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Cancer Survival Up But Prevention Lags | Melbourne News
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Australia’s cancer survival rate has soared from 50% to 72% in three decades—huge progress thanks to better diagnosis and treatment. But this win is overshadowed by a troubling drop in childhood vaccination rates, risking preventable disease outbreaks. Experts warn we’re neglecting prevention: cancer and chronic illness burdens could be slashed by tackling lifestyle and environmental factors, like the way tobacco was regulated. Meanwhile, rising life expectancy masks declining quality of life, with mental health crises—especially among youth—spiking under extreme heat. Celebrating survival is just the start; we need smarter, preventative public health strategies.
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