On Tuesday 13th September 2022, leading charity Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) will launch a new online Thought Leader Series with some of the brightest minds in the Australian cancer community.
Read more arrow_forwardClinical trials are required to ensure new treatments are safe and effective for patients. The involvement of participants in the planning and execution of clinical trials is critical not only to their success but also so that the participating common...
Read more arrow_forwardCancer 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.
Read more arrow_forwardNow more than ever it is important that we look for new ways to support all Australians – not just the wealthy – to have affordable and timely access to the best treatment and medical technologies.
Read more arrow_forwardRare Cancers Australia (RCA) welcomes the investments in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatments outlined in yesterday’s 2022-23 Budget announcement.
Read more arrow_forwardThe House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport, chaired by Dr Mike Freelander, has launched an inquiry into long COVID and repeated COVID infections.
Read more arrow_forwardFor many, Christmas is a time to indulge, spend time with family, and celebrate with special food and gifts. But for others, it can induce some anxiety, sadness and even grief for lots of different reasons.
Read more arrow_forwardThe word ‘cancer’ is loaded with so many connotations – be they relevant or not… bald head, sunken eyes, tubes, pale skin, and fatigue in general.
Read more arrow_forwardFeeling overwhelmed, flat or down? Or just simply… languishing? It’s been a strange past couple of years, and so many people have faced inordinate hardship, loss and other difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more arrow_forwardAs COVID-19 continues to impact our everyday lives, and many of us remain in lockdown, there is growing concern about how prolonged and changing restrictions are affecting our mental health.
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