Understanding Primary Bone Cancer This fact sheet has information for people affected by primary bone cancer, also known as bone sarcoma. It provides an overview of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
Living with Advanced Cancer This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about advanced cancer – a cancer that has spread, come back, or is at a late stage when found (diagnosed). To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council…
Understanding Kidney Cancer This booklet is for people affected by the most common type of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma (sometimes called renal cell adenocarcinoma). To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
Understanding Lung Cancer This expanded guide has information for people affected by lung cancer. Cancer that starts in the lungs is called primary lung cancer. It can spread throughout the lungs, and to the lymph nodes, pleura, brain, adrenal glands, liver and bones. This booklet focuses on primary lung cancer. To order print copies, simply…
Fertility and Cancer Cancer and its treatment may affect a person’s ability to conceive a child or maintain a pregnancy (fertility). This booklet helps people understand more about how cancer treatment can affect fertility and how they may be able to preserve fertility, before and during treatment, as well as options after cancer treatment. To order…
Understanding Myeloma This guide is for people affected by the blood cancer myeloma – also called multiple myeloma. It explains how myeloma is diagnosed and treated and available support for people affected by this cancer. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer…
Understanding Cancer of Unknown Primary Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is when cancer cells are found in the body but the place the cancer began is not known. This means it is a secondary cancer that has spread to a new place from an unknown primary cancer somewhere else in the body. This booklet aims…
Understanding Acute Leukaemia This information is for people affected by the main two types of acute leukaemia: acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). To order print copies simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
2023 Jeannie Ferris Cancer Australia Recognition Award Cancer Australia has announced the two outstanding 2023 recipients of the prestigious Jeannie Ferris Cancer Australia Recognition Award for excellence in the field of gyneacological cancer, on the tenth anniversary of the Award. Jane Hill and Professor Lewis Perrin have been recognised by Cancer Australia for their outstanding…
World Cancer Day a leading international awareness day This year’s theme, Close the care gap is all about equity in access to cancer care. #worldcancerday #CloseTheCareGap Worldcancerday.org For more information see About us | World Cancer Day World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control…
Watch a range of videos from the Garvan’s public seminars and learn about the latest trends and advances in medical research. Look out for upcoming seminars here. Recordings are available for recent seminars including: Revolutionising triple negative breast cancer treatment – October 2022 features A/Prof Christine Chaffer and her team. Triple negative breast cancer is an…
The Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research is dedicated to the memory of the late Sally Crossing AM (1946-2016). Sally was a pioneer and tireless advocate for consumer involvement in cancer research. Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Voices NSW acknowledge the extraordinary support of the Belalberi Foundation and the Crossing…
An incredible opportunity to lead the world in genomic medicine ‘We’re in the earliest stages of a profound transformation of the practice of medicine, in which genomic technologies allow health care to be increasingly tailored to individual patients.’ Read more
NHMRC Review of Statement on Community and Consumer Involvement in Health and Medical Research The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) have begun a review of the Statement on Community and Consumer Involvement in Health and Medical Research (2016). NHMRC and CHF held an online workshop…
Health Consumers NSW (HCNSW), of which Cancer Voices NSW was a founding member, celebrated its tenth anniversary ‘plus one’ on Friday, 18 November 2022. As it was not possible for people to gather together last year because of the pandemic, HCNSW presented a ‘showcase’ of its recent activity to highlight the role it plays as…
The Cancer Institute NSW Innovations in Cancer Conference will return in 2023 1 August 2023, Sydney
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…