December 2024

Nov 29, 2024 | Newsletter

Newsletter Seaford Heights Medical Centre – December 2024  Volume 1, Issue 1

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

Nov 26, 2024 | Blog

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, develops from the inner lining of the bowel and is usually preceded by growths called polyps, which may become invasive cancer if undetected. Depending on where the cancer begins, bowel cancer may be called colon or...

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 10, 2024 | Blog

Breast cancer is a significant health issue in Australia, being the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It can occur in both men and women, although it is much...

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men aged 50 and over

Sep 9, 2024 | Blog

In Australia, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. About 3,000 of our dads, brothers, husbands, sons and mates will lose their battle every year Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men, with an increased...

Asthma Awareness

Sep 5, 2024 | Blog

National Asthma Week 1st – 7th September 2024 What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which leads to symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. These...