Watch our journey of Conquering Cancer so far
The Conquering Cancer Film Series
Conquering Cervical Cancer
The first film in the series raises awareness of vaccination, screening and treatment in the global fight against cervical cancer.
Conquering Skin Cancer
Our newest film is on skin cancer, the world's most common and preventable cancer. Despite being preventable, one person dies every 4 minutes.
Conquering Breast Cancer
Join us in the global push to reduce breast cancer. Through health promotion and early detection, timely diagnosis and treatment...
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Testimonials
It will also improve and encourage young girls and women to have access to cervical services, including cervical cancer screening, timely treatment, and patient support among rural girls and women.
— Maud Mwakasungula, Executive Director, WOCACA
Our ability to bring the documentary to our country has raised the profile of Humanity at Heart as a serious player in the field, and we now actively collaborate with the National Cancer Control Committee.
— Tata Mayaah Eveline, Executive Director, Humanity at Heart International
The events were an immense success. The organisers and participants enjoyed every step of the event’s process and outcome. With the experience and lessons learned, ACO intends to showcase the documentary in other jurisdictions and use it as an advocacy driver for cervical cancer control policy change.
— African Cancer Organization
Sue’s journey is also a cry for how far we have to go, to win the fight against this preventable disease at an international level.
— ReviewsbyJudith
Everyone felt they learned more about cervical cancer, the global impact for women and the interventions for prevention.
— Gail Petersen Hock, NCCC Arizona Chapter
The events were an immense success. The organisers and participants enjoyed every step of the event’s process and outcome. With the experience and lessons learned, ACO intends to showcase the documentary in other jurisdictions and use it as an advocacy driver for cervical cancer control policy change.
— University of Cape Town
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What if we could eliminate cervical cancer?
1. The WHO says screening, along with vaccination and access to treatment for pre-cancers in line with global targets, will "put the world on track to eliminate cervical cancer within the next century".
2. Australia is on track to be the first country to eliminate cervical cancer, estimated to happen as soon as 2034.
3. Up to 70% of cervical cancer cases occur in women who are under-screened or have never been screened. Improving access to cervical screening is essential.
4. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer, and also the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women.
A woman still dies every two minutes from cervical cancer somewhere around the globe. It`s too many. We know how to prevent this cancer and we have the opportunity to rise up and eliminate it. But we have to work together to make it a reality.
If you`re wondering what you can do?
- Make sure you`re up to date with your own cervical screening. If not, book in with your health provider.
- Then ask your friends if they`re up to date and encourage them to get a cervical screening.
- If you are eligible for the HPV vaccine then ask for it. And if your children are eligible, then we`d encourage you to talk to your health provider about the HPV vaccine for them as well.
See, together we can look after ourselves and our community and help reduce the rates of cervical cancer.
#cervicalcancerprevention #hpvvaccine #getpapped #cervicalscreening #endcervicalcancer #conqeuringcancercampaign #HPVprevention #cervicalcancerelimination
Can skin cancer be a success story?
In Australia, melanoma rates are declining amongst those under 40 (*Cancer Council) - a testament to the power of iconic campaigns, pioneering research, and life-saving initiatives.
However, complacency is a huge risk to this process. And people need to hear the message over and over again.
We need to build upon the success of past campaigns to raise awareness and ensure the rates continue to decline for future generations.
Join us in this movement and tell us what techniques you use to stay safe from harmful UV?
Do you
- Wear sunscreen?
- Wear a hat?
- Wear protective clothing?
- Wear sunglasses?
- Check the UV index before you head outdoors?
- Avoid being out during high UV times of day?
- All the above?
Let us know in the comments.
*Link to Cancer Council statistics https://www.cancer.org.au/about-us/how-we-help/prevention/stories/turning-the-tide-of-skin-cancer
#conqeuringcancercampaign #sunsmart #sunsafety #cancerprevention #skincancer #skincancerawareness
Every skin cancer survivor we’ve spoken to has told us that they’re now extra vigilant with sun protection, not only for themselves but also their families. It makes sense doesn’t it, because they’ve had to live through skin cancer they don’t want it to happen again to themselves or their loved ones.
Ashely Reid flies the flag of prevention and best sun safe practices because he’s the CEO of Cancer Council WA. He’s also a melanoma survivor himself, so it’s not only his job, it’s personal.
After surgery to remove his melanoma, Ashley’s felt relief- but when his regular skin checkups soon revealed more skin cancers, his thoughts quickly turned to, “what’s next?”
Watch Ashley’s full story on our YouTube channel now.
From the feature film “Conquering Skin Cancer”, in cinemas December 2024. 💛 Book your tickets now through the link in our bio- you might save a life this summer!
@cancercouncilWA
#skincancerprevention #ConqueringSkinCancer #AshelyReid #CCWA #sunsafety #cancersurvivor
The Conquering Cancer Campaign is inviting you to imagine a world without cancer. In the past few years the possilbity that cervical cancer can be eliminated has become a reality. Australia is one country that`s on track to achieve this monumental goal due to the HPV vaccine and early detection with screening along with treatment. So what does this mean for other cancers. We`re daring to dream that one day - all cancers can be prevented.
And did you know that most skin cancers are preventable. So perhaps this could be the next cancer to hit the history books? If you wear protective clothing, sunglasses, hats and sunscreen and avoid being out in high UV times or day- you can greatly reduce your risk of getting skin cancer.
Join the movement and let us know your thoughts?
#conqueringcancer #skincancerprevention #cancer #preventcancer
It’s Melbourne Fashion week and we’re celebrating SunSmart fashion for all.
@SunSmartvic recently asked “Did you know UV damage adds up over time? Every time your unprotected skin is exposed to the sun’s UV, it can damage your cells’ DNA and increase your risk of skin cancer.”
So our question for you is “If fashionable and sun smart clothing was available would you wear it?”
Our answer would be - heck yes! Who wouldn’t want to protect themselves from harmful UV and look good at the same time!
So we think it’s fantastic that 19-year-old Curtin University fashion student, Daniella Steyn has been named Cancer Council WA’s 2023 SunSmart Fashion Project winner for her unique garment design that comes complete with UV protection.
Congratulations Daniella and the SunSmart Fashion Project!
Watch the full story over on our YouTube channel - link in bio
@CancerCouncilWA
@SunSmartVic
#SunSmart #MelbourneFashionWeek #UVProtection #SlipSlopSlapSeekSlide #conqueringskincancer
What is the Conquering Cancer Campaign about?
If we had to sum it up in a word then ‘Hope’ would be a good choice. We’re filmmakers and we created the Conquering Cancer Campaign to support the fight against cancer globally.
We’re sharing stories of hope from around the world because we think that all of us should be able to hope for and imagine a future without cancer.
So far our films have focused on cervical cancer elimination, conquering skin cancer and we’re underway on a film about breast cancer.
Join us to be part of the movement as we learn about how to conquering cancer.
#conqueringcervicalcancer #conqueringbreast cancer #ConqueringSkinCancer #moonshineagency #documentary #filmmakers #cancerelimination #cancerprevention
Do you ever wonder if people who work in cancer control are better at keeping up to date with their screenings because they have so much knowledge? Ashley Reid is the CEO of Cancer Council WA- so as you’d expect, he talks about cancer all day every day.
But a changing mole on his calf suddenly made it personal, and fortunately he knew it needed to be checked. And it’s very lucky he did because he was diagnosed with melanoma in 2020.
You can watch Ashley’s full story on our YouTube channel now.
And if you have a mole that you think looks suspicious, don’t wait, get it checked as soon as possible.
Ashley Reid’s story if from the feature film “Conquering Skin Cancer”, in Australian cinemas in December 2024. 💛 Book your tickets now through the link in our bio- you might save a life this summer!
@cancercouncilWA
#skincancer #skincancerawareness #ConqueringSkinCancer #melanoma #education #cancersurvivor#cancerawareness #cancerresearch #cancerprevention #skincheck #ConqueringCancerCampaign#cancerpreventio#AshleyReid #CancerCouncil #CCWA #cancercouncilWA
Director and Presenter Mike Hill has been interviewing for years, but he had a role reversal and found himself in the interviewee chair. The House of Wellness sat him down to get all the background on his work on Conquering Skin Cancer. As we head into the release of the film throughout cinemas in Australia, Mike might find himself in the hot seat more often!
Here`s some behind-the-scenes shots from the day. Yep, that`s Producer Sue Collins getting enthusiastic about seeing others take on the location set up (including wait staff, coffee machine wiring, and birds... birds can be noisy...) but for once, this wasn`t Sue`s concern 😆
If you haven`t booked your tickets yet, head to our bio to find the link for all the times and locations. This is a film you won`t want to miss on the big screen.
#conqueringskincancer #skincancer #documentary #MikeHill @MoonshineAgency #houseofwellness #conqueringcancercampaign
If early detection is the key to reducing the burden of skin cancer, then meeting Philip Tong was music to our ears. For us Aussies, we need to get a referral from a GP to see a dermatologist. But Phillip is using a technology that’s making access to skin checks easier than ever for his patients.
Philip is a Dermatologist and he sees skin cancer EVERY DAY. He explained that he’s using DermScreen, a technology platform that incorporates photographic hardware technology to make access to dermatologists and access to skin checks a lot easier.
Curious - you can learn more in this reel or head over to Youtube to watch the extended short film. Link in bio.
The feature film “Conquering Skin Cancer”, is only in Australian cinemas form December 2024. 💛 Book your tickets now through the link in our bio- you might save a life this summer!
#dermscreen #earlydetection #skincancer #melanoma #conqueringskincancer
2 in 3 Australian will be diagnosed with skin cancer before turning 70 - help us change this statistic!
Conquering Skin Cancer is more than just a film - it’s a movement.
And you can be part of it.
Just follow along, practice sun smart behaviour and remind your friends to do so as well.
Hope to see you at the cinema this December.
Tickets are on sale - link in our bio.
#ConqueringSkinCancer #skincancerprevention #sunsafety #moonshineagency #conqueringcancercampaign
About Moonshine Agency: Creators of Conquering Cancer Campaign
Moonshine Agency serves as the driving force behind the Conquering Cancer Campaign. As an impact film production house, our mission is to create unforgettable films that strengthen important social movements and make the world a better place.
Since 2010, we've worked hard to become highly specialised in impact filmmaking, covering all areas of the production process – from ideation and campaign development to communication strategy, outreach, and distribution. We craft beautiful, high-impact films and support their dissemination to ensure they reach their intended audiences