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Updated cervical screening education course
Healthcare providers – build knowledge and skills to offer your patients the self-collection option for cervical screening HPV testing.
Moving new video case studies encourage women to breast screen
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed form of cancer in Australian women. To help encourage women to book a free breast screening mammogram BreastScreen Australia has released 4 new inspirational videos.
Early cancer detection and screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
It’s easy to forget about cancer screening. But detecting cancer early saves lives. Learn more about cancer screening programs and how to enter the Beautiful Shawl competition.
Changes to HPV vaccine dose schedule for young Australians
From 6 February 2023 the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine schedule will become a single dose schedule. Catch-up under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will also be extended to all Australians 25 years and under.
Cancer Australia – Yarn for Life
Cancer Australia’s Yarn for Life is the first national cancer awareness campaign developed for and by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Cervical Screening Communications Toolkit
We have developed a ‘Cervical Screening Communications Toolkit’- spread the message and help save lives.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – education webinars
We are holding webinars in July and August 2022 to give healthcare providers the skills and knowledge to support patients participating in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Self-collection now available for cervical screening – Information for healthcare providers
From 1 July 2022, the National Cervical Screening Program will allow all eligible screeners to collect their own Cervical Screening Test sample.
Self-collection now available for cervical screening
From 1 July 2022, the National Cervical Screening Program will allow all eligible screeners to collect their own Cervical Screening Test sample.
Top 3 questions – Bowel cancer screening program and GP involvement with Professor Michael Kidd
This Bowel Cancer Awareness month hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the importance of completing your simple, free bowel cancer screening test.
Top 3 questions – Bowel Cancer Screening with Professor Michael Kidd
This Bowel Cancer Awareness month hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the importance of completing your simple, free bowel cancer screening test.
Processing of self-collection samples
Important information for healthcare providers and pathology laboratories regarding changes to the Cervical Screening Test from 1 July 2022.
Cancer screening packs distributed to general practices across Australia
The Australian Government Department of Health is seeking help from healthcare providers to increase participation in the national cancer screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical).
NRL legends help tackle bowel cancer
The Australian Government, Cancer Council, and the National Rugby League come together to encourage Australians to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Helping surgeons get all the cancer out the first time
New surgical probes will help surgeons to identify microscopic cancer tissue in real time. This ability to check they have removed all the cancer during the operation will reduce the need for repeat surgery.
New digital resource on managing early breast cancer
Cancer Australia has launched a new, comprehensive digital resource – Guidance for the management of early breast cancer.
Self collection to increase choice within the National Cervical Screening Program
The Australian Government has announced that self-collection will be an option for all participants under the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) from 1 July 2022.
BreastScreen Australia turns 30
October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most diagnosed form of cancer in Australian women, with 1 in 7 women diagnosed at some stage in their life. Over the last 30 years, BreastScreen Australia has provided more than 20 million mammograms and detected over 20,000 cancers.
Erik took the bowel cancer screening test – it saved his life
Bowel cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. It claims the lives of over 5,000 Australians a year. Regular screening is important to detect it early, so take the free bowel cancer test – it could save your life.
Important changes to the National Cervical Screening Program's Clinical Guidelines pathway for women at intermediate risk
Changes to the NCSP's Guidelines for the clinical management of women at intermediate risk will come into effect from 1 February 2021. This follows the Cancer Council Australia Clinical Guidelines working party review of national data from the renewed program.
Grant opportunities for dementia, cancer and additional medical research
The Australian Government has announced grant opportunities worth almost $311 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
New strategic action plan for blood cancers
The Australian Government is investing more than $600,000 with the Leukaemia Foundation to implement the new action plan for blood cancers.
Clinical trial of new therapies for young patients with bone marrow failure
The Australian Government will provide more than $1 million to support a clinical trial of new therapies for young patients who cannot make enough blood cells due to bone marrow failure.
Research boost for rare cancers, rare diseases and unmet medical needs
The Medical Research Future Fund is providing $35.9 million for 17 cutting-edge research projects. The projects are designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, improve neonatal outcomes and prevent bone loss in critically ill women.
Research projects aim to improve life for brain cancer survivors
Researchers will study the medical, functional and psychosocial needs of people who have survived brain cancer in a major 3-year research project funded through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
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