Blog Topic: Research
New research by the Daffodil Centre predicts that unless there are changes in health policy and practice, 1.58 million Australians will prematurely die from cancer between 2020 and 2044, accounting for a total of 24.5 million years of life lost. The average life expectancy in Australia is among the highest in the world, yet one-third […]
World Ovarian Cancer Day (8 May) raises awareness on the cancer that often goes undetected until its advanced stages.
Thanks to the supporters, we’ve been able to award more than $5.2 million to 12 world-class cancer research projects.
A new research project is underway to look at how clients could benefit from individualised breast screening.
As cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant continue to surge globally and in our region, broader health system challenges and disruptions are expected to persist for some time. Last week, international journal, Preventive Health, released a special issue drawing together global epidemiological evidence on how the pandemic has interrupted cancer control. Researchers from The Daffodil Centre, including Professor […]
Today, The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch guidelines for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention. Supported by researchers at The Daffodil Centre, these updated recommendations provide important guidance to countries to support them in achieving the 90-70-90 targets related to vaccination, screening and treatment to prevent and control cervical cancer. The central role of our researchers Researchers in The Daffodil Centre’s Cervical […]
New funding for genomics research
Funding to support the elimination of cervical cancer in Papua New Guinea and India
Professor Karen Canfell receives award for leadership in health services research.
Study shows majority of men living beyond prostate cancer feel abandoned by clinicians