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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.
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).
Research into predicting cancer trends to help prepare our health system
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting 6 projects over the next 3 to 5 years to predict changes in cancer trends. This work ensures treatments are based on the best evidence, are targeted to the individual patient and are available where and when needed.
Funding for 10 clinical trials to find innovative cancer treatments
Through the Medical Research Future Fund, the government is funding 10 clinical trials researching treatments for melanoma, reproductive and gynaecological cancers and childhood brain cancer.
Preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) cancers and diseases by vaccination
From early 2018, young Australians have free access to the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil®9 that protects against more types of HPV infection.
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