Resources
Final report on the National Indigenous Bowel Screening Pilot
This report outlines the delivery and outcomes of the National Indigenous Bowel Screening Pilot that ran from November 2018 to October 2019. We funded the Menzies School of Health Research to develop, carry out and evaluate the results of the pilot.
Modelled analysis of hypothetical impacts of COVID-19 related disruptions to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
This report outlines the impact of COVID-19 on the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. By simulating, comparing and reporting on multiple scenarios, the Cancer Council NSW have modelled and analysed potential effect of disruptions to the screening program due to COVID-19.
Quality Use of Pathology Program (QUPP) – Final report for the structured pathology reporting of cancer in Australia 2017–20 project
This final report outlines the results of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia structured pathology reporting of cancer in Australia 2017–20 project.
BreastScreen Australia – National Accreditation Standards (NAS) protocol management checklist (BSA000)
This checklist is a guide to help BreastScreen Australia Services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) conduct a self-assessment on the NAS protocols.
BreastScreen Australia – Understanding informed decision making – a literature review
This report describes Australian women’s attitudes to participating in the BreastScreen Australia Program (BSA), a population-based screening program. It is based on a literature review, resources stocktake and insights from stakeholder interviews.
Simulated impacts of COVID-19 scenarios on cancer screening – summary report
We commissioned the Cancer Council NSW research team to look at the possible impacts on our cancer screening programs. This summary report outlines the findings.
COVID-19 scenario modelling for cancer screening programs – the BreastScreen Australia Program
This report outlines the impact of COVID-19 on the BreastScreen Australia Program. By simulating, comparing and reporting on multiple scenarios, the Cancer Council NSW have modelled and analysed potential effect of pausing and resuming the screening program due to COVID-19.
Modelled analysis of hypothetical impacts of COVID-19 related disruptions to the National Cervical Screening Program
This report outlines the impact of COVID-19 on the National Cervical Screening Program. By simulating, comparing and reporting on multiple scenarios, the Cancer Council NSW have modelled and analysed potential effect of disruptions to the screening program due to COVID-19.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – stickers
These stickers are designed for use by hospitals and health providers to help identify referrals and results sheets for program participants.
BreastScreen Australia – Statement on use of thermography to detect breast cancer
This statement explains why the BreastScreen Australia program uses mammography rather than thermography to detect breast cancer.
MRFF snapshot – Australian Brain Cancer Mission
This snapshot shows this Mission at a glance. It includes budgets, early funding priorities and grant timelines, as of November 2019. Researchers and other stakeholders can use it to plan for upcoming opportunities and see how the Mission will be established, expanded and embedded over time.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – GP assessment form
General practitioners (GPs) use this form to provide information about your patient who has received a positive iFOBT test result with the program, their symptoms, and whether they have been referred for colonoscopy or other examination.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Procedure report – adverse events
Colonoscopists use this form to report adverse events from diagnostic investigation procedures for program patients. Only use this form if the information has not already been included in the colonoscopy and histopathology report.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Colonoscopy brochure
This brochure explains what a colonoscopy is and how it is done. It outlines how to prepare and what happens after the test.
Australian Brain Cancer Research Roadmap
This Roadmap outlines the investment strategy, rationale and implementation of the Australian Brain Cancer Mission.
BreastScreen Australia – Current projects and activities
We provide funding for a variety of breast screening research projects and activities. Find out what current projects and activities are underway.
BreastScreen Australia – Quality matters bulletins
These bulletins report on current National Quality Management Committee (NQMC) news, events and opportunities for BreastScreen Australia Services.
BreastScreen Australia – NAS Measure and Protocol Concise Descriptors and Acronyms
These short terms can be used by BreastScreen Australia stakeholders in documents and communications.
BreastScreen Australia – Quality improvement plan (BSA006)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form to identify strategies to improve performance against any unmet NAS Measures, or when declining performance trends are identified. It must be submitted as part of an application for accreditation.
Budget 2019–20: Fighting Cancer – Prostate Cancer Nurses Program – continuation and expansion
This Budget fact sheet outlines the Government's support for up to 34 new prostate cancer nurses and ensure ongoing funding for existing nurses.
The future of breast screening
New and emerging technologies that could be used in breast screening were investigated to assess their potential impact. A literature review was performed to identify technologies and innovations. Stakeholders were interviewed to determine possible implementation issues.
BreastScreen Australia – Application for accreditation (BSA001)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form to re-apply for accreditation every 4 years.
The alternative pathway in your health centre – A manual for getting started
This manual is for Indigenous health services who participated in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program's Indigenous bowel screening pilot. It explains how to set up the alternative pathway within your health service.
BreastScreen Australia – Digital breast tomosynthesis literature reviews
These literature reviews were used to help develop BreastScreen Australia’s position on the use of digital breast tomosynthesis in breast screening, assessment and diagnosis.
BreastScreen Australia – Program expansion evaluation plan summary
This report outlines the plan that will be used to evaluation the expansion of the BreastScreen Australia Program’s target age range. It covers how the evaluation will be done and the kinds of questions asked. The evaluation will run from 2018 to 2021.
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