Have Your Say On Cancer In WA

What you thought about cancer prevention in Western Australia

• You were surprised by the overall preventability of cancer
• You were positive about the role government can play in cancer prevention
• More needs to be done to improve awareness around risk factors and screening for bowel cancer
• There are opportunities for improving sun protection messages at high schools
• You were supportive of the HPV vaccination program and Breastscreen WA
• Keep up the good work in tobacco control
• You didn’t know much about oesophageal and stomach cancers, including who is at risk, what the symptoms are, and how to prevent these cancers
• You were confused about recommendations on prostate cancer screening

• Shared the consultation findings with the community and other organisations involved in cancer prevention
• Created an agenda for action on cancer prevention in WA

To see the full consultation findings and agenda for action, click here:

http://healthywa.wa.gov.au/~/media/Files/HealthyWA/Original/Your-say-on-cancer-wa/13009-chief-health-officer-report.ashx