Topic: Cancer screening

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.

Prof Karen Canfell

This world-first trial of cervical screening in an HPV-vaccinated population, will further increase our knowledge of Australia’s new cervical cancer screening program.

Dr Jeremy Henson and his team have discovered a new way to test for aggressive cancers. The test could aid in early diagnosis and help with devising the best treatment for each patient.

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.