Cancer Prevention in Primary Care – Five Practical Conversation Starters

Ready-to-use conversation starters for cancer prevention in primary care

Cancer doesn't announce itself. The right conversation at the right time can make all the difference

This resource provides health professionals with five ready-to-use conversation starters, designed to fit naturally into everyday consultations. Covering personalised cancer risk, alcohol, sun safety, bowel screening, and smoking and vaping, it helps patients take meaningful steps toward reducing their cancer risk. 

Why This Matters

Primary care is one of the most powerful settings for cancer prevention. This resource gives health professionals the tools to confidently encourage healthy lifestyle choices, increase participation in screening programs and support patients to take action before cancer develops or progresses. 

Health Professionals will feel empowered to:

• Open the door to cancer risk conversations with confidence
• Guide patients toward meaningful lifestyle changes
• Build trust around sensitive health topics like alcohol and smoking
• Explore behaviour change strategies to reduce cancer rates across their community
  

This Resource is Perfect For:

• GP clinics and Health Services
• Primary Care and Allied Health Professionals
• Skin Cancer Clinics and Dermatology Practices
• Respiratory and Chronic Disease Services
• Community Health Centres
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services
• Rural and Remote Health Services
• Government and Councils
• PHNs
  

Download this Conversation Guide today.