News
World Cancer Day 4 February 2012
This World Cancer Day, Cancer Australia is urging Australians to commit to some lifestyle changes to help reduce their risk of cancer. more
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
February, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, provides an opportunity for us all to focus on ovarian cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease. It is important that women are aware of the facts about ovarian cancer, the symptoms to look out for and what to do. more
2011 PdCCRS grant recipients announced
Cancer Australia would like to congratulate the successful grant applicants of the 2011 round of the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS). more
Announcement of 2012 research priorities
Cancer Australia and its funding partners are pleased to announce the research priorities for the 2012 round of the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS). more
Report to the Nation - Lung Cancer 2011 released
Cancer Australia has released the Report to the Nation - Lung Cancer 2011 which provides for the first time a concise summary of national statistics on lung cancer in Australia. more
Cancer Australia and AIHW release first report on lung cancer
The rate of new cases of lung cancer among women has risen while the rate for men has fallen, according to a report released today by Cancer Australia and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Lung cancer in Australia: an overview is the first comprehensive report on national statistics on lung cancer in Australia. more
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre's Annual Report 2010-2011 now available
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre's 2010-2011 Annual Report has now been released. To view click here.
To view Cancer Australia's Annual Report 2010-2011 click here.
Features
A new national gynaecological cancers service delivery and resource framework
Cancer Australia’s National Centre for Gynaecological Cancers, in partnership with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, has released a new national gynaecological cancers service delivery and resource framework.
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New breast cancer resource for men
A new resource, Not just a woman’s disease: Information about breast cancer in men, has been developed to provide information about breast cancer in men, address gaps in information about the disease and provide specific information to help men deal with their experience.
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New clinical practice guidelines available
NBOCC's new clinical practice guidelines, Recommendations for use of bisphosphonates for advanced breast cancer, are now available.
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GP online learning on cancer screening
A new interactive online learning module has been developed in collaboration with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Cancer Council Australia. The module is designed to support the central role that GPs play in discussing and managing cancer screening.
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A reflection on National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre's achievement
As National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) moves into a new era by amalgamating with Cancer Australia, NBOCC Chairman, Professor Ian Olver AM, reviews the significant achievements of the organisation to date.
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Understanding ductal carcinoma in situ resource
A new resource, Understanding ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and deciding about treatment is now available to order in hard copy. The resource is a communication aid designed to assist clinicians to communicate with women diagnosed with DCIS to improve their understanding about their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and support.
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