Cancer Australia

17 June 2011

Cancer Australia has released a new resource for general practitioners and gynaecologists to assist in effective and timely investigation of symptoms which could be endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer is the most common invasive gynaecological cancer in Australia and the incidence of the disease is increasing.

4 May 2011

A new study by the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) and National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)* has found that once women with ovarian cancer have experienced symptoms, reducing time to diagnosis does not improve outcomes.

1 March, 2011

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)* has released a new resource for health organisations and individual health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to promote breast cancer awareness through locally-run Well Women Workshops.

Wednesday 23 February 2011

A groundbreaking national study by the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) and National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)* will provide the first national data about the treatment received by women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Australia.

Friday 4 February 2011

On World Cancer Day (4 February) Cancer Australia and National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)* are encouraging Australians to take positive action to prevent cancer.

Over 114,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year in Australia, and cancer remains the biggest health concern of Australians.

“While some risk factors for cancer are outside of our control, such as age or genetics, many people may be unaware that an estimated one third of cancers worldwide are preventable”. said Dr Helen Zorbas, Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Australia and NBOCC*.

“On World Cancer Day, we encourage all Australians to join the international effort to reduce the number of lives affected by cancer by making healthier choices to reduce their cancer risk,” said Dr Zorbas.

Monday 25 October 2010

Of the 14,000 Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer this year, 30% live outside a major metropolitan city. As well as the usual challenges faced by women with breast cancer these women face additional challenges due to their geographical location in gaining access to information, support and treatment services.

Today at the Pink Ribbon Breakfast in Sydney more than 800 people from the political, corporate, health and media sectors will come together to hear about meeting the challenges for women with breast cancer in rural Australia.

Sunday 24 October 2010

Today more than 4000 women with breast cancer in rural and regional areas welcome the launch of a new service to keep them in touch with loved ones when undergoing radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer away from home.

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)* is pleased to announce the successful roll-out of a new and innovative program, Stay in Touch, connecting rural families separated by treatment for breast cancer.

Friday, 15 October 2010

Today at National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre’s (NBOCC)* Pink Ribbon Lunch the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Ageing will launch a new resource to assist women living with secondary breast cancer.

05 October 2010

Nurses and community health workers in rural, regional and remote Australia are encouraged to apply for scholarships to expand their skills in caring for local women with breast cancer.

13 September 2010

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander breast cancer survivors from far and wide will gather in Broome tomorrow (14 September) to share stories, broaden their knowledge and have their say on the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with breast cancer in rural and regional Australia.

8 September 2010

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)* is undertaking a demonstration project which aims to develop and implement a model of shared care between primary and specialist clinicians, for the follow-up of women for early breast cancer, that supports best practice care.

17 May 2010

Applications are now invited from health organisations and individual health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to promote breast cancer awareness through locally-run workshops for Indigenous women.

9 March 2010

Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are at significantly increased risk of being diagnosed with a subsequent invasive breast cancer according to study findings released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)*.