Cancer - Country SA PHN

Support for cancer in SA

Targeting cancer in Australia’s population

A major cause of illness

Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. Cancers can develop from most cell types and are distinguished from one another by the location in the body where the disease began (for example, lung) or by the cell type involved (known as histology).

Cancer is a major cause of illness in Australia and has substantial social and economic impact on on individuals, families and communities.

Cancer Council

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