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Risk of bowel cancer can be reduced |
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According to Australia’s Department of Health, around 25 per cent, or more than 3,000 of the 13,000 bowel cancers diagnosed in Australia every year could be prevented if men and women maintained a healthy body weight, ate a healthy diet and engaged in daily physical activity |
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prostate cancer |
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PSA density |
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selenium in diet |
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- Selenium is an essential mineral that works as part of an important antioxidant enzyme. The body only needs a very small amount of selenium. The amount is measured in micrograms (mcg). The highest concentrations of selenium in the body are found in the liver, kidney, heart, and spleen. |
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tumour markers |
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- Tumour markers are chemical substances that are produced by some cancers. Most of these substances can be found in the bloodstream in small amounts even when cancer is not present. When cancers produce these substances, they are usually produced in very large amounts. The amount of the substances may increase far above a normal level as the disease worsens. |
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Useful Links |
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Australian Men's Health Network - Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - Hotline: 1800 220 099 - Australian Cancer Society - National Cancer Information Service: 13 11 20 |
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