Cancer Institute NSW Innovations in Cancer Conference 2023 – Save the date
The Cancer Institute NSW Innovations in Cancer Conference will return in 2023 1 August 2023, Sydney
NSW Multicultural Health Communications (MHC) Awards 2022
Congratulations to Nyan Thit Tieu who has won a Consumer/Community Representative of the Year Award! We were delighted to hear of Thit’s success in being awarded a ‘Consumer / Community Representative of the Year’ award at the 2022 Multicultural Health Communications Awards. Thit was nominated by the Cancer Institute NSW where she is a…
National Skin Cancer Action Week: 20-26 November
National Skin Cancer Action WeekTM highlights that we need to do more to promote sun protection. Often called our ‘national cancer’, Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with approximately two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer during their lifetime. It is estimated that almost twice as many men…
It’s National Skin Cancer Action Week – 20-26 November
What we know about skin cancer Skin cancer is Australia’s most common, most costly, and one of the most preventable cancers. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. It is estimated that in 2022, 17,756 melanomas will have been diagnosed in Australia. Currently, two in three Australians will be diagnosed…
Updated information from Cancer Council – Fertility and Cancer
Fertility and Cancer Cancer and its treatment may affect a person’s ability to conceive a child or maintain a pregnancy (fertility). Whether or not you want to become a parent or add to your family, you may be wondering how cancer will affect your fertility. We hope this information will help you understand how you may…
Updated information from Cancer Council – Understanding Kidney Cancer
Understanding Kidney Cancer This resource includes information on the most common type of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma (RCC). It covers how kidney cancer is diagnosed and treated and includes information about support services. Understanding Kidney Cancer is available online and in print. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest order form…
From Lived Experience Australia – Self Care Charter
Self Care Charter Seeking your input for the development of a Charter for self-care Lived Experience Australia (LEA) is undertaking the development of a CHARTER for the Australian Self Care Alliance (ASCA), and we are currently seeking input from a diverse range of health consumer groups on what could and should be included. This work…
Australian Cancer Plan – Consultation open
Consultation opens on draft Australian Cancer Plan The Australian Government is calling for stakeholder input on the draft Australian Cancer Plan (ACP) which is designed to provide lasting change and improve outcomes for all people affected by cancer. ‘The draft ACP presents the opportunity for all Australians to comment on a ground-breaking national strategy that…
From Cancer Australia: Have your say on the Australian Cancer Plan
Cancer Australia is now pleased to share the draft ACP for public consultation. The consultation on the draft ACP presents the opportunity for all Australians to comment on a ground-breaking national cancer strategy that sets out and addresses priority areas, objectives and actions in cancer control. To make a difference we need coordinated system-wide engagement.…
The NSW Cancer Plan
The NSW Cancer Plan was launched earlier this year. It provides a whole-of-sector perspective on cancer control and describes how our key stakeholders across the state, including NSW Health, will work together to deliver better outcomes. This Plan was designed with stakeholders who provided their thoughts, comments and expertise. More than 800 people contributed their…
Cancer Institute NSW – Cancer Conversations
Cancer Conversations, an after-hours online forum run by the Cancer Institute NSW where ‘the latest information and emerging evidence from key cancer conferences are brought to life with expert speakers from across the state.’ The Cancer Institute NSW and eviQ Education are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 15 November at 7pm exploring a coordinated…
From the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation – Improving Aboriginal health through culture and innovation
The following from the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) Clinician Connect October 2022 Improving Aboriginal health through culture and innovation In this issue, explore how we can improve Aboriginal health through culture and innovation; discover new resources to help reduce frailty and its risk factors; and read updates from our clinical networks. Editorials…