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Published date 26 September 2023
NSW receives global recognition for its work in cancer control
The Cancer Institute NSW has been recognised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) for its leadership in developing and leading the eviQ program.
Treatment Treatment All NSW News System improvement Types of treatment-drugs (1) Unrelated to cancer type Diagnosis and treatment Media Health professional - cancer (1)
Published date 25 September 2023
Shaping the future of children’s cancer care in NSW
Every year in NSW, more than 350 children and their families will feel the full force of cancer, a disease that still takes the lives of more children in Australia, than any other disease.
Improving survival Improve Quality of life Treatment Cancer research Paediatrics Cancer research All NSW News Research All cancer types General population (1) Research Media
Published date 04 September 2023
New campaign urges women to get screened
A new BreastScreen NSW campaign is urging women to prioritise their health and book in their free mammogram today, before it’s too late.
All NSW News Screening information Breast cancer General population Campaign
Published date 03 August 2023
Mapping the future of cancer care in NSW
More than 500 health professionals, researchers and patient advocates came together at the Cancer Innovations Conference to discuss the complex challenges facing the cancer healthcare sector.
Cancer research All NSW News Research Unrelated to cancer type Researcher Media
Published date 04 July 2023
Funding boost aims to improve cancer outcomes in multicultural communities
The Cancer Institute NSW has awarded more than $500,000 to deliver 20 projects aimed at improving cancer outcomes in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
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Published date 04 July 2023
Record numbers of women screen for breast cancer
May saw record-breaking numbers of women access free mammograms through BreastScreen NSW, with more women screened for breast cancer in the past 12 months than ever before.
Media Breast Breast screening Screening and early detection All NSW Prevention and screening Screening information Healthy lifestyles (1) Breast cancer Other General population (1)
Published date 16 June 2023
Do the test. It could save your life
It can be prevented or treated, yet bowel cancer remains the second biggest cancer killer in NSW. This bowel cancer awareness month, the message is simple: Do the test, it could save your life.
Increase early detection Bowel All NSW News Screening information Do the test - English (1) Bowel cancer General population Other (1) Bowel screening
Published date 31 May 2023
Daily NSW smoking rate plateaus, vaping on the rise
This World No Tobacco Day (31 May) people are being urged to quit smoking and vaping to improve their overall health and quality of life.
Reduce tobacco use All NSW News Smoking cessation Prevention and screening Lung cancer Health professional - non-cancer (1) General population
Published date 25 May 2023
Share feedback on the draft NSW Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and it is one of the most common cancers among young Australians. More than two in three Australians treated for skin cancer in their lifetime. 
Skin Sun protection All NSW Prevention and screening Skin cancer prevention Skin cancer prevention Healthy lifestyles (1) Melanoma and skin cancer Health professional - non-cancer (1) General population
Published date 04 August 2020
Information for people with cancer about COVID-19
The Australian Government's national cancer body, Cancer Australia has provided the following statement for people with cancer regarding COVID-19.
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