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This year I turned 50 but unfortunately approximately 17,600 women in Victoria will be diagnosed with cancer, and around 5,200 will die from the disease.
After many years of being unwell, last year I was diagnosed with a rare Adrenocortical Carcinoma (cancer on my left adrenal gland) which was successfully removed via surgery but I continue to fight cancer spread today.
However, thanks to wonderful generosity like yours, the rate of women dying from cancer is declining. Since 1994, the rate has been consistently decreasing by 1.4% per year.
By living a healthy lifestyle and participating in recommended screening programs, women can significantly reduce their risk of developing cancer and increase their chances of discovering it early.
I hope my experience and catching up with me at this afternoon tea will inspire you to keep up with your regular medical checks too.
