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Tools to help carers and other supporters talk about cancer screening

Tips and tools to help you get ready for a chat about the cancer screening tests that everyone should have.
Who is it for?
Family and carers
What is it about?
Health checks you need, Health topics that matter to us, How professionals, family and carers can respect health rights
Who made it?
Family Planning NSW
When was it made?
It was created
26 years ago
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It was shared here .
Why do we trust it?

Because it was made to help, not for profit.

Learn more about why we trust it and how to check other information.

People with intellectual disability should have the same cancer screening tests as everyone else. That means that they may need:

  • cervical screening
  • breast screening
  • bowel screening.

Some people feel embarrassed talking about these topics. But cancer screenings saves lives and people with intellectual disability should not miss out.

These tools can help you:

  • say why cancer screening is important
  • get ready to talk
  • feel more relaxed about the topic.

The tools can help you feel prepared and be more relaxed.

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made to help, not for profit
  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

We've checked this resource, and you can follow our guide to know if health information is true and right for you.

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Family Planning NSW

Family Planning NSW helps people look after their sexual health. They give clinical services and health information to people in NSW.