Take advantage of cancer screening
Melanoma of the skin, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and bowel cancer are projected to be the five most common cancers diagnosed this year in the Central Coast Local…
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Groundbreaking melanoma research saved Adam’s life
Adam Brown was just 33 years old when he was first diagnosed with stage four melanoma after his wife Kristy noticed a suspicious looking mole on his back. A skin…
Umina Bowling club raises funds for cancer patients
Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club has donated $5,000 to Gosford Hospital’s Cancer Unit to help purchase surgical equipment for local cancer patients. The club presented the cheque to Central Coast…
Campaign calls for caution when renovating pre-1990 homes
Residents have been asked to ‘think twice about asbestos’ in a new campaign launched during National Asbestos Awareness Week (November 22 to 28) aimed at challenging complacency when renovating. Federal…
Down-to-earth guide for those navigating cancer
A local author has launched a new book to help individuals impacted by cancer. Ettalong’s Dr Toni Linsday said ‘The Cancer Companion’ will provide a guide and strategies for individuals…
Going Dry in July to help locals living with cancer
‘Going dry’ this July in support of cancer-affected families is something Umina Beach local, Carol, can get behind. Carol was part of the Central Coast Local Health District’s CoastCanCare wellness…
Cohan needs our help
What was initially thought to be growing pains, has proved to be a bigger challenge for sweet and bubbly 12-year-old, Cohan Daly. On December 31, 2020, he was diagnosed with…
Exercise versus cancer
A Central Coast specialist breast surgeon who is accredited at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital features as a guest author in a new book, The Exercise Prescription, which reveals the latest…
My dog saved my life
A Central Coast cancer survivor has released a book sharing her story in hopes it will encourage others to get checked and not ignore potentially harmful health symptoms. Janette Cox’s…
$16,000 for children’s cancer research raised
Wyong Netball Association export, turned premiership-winning NSW Swifts defender, Lauren Moore, has raised over $16,000 for children’s cancer research by shaving her head. With the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season…
Cancer patients more vulnerable to COVID-19
Central Coast cancer patients have added their voices to a local doctor’s campaign supporting the NSW Government’s and NSW Health’s calls for communities to do right by their most vulnerable…
Cancers blamed on coal
[Forum] It is of the utmost importance that the people of the Wyong Local Government Area read the facts about Wallarah 2 Coal Mine. I live in Blue Haven and…
Financial counselling service for people affected by cancer
Cancer Council NSW has launched a new, face-to-face financial counselling service for people affected by cancer in the Central Coast region, with a dedicated Financial Counsellor delivering support exclusively designed…
Soiree to benefit cancer patients
Scholarships in Radiotherapy will hold its annual Japanese Garden Annual Soiree on October 29, to benefit cancer patients. The 2017 Scholarships in Radiotherapy research and education programme includes the addition…
Campaign commenced to aid eight-year-old boy
Toukley Golf Club has raised more than $10,000 through a Go Fund Me campaign to assist a Toukley family with their son’s recovery from cancer. Eight-year-old , Logan Haanskorf, was…
Radiation experts to train therapists
Three radiation therapists from the Central Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital have volunteered for a mission to improve cancer treatment in Myanmar, one of the world’s poorest nations. Mr…