Migrants have a higher burden of cancer compared to Australian-born residents (April 2022). New research shows higher rates of stomach, liver and cervical cancer in specific migrant communities in Australia compared with the general population, highlighting a need for targeted services to reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. The study was led by a team from the…
DetailsNew research by the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture of Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, shows that 1.45 million Australians will die of cancer over the 25-year period from 2020-2044 without major new government investments in prevention, early detection and patient care. The study, published in the Lancet Public Health, is the largest and…
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The role of health communication in patient safety and quality of care webinar – recording available Communication in health care is a major quality and safety issue. Every day in Australian hospitals, miscommunication causes avoidable critical incidents – patients die, are harmed or receive the wrong treatment because of ineffective communication, for example during handovers…
DetailsJune is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week (5,255 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early. While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting men and women, young and old.…
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Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG Research) ASM 30 June – 3 July. The Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG Cancer Research) conducts world-class research involving radiotherapy to improve outcomes and quality of life for people affected by cancer. See the 2022 TROG program here.
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National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June The National Reconciliation Week 2022 theme, “Be Brave. Make Change.” is a challenge to all Australians— individuals, families, communities, organisations and government—to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.
DetailsNational Sorry Day – 26 May 2022 Read media release from Ben Franklin Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Regional Youth here.
DetailsAustralasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group – 2022 AGITG Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) – 14-17 November 2022 The Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG) is the only research organisation in the Australasian region with a focus on gastro-intestinal cancers. See website for more information The 2022 AGITG ASM has been awarded the Consumer Included logo, a logo seal…
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People in NSW to have access to voluntary assisted dying After a number of attempts over several years, the NSW Parliament passed legislation on 19 May 2022 that will see the introduction of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) arrangements in the state. People aged over 18 in NSW with a terminal illness who will die within…
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Your Voice, Your Story webinar by White Coats Foundation. People were invited to tell their story through a picture, painting, symbol or photo that was representative of what clinical trials mean to them. Four very different and moving stories were featured during this webinar. Lillian Leigh and Sarah Lukeman, both members of the CVN Executive…
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The ACTA (Australian Clinical Trials Alliance) 2022 Clinical Trials National Tribute and Awards Ceremony was held on 20 May at the University of Sydney with online access. The Minister for Health, the Hon Brad Hazzard acknowledged the intrinsic value of clinical trials to underpin the health system, the capability and skills in NSW and how…
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Clinical Trials Day is a day ‘to recognize the people who conduct clinical trials and to say “thanks” for what they do every day to improve public health. This day of celebration also provides our community with a unique opportunity to raise awareness of clinical trials – and of clinical research as a career option…
DetailsThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will be held 27-30 October 2022 in Adelaide. Reflect Revive Reimagine Visit the conference website
DetailsThe Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia (TOGA) will host their ASM 2022 at Swissôtel Sydney on 21-22 July 2022. The two-day program will cover topical areas of thoracic cancer treatment and research and feature local and international speakers. The meeting will provide an opportunity to connect and collaborate with leaders from across the lung cancer…
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NSW Cancer Conference 2022: 15-16 September 2022 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. This inaugural conference is being organised by Sydney Cancer Partners, Maridulu Budyari Gumal – SPHERE and NSW Regional Health Partners, The conference represents a significant milestone for cancer research in NSW, providing a state-wide, cross institutional meeting focused on cancer research. The event…
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New appointment – Professor Tracey O’Brien appointed CEO and Chief Cancer Officer at the Cancer Institute NSW. Professor O’Brien is a paediatric and adolescent haematologist and oncologist with more than 25 years of experience improving the outcomes of people with cancer in Australia and internationally. She has been Director of the Kids Cancer Centre at…
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Cancer Council NSW has announced its 2022 Research Project Grants totalling over $5.3 million in funding for twelve new, world-class cancer research projects! ‘These eminent and emerging cancer researchers from across Australia are leading the charge towards a cancer free future by investigating new ways to diagnose and treat the disease.’ Learn more about each…
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National Volunteer Week (NVW) 16 – 22 May 2022 is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2022 is Better Together. Volunteering brings people together; it builds communities and creates a better society for everyone. More information here
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Inquiry into healthcare and health services in rural, regional and remote NSW hands down its findings to the NSW government This inquiry was established on 16 September 2020 to inquire into and report on health outcomes and access to health and hospital services in rural, regional and remote New South Wales and has just handed…
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Cancer Australia calls for expressions of interest for consumers to participate in research grant reviews Cancer Australia is currently seeking expressions of interest from consumers to participate in reviewing research project grant applications as part of their Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme. This is an innovative, competitive, annual cancer research projects grant funding scheme, conducted…
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Cancer Voices NSW welcomes the launch of the NSW Cancer Plan 2022-2027 – a Plan to lessen the impact of cancer. The NSW Cancer Plan 2022-2027 sets out a coordinated and collaborative approach to cancer control. It is the fifth cancer plan for NSW and builds on the success of previous plans, with the aim…
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CVN 2022 Strategic Workshop CVN has held its 2022 strategic workshop which comprised three separate two hour webinars – 11 and 25 February and 8 April. We are grateful for the guidance and direction provided by our facilitator, consultant Graeme Gherashe. Graeme continues to support us on a pro bono basis. Graeme continued to challenge…
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Consumer Involvement in Research (CIR) The CIR Program is starting to build momentum again, now that the grant season is almost upon us. To date, we have received eleven requests for consumers and I am pleased to say that we have had an enthusiastic response to these from my call-out to be involved. The next…
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Young Australians’ Cancer Initiative (YACI) – interview with Geoffrey Yang 1. When and how did you learn about and become involved with YACI? I first learnt about the Young Australians’ Cancer initiative (YACI) in 2021 (in year 10), when one of our teachers emailed our grade about their High School Symposium and Competitions. Seeing as…
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