Cancer Institute NSW

Pastor Binneh Conteh was just 30 years old when diagnosed with bowel cancer.

“My life was shattered. Just imagine – I was young, healthy and full of energy. I was writing an honours thesis. But above all, I had a wife and young kids.”

He went to the doctor after noticing blood in his stool. Tests revealed his cancer was close to stage 3 and had spread to other parts of the body. What followed was 3 years of treatment and recovery.

Despite a hard journey, Pastor Binneh is now 15 years cancer free and counting. This , he is sharing his story to help more people find bowel cancer early. 💙

This , we're delighted to announce our new partnership with SSI - Settlement Services International to support cancer prevention among newly arrived refugees, with funding from the Refugee Health Flexible Fund.

We're proud to stand together, as leading NSW organisations in humanitarian settlement services and cancer control.

Together, we will promote cancer prevention to newly arrived refugee communities in ways that are culturally appropriate and trauma-informed, equitable and effective.🧡

The Socceroos are off to a flying start at the Men’s FIFA World Cup, but how’s your game plan looking?

As continues, it’s important to remember that the biggest wins on the field happen thanks to good planning and strategy.

Your squad to reduce your cancer risk should include:
⚽ Protecting your skin
⚽ Being active
⚽ Eating healthy foods
⚽ Maintaining a healthy weight
⚽ Quitting smoking or va**ng
⚽ Reducing alcohol

Bowel cancer screening saves lives.

Stay healthy for yourself and your loved ones – Australians aged 45-74 can do the test every two years.

It is quick, easy and can be done at home.

Sadly 1 in 5 men in NSW will get prostate cancer by age 85, but having the right information can help.

Many prostate cancers do not cause symptoms in the early stages, but there are some symptoms to look out for:

➡️ Problems passing urine
➡️ Having to pass urine more often
➡️ Not being able to wait to go to the bathroom
➡️ Pain or burning when passing urine
➡️ Blood in the urine or semen
➡️ Pain in the lower back or hips
➡️ Tiredness, shortness of breath, weight loss or dizziness

is a great time to learn more and be proactive about your health. Speak with a GP about any symptoms or concerns.

As more people live beyond a cancer diagnosis, understanding and supporting cancer survivorship has never been more important.

Don’t miss the inaugural NSW Cancer Summit – In Conversation panel series, where leading experts and people with lived experience will share insights into cancer survivorship.

Did you know every drink increases your bowel cancer risk?

As alcohol is broken down in the body, it can damage the DNA in cells in the colon and re**um. This can lead to bowel cancer.

Make an informed choice for your health.

There’s a simple way to better understand your own risk of alcohol-related bowel cancer. Use our alcohol and cancer risk tool to find out an estimate based on your age, s*x and weekly drinking habits.