Meet Bruce Cheek – Consumer Representative Consumer Bruce became a consumer representative around 2016. When did you first become involved with cancer research as a consumer representative? Around 2016. What motivated you to become a consumer representative? I am a very ordinary person, family oriented, had a good career, play golf and love sailing. In…
Meet Danielle Skropeta – Researcher Researcher – University of Wollongong Danielle is a Professor in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health at the University of Wollongong and leads a team of chemistry researchers in the area of chemical glycobiology, which holds the key to better treatments in cancer and microbial infections. Your area of…
Meet Dr Sharissa Latham – Researcher Researcher – Garvan Institute of Medical Research Building on her experience in cytoskeletal biology and advanced imaging approaches, Sharissa’s research aims to develop novel therapeutic approaches that target actin-microtubule crosstalk for the treatment of triple negative breast cancers. Your area of cancer research My research primarily focuses on triple…
Meet Mara Lidums – Consumer Representative Consumer Mara became a consumer representative in 2015 When did you first become involved with cancer research as a consumer representative? I think around 2015 or so. What motivated you to become a consumer representative? During the time that I was going through the breast cancer treatment process, I…
Meet Vanessa Smith – Consumer Representative Consumer Vanessa became a consumer representative in 2018 When did you first become involved with cancer research as a consumer representative? I became involved as a consumer representative in 2018 after doing the consumer training course. What motivated you to become a consumer representative? I was motivated for a…
Meet Assoc Prof Tatyana Chtanova – Researcher Researcher Associate Professor and Head of Innate and Tumour Immunology lab, UNSW Sydney and Garvan Institute of Medical Research Your area of cancer research? Developing new cancer immunotherapies. How long have you had consumer representatives involved with your cancer research? Mara and I started working together 3 years…
Fatigue and Cancer Cancer-related fatigue is a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatments. Learn what fatigue is, its causes and how it can be managed. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
Facing End of Life If you have had cancer diagnosed at a late stage, or if the treatments have stopped working, you may be told that the cancer is end stage or terminal. Everyone copes in their own way with this news. Your reaction may depend on your age, family situation, cultural background and spiritual…
Understanding Testicular Cancer If you’re affected by testicular cancer, you may have many questions about how it is diagnosed, treatment options, side effects and how to stay well. This booklet provides trustworthy information about all aspects of your experience. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form…
Cancer, Work and You Cancer and its treatment can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including work. This booklet provides information for workers and employers about managing work after a cancer diagnosis. To order print copies (of all of these resources), simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from…
Cancer Care and Your Rights This information is for people starting their journey through the health care system after a cancer diagnosis. Knowing what you can reasonably expect of the health care system and your treatment team can help you work in partnership with your health care providers and take an active role in your…
Understanding Surgery Surgery is one of the main treatments for many cancers. If you are having surgery, this information will help you understand what to expect before, during and after surgery. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
In June Cancer Council NSW awarded over $5 million in funding for 12 new, world-class cancer research projects. ‘The outstanding and innovative cancer researchers from across Australia are leading the charge towards a cancer free future by investigating new ways to diagnose and treat the disease.’ Follow the links below to learn more about each…
Daffodil Centre celebrates its second anniversary with the theme of Moving the Dial in Cancer Control. On 17 July 2023, Cancer Voices NSW attended the the second anniversary event of the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney. It was held in the Susan Wakil Health Building at…
International Men’s Health Week is celebrated every year around the world in the middle of June. The theme of Men’s Health Week 2023 is Healthy Habits – focusing on encouraging men and boys to build healthy habits by identifying small changes they can make that benefit their health and wellbeing. It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of…
NSW Health’s ‘All of Us’ – a high-level guide for respectful engagement Health Consumers NSW is proud to have been involved in producing “All of Us”, the NSW Health statewide framework for respectful consumer, carer and community engagement. All of Us was co-created by a design crew of consumers, carers and staff across NSW. It was…
Consumer, carer and community remuneration This Guideline sets out NSW Health’s commitment to remuneration and reimbursement of consumers, carers and community members for their time and contributions to agreed engagement activities. It provides guidance on circumstances where payments will be made, the rates of payment and the methods of payment. Access and download the following:…
Understanding Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer develops when the cells of the thyroid grow and divide in an abnormal way. There are several types of thyroid cancer. It’s rare but possible to have more than one type at once. This resource has information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. To order print copies, simply call 13 11…
Understanding Melanoma This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Other types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which are often called non-melanoma skin cancers or keratinocyte cancers. For information about non-melanoma skin cancers, see our Understanding Skin Cancer…
Understanding Bowel Cancer Bowel cancer is cancer in any part of the large bowel (colon or rectum). It is sometimes known as colorectal cancer and might also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where in the bowel it is found. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the…
Understanding Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that starts from mesothelial cells. These cells line the surface of most of the internal organs and body cavities, creating a protective membrane called the mesothelium. This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about mesothelioma, which is also known as pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal…
Talking to Kids About Cancer Explaining a diagnosis of cancer to children or teenagers can feel difficult and overwhelming. The information here provides a starting point for having a series of conversations about cancer. Talking to Kids About Cancer has been completely redesigned with great new illustrations and an inclusive approach to be a companion…
Living with and beyond cancer often comes with many challenges. Cancer Council NSW is conducting a research project aiming to improve care for people impacted by cancer in NSW from first diagnosis to follow-up care. If you’ve ever been diagnosed with cancer, we need your help to make cancer care better across the state. All…
This survey will explore the barriers to optimal survivorship care for people living with cancer in NSW. Living with and beyond cancer often comes with many challenges. Cancer Council NSW is conducting a research project aiming to improve care for people impacted by cancer in NSW from first diagnosis to follow-up care. If you’ve ever…
