Research Type: Intramural

Cancer Council NSW researchers have evaluated the performance of a lung cancer risk tool used to predict current and ex-smokers at the highest risk of developing lung cancer.

Research shows that 3,900 cases of cancers each year are related to being overweight. This research helps paint a picture of the extent of unhealthy marketing to children.

Dr Nair-Shalliker’s study also found that adult body size, sexual activity and adolescent sexual development are among the factors that appear to raise the risk of prostate cancer.

Prof Karen Canfell

Our researchers have underpinned major changes to Australia’s National Cervical Screening Program including the introduction of a new screening test which will reduce cervical cancer rates.

The Tackling Nicotine Together trial is integrating tobacco treatment with routine care in drug and alcohol clinics to help reduce the high smoking rates among patients.