess

#guthealth #Cancerprevention