Tag: cancer research

Learn about the four ground-breaking research projects into improving outcomes for people affected by breast cancer. 

Professor Jacob George is a liver researcher. He explains links between hepatitis, lifestyle factors, and liver cancer.

It is predicted that in 2023 over 53,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer in NSW alone, yet a new study by us shows that a significant number of these people are not getting the vital information and support they need. The study found that just 30% of those who had been diagnosed, or knew […]

New research by the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture of Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, shows that 1.45 million Australians will die of cancer over the 25-year period from 2020-2044 without major new government investments in prevention, early detection and patient care.  The study, published in the Lancet Public Health, is the […]

Doctor with Asian woman.

New research shows that migrant communities have higher rates of cancer compared to Australian-born residents.

New research shows new HPV testing approach has picked up extra cancers that would have been missed by Pap Smear tests.

Elgene Lim has been awarded the Sally Cross AM Award.

The 2022 Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Research goes to Professor Elgene Lim.

Professor Karen Canfell

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Professor Karen Canfell who is eliminating cervical cancer.

Ground-breaking new research into some of the most devastating childhood cancers: brain cancer and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), has been made possible by Cancer Council NSW funding.   “These projects are set to change the way childhood brain cancer and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia are treated and will ultimately save the lives of many Australian children,” Cancer […]

Associate Professor Daniel Buchanan, University of Melbourne

Cancer Council NSW is excited to announce over $5.3 million in funding for new cancer research projects.