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 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…
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…
From CHF: CHF Board appoints Elizabeth Deveny to CEO Role Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) has announced the appointment of Dr Elizabeth Deveny to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Dr Deveny was appointed Interim CEO on 22 August following the retirement of Leanne Wells in August after seven years as CEO. Dr Deveny…
Our Mob and Cancer: A national website to help looking out for our mob Our Mob and Cancer is the first Australian co-designed website developed to provide a central source of evidence-based cancer information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer and their families and communities, and the health professionals who care for them.…
Key findings from Cancer Council NSW’s survey about the unmet needs of people affected by cancer in NSW released in October 2022. The infographic summarises the key findings showing that unmet psychological and physical needs represent an important gap in the supportive care needs of people with a past or present cancer diagnosis. Cancer Voices…
Nutrition for People Living with Cancer This newly revised resource has information on eating well before, during and after treatment for cancer. It outlines the general guidelines for healthy eating and discusses common eating problems caused by cancer or its treatment. There are also tips for managing these issues, as well as suggestions for meals and snacks.…
Sexuality, Intimacy and Cancer Sex and intimacy are an important part of our wellbeing. It’s how we experience physical and emotional closeness, and develop intimate relationships. It’s closely linked to how we relate to ourselves and others. The information featured in Sexuality, Intimacy and Cancer is for everyone, no matter what your sex, gender or…
Understanding Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (also known as ‘chemo’), is one of the main treatments for cancer. It uses a range of drugs to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Many people feel concerned about the side effects of chemotherapy, but most side effects are temporary. This revised booklet provides an overview of chemotherapy treatment, answers…
Daffodil Centre celebrates World Cancer Research Day on 24 September 2022 A look back at what we’ve achieved so far. ‘24 September 2022 is World Cancer Research Day – a day to create and consolidate momentum to raise awareness and commitment for research on cancer. At the Daffodil Centre, we’re reflecting on the research momentum…
World Cancer Research Day – 24 September 2022 The motto is Support research: to prevent cancer and catch it early The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) celebrates World Cancer Research Day, which occurs annually on 24 September. This year, the campaign focuses on efforts that strive to ensure equitable cancer outcomes for all.…
Daffodil Day – 25 August 2022 “The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for everyone impacted by cancer” Professor Sarah Hosking, CEO Cancer Council NSW Now in its 36th year, Daffodil Day, helps Cancer Council fund life-saving cancer research to save lives. Cancer Council and its research partners invested more than $290 million in…
From the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) TGA Business Plan 2022-23 The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released a new Business Plan 2022-23. The Plan sets out product regulation, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance and innovation agenda for 2022-23 listing activities they will undertake to achieve these objectives. In the Message from Deputy Secretary, Adjunct Prof John…
In late April Leanne Wells, CEO Consumers Health Forum (CHF), announced her intention to end her tenure at the end of August. In her time as CEO, Leanne has led and capitalised on many opportunities, including through some challenging times and always with the utmost professionalism and at the same time with a great calm.…
VAD legislation update: federal government to legislate to allow the ACT and Northern Territory to introduce voluntary assisted dying The recently-elected federal government has indicated that, as part of its legislative program, it will seek to repeal the Euthanasia Laws Act (passed under the Howard Government in 1997) that prevents the ACT parliament and the…
Upfront About Breast Cancer, a podcast series by the Breast Cancer Network Australia, provides people affected by breast cancer and their family with real stories, insights and helpful tips from those who have had their own breast cancer experience as well as access to the latest information from a range of health professionals and experts.…
New Online Fact Sheet from Cancer Council: Understanding Secondary Liver Cancer (June 2022). Cancer Council has developed a new resource to support people who have been diagnosed with secondary liver cancer – this is cancer that has spread from another part of the body to the liver. In Australia, this is a more common diagnosis…
Updated information from Cancer Council: Understanding Breast Cancer (July 2022). This guide is for people affected by early and locally advanced breast cancer. The current Cancer Information Resources Order Form is available on the Cancer Council NSW website. To fill out the form, download the PDF from the website and save it to your computer. Enter…
The Australian Cancer Plan presents the opportunity to design and deliver a ground-breaking national plan to identify and address critical issues in cancer control that need collaborative, coordinated and national action. This 10 year plan is the first national plan for national action ‘with 2 and 5 year goals and 10 year ambitions to set…
A health professional’s personal cancer journey: Sally’s cancer experience featured as the cover story in the Winter edition of inscope, the official journal of the Queensland Nurses and Midwives Union: The view from the other side: A nurse’s personal cancer journey Clinical Nurse Consultant, mother of two and QNMU member Sally Kriel was diagnosed with stage…
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month: ‘Go Yellow Anywhere for Sarcoma Awareness’ this July in support of the sarcoma community. Sarcoma Awareness Month is a way to create public awareness of sarcoma and to stand in solidarity with the sarcoma community, which includes health professionals, researchers, patients and their loved ones. This year’s theme ‘Go Yellow…
Cancer survivors working with researchers help to save lives. Our dedicated team at Cancer Voices is committed to matching those with a personal experience of cancer (we call them Consumers) with a researcher. Our Consumers are trained in how they can be involved in cancer research projects, to comment on and participate in surveys, to…
Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer. Cancer Council has updated 5 fact sheets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer – the new design features elements from the artwork Healing Journey created by Carissa Paglino. The revised fact sheets cover: What is cancer Making treatment decisions…
Consumer and Community Involvement in Clinical Trials: Planning, development and design – webinar recording In May Sydney Health Partners partnered with Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre in a second webinar on Consumer Involvement in Clinical Trials. The webinar explored via panel discussions, how to meaningfully engage with consumers and the community in the early…