News
Extension of bowel cancer screening welcomed
Cancer Australia CEO, Dr Helen Zorbas, welcomes the Minister for Health’s announcement today of a continued commitment to reducing the impact of bowel cancer in Australia through the extension of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. more
Parliamentarians unite on Teal Ribbon Day
This Teal Ribbon Day, parliamentarians will join the Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health, and key cancer organisations at Parliament House to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.more
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
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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