Why Support Us

 

There's no doubt that cancer is a tough opponent - about as tough as they come actually. But like all tough opponents, it can be beaten. It will require teamwork, effort and dedication. And that's what Call To Arms is all about.

One in three cancers are preventable. That's a fact. So we should all be doing whatever it takes to stay on top of our game and take the advantage away from cancer.

Parramatta Eels front-rower Tim Mannah knows from experience. Last year his brother Jon, who props for the Cronulla Sharks, was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. It was caught early, and now Jon is responding well to treatment. But here's the thing - he had no idea that he had it. It was only a visit to the doctor, courtesy of an unrelated illness, that picked it up. Tim says :

"Cancer isn't a myth. Especially now I realise how common it is, and how important it is to go to the doctor, and it can actually save your life if you do."

"People should get involved in Call To Arms because it saves lives. The more people that get involved, the more awareness will be raised and the more lives will be saved. It's a big deal, people should jump on board."

Never a truer word spoken, Tim.

Research, earlier diagnosis and new treatments give us all hope in the fight against cancer.

But none of that matters if men don't take themselves to the doctor for a regular check-up and some advice about cancer risks and preventions. We're a team - we all have to play our part.

That's what Call To Arms is all about.

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