ReConX – Building Researcher and Consumer Connections The need for better connections and communications between health and medical researchers and consumers has never been greater and was the focus of the recent full day ReConX workshop held at the University of Sydney on 4 April. Members from Cancer Voices NSW (CVN) joined consumers, researchers and…
Cancer information from Cancer Council Understanding Head and Neck Cancers Head and neck cancer is a general term for a range of cancers that start in the head and neck area. This booklet has information on the different types of head and neck cancers, which include the mouth, nose, throat and neck areas, and how…
Cancer information from Cancer Council Understanding Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a blood cancer that begins in the white blood cells called lymphocytes. It used to be called non-Hodgkin’s disease and is 1 of the 2 main groups of lymphoma. Learn how it is diagnosed and treated. To order print copies (of any of these resources), simply call…
Cancer information from Cancer Council Understanding Skin Cancer Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia with about 2 out of 3 people diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. This booklet contains information on the 2 most common types of skin cancer – basal cell carcinoma…
Cancer information from Cancer Council Understanding Stomach and Oesophageal Cancers The oesophagus and stomach are part of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is part of the digestive system. Learn more about symptoms of each cancer and how they are treated, and what questions you might ask your treatment team. To order print copies (of…
Cancer information from Cancer Council Understanding Cervical Cancer This booklet has information on the treatment and support available for people diagnosed with cervical cancer. To order print copies (of any of these resources), simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the Cancer Council Resources hub.
National Close the Gap Day 2024 on 21 March! This National Close the Gap Day, we have an opportunity to send our governments a clear message that Australians value health equality as a fundamental right for all. Our aim is to bring people together to share information, and most importantly, to take meaningful action in…
The Cancer in New South Wales 2023 report provides a snapshot of the coordinated programs of work in NSW focused on tackling cancer.. This report includes information about: the burden of cancer in NSW – including the number of people expected to be diagnosed with cancer and die from cancer in 2023 the equity-led approach to…
Purpose and scope of the Implementation Plan The NSW Cancer Plan Implementation Plan 2024–2025 has been developed by the Cancer Institute NSW to support the achievement of the goals and priorities in The NSW Cancer Plan: A plan for NSW to lessen the impact of cancer 2022–2027 (the NSW Cancer Plan). This Implementation Plan was developed in consultation with key stakeholders and…
This World Cancer Day, UICC issues a call to action and offers actionable recommendations to close the care gap Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, UICC is issuing a global call to action and has released its World Cancer Day 2024 Equity Report, offering actionable insights from global cancer leaders and outlining recommendations…
Everyone deserves access to cancer care Join the movement for World Cancer Day, a leading international awareness day celebrated on 4 February. Let’s unite our voices to ‘Close the Care Gap’ and work towards a cancer-free world. Close the Care Gap has been the theme for World Cancer Day for three years – 2022-2024:…
Cancer Voices congratulates the 2024 Australians of the year – Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO Melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO’s enduring partnership has saved thousands of lives from melanoma, known as Australia’s national cancer. Read more here about the 2024 Australians of the year…
Palliative Care petition Sign the e-Petition to restore palliative care funding to support people throughout NSW with a life-limiting illness NSW Government Palliative Care enhancement funding has been reduced by $150 million. This funding was in put in place to support people facing end of life care and must be restored to where it was…
