Next Practice Prahran

🍎 Red Apple Day for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Today our team is showing their support for Red Apple Day, a national initiative helping to raise awareness of bowel cancer and the importance of early detection.

Why a red apple? The red apple is the symbol of bowel cancer awareness in Australia, representing a simple but powerful reminder to prioritise bowel health and take part in screening when eligible.

Bowel cancer is one of Australia’s most common cancers, yet many people are unaware that it can develop without any symptoms in its early stages. That’s why screening is so important.

Some symptoms of bowel cancer can include:
🔴 Changes in bowel habits
🔴 Blood in your stool or bleeding from the re**um
🔴 Unexplained weight loss
🔴 Ongoing abdominal pain or bloating
🔴 Fatigue or unexplained anaemia

If you are aged 45 to 74, you may be eligible for a free bowel screening kit through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

🍎 Visiting the clinic today? Swing by reception and grab a red apple while stocks last as we help spread awareness for bowel cancer.

POV: your pelvic floor appointment feels more like a wellness ritual ☁️

It’s World Thyroid Day today 🦋

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck, and it plays a huge role in regulating energy, metabolism, mood, hormones and sleep. When the thyroid isn’t functioning properly, symptoms can be vague and easily overlooked.

Persistent fatigue, brain fog, feeling cold, weight changes, dry skin/hair or irregular menstrual cycle can sometimes be linked to thyroid dysfunction.

Your thyroid is controlled by the pituitary gland in the brain, which releases thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In response, the thyroid produces hormones (T3 and T4) that travel through the bloodstream and help regulate many of the body’s functions.

When this system isn’t working properly, the thyroid can become
•Underactive (hypothyroidism) - slowing body processes down
•Overactive (hyperthyroidism) - speeding them up

Your thyroid function can usually be assessed with a simple blood test arranged by your GP.

If this sounds familiar, it may be worth speaking with one of our GPs for a check-in and to explore things further 💙