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Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute -
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The Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute (SHNCI) was established in 2002 to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment to patients with cancers and diseases of the head and neck.
The Institute brings together over 40 highly skilled medical and allied health professionals including surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, dental specialists, speech therapists, specialist nurses and…
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Patient Story – John Giannikos
It all happened quite quickly one sunny morning in February. I had just gotten into my car after seeing a client in Sydney. I felt a sudden welling up of fluid at the back of my throat. Before I knew what was happening, my white shirt and cream pants were covered in bright red blood. The “experience” had started to unfold.
My wife and family, who, by now were…
Entry Last Updated :19-Dec-2006
Bowel Cancer & Digestive Research Institute Australia -
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The Bowel Cancer & Digestive Research Institute Australia is a registered charity with a mission to decrease the impact of bowel cancer and gastrointestinal diseases in our society through awareness, education, support and medical research.…
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Entry Last Updated :17-Dec-2008
Breast Cancer Institute of Australia -
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The Breast Cancer Institute of Australia (BCIA) is committed to supporting the important research programs of the Australian New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group (ANZ BCTG). This Group has for 30 years conducted Australia’s only independent, collaborative breast cancer clinical trials research program for the treatment, prevention and cure of breast cancer.
Clinical trials test are the essenti…
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Clinical trials are the essential tool that can ensure a new treatment or treatment strategy is effective, safe and has the potential to save lives. Supporting breast cancer clinical trials has never been more important. Ageing of our population means that more women than ever before are entering age groups with higher risk of breast cancer. Clinical trials conducted today will lead to better out…
Entry Last Updated :15-Jul-2010
Camp Quality Nth Qld -
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Supporting children Living with cancer and their families through fun therapy, hospital programs and financial support.…
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In November 2008 we held a Family Christmas Camp for all our 93 registered families of North Qld. 43 Families drove to Towsnville from all over Nth Qld to stay in a nice hotel and participate in the Christmas festivities - at no cost to them. Santa came to the Christmas party and that same night they all went to enjoy a night at the basketball to watch the Townsville Crocs. It was our biggest fami…
Entry Last Updated :31-Mar-2009
Can Assist: Cancer Assistance Network -
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For over 50 years, Can Assist: the cancer assistance network, has been caring for people affected by cancer across NSW. Our support services include the Jean Colvin Hospital, accommodation in Sydney and Wagga Wagga and direct financial assistance. Services are delivered by skilled, dedicated staff and teams of volunteers in 38 rural branches across the state.…
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The demons of distance and isolation continue to disadvantage country people affected by cancer. Can Assist services across New South Wales work to address these issues and make the experience of cancer a little easier.
Rodney was the stereotypical Australian -a self-employed, hard-working, devoted family man from country New South Wales but a diagnosis of cancer meant many months of treatment.…
Entry Last Updated :07-Aug-2008
Cancer Council ACT -
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Cancer Council ACT (the Council) is a non government, not-for-profit community organisation that aims to promote a healthier community by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in the ACT region through information, education, supportive care and research. The Council depends largely on the generosity of the ACT and surrounding community providing donations and supporting fundraising initiati…
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Cancer Council ACT programs - Quit smoking seminars are offered with the aim of motivating people to quit or educating to prevent uptake: The ACT Vulnerable Youth: to reduce the risk of chronic disease (including cancer), and increase levels of greater health and well-being related to smoking, nutrition and physical activity in vulnerable youth in the ACT: SunSmart Programs for ACT schools, early…
Entry Last Updated :10-Aug-2010
Cancer Council Australia -
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Australia’s peak national non-government cancer control organisation, Cancer Council’s vision is to minimise the threat of cancer to all Australians through successful prevention, best treatment and supportive care.…
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Andrew and Paula's Story
“I never thought I would get cancer. I’ll always remember the moment they told me. It didn’t seem real. The treatments, scans and the travelling were gruelling. Knowing that cancer professionals were only a phone call away was a great comfort. They were so friendly and so caring, which made a great difference.” Andrew.
“I’ll never forget the day we got the results.…
Entry Last Updated :28-Jul-2010
Cancer Council QLD -
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Cancer Council Queensland raises funds to help eliminate cancer and diminish suffering from cancer through research, treatment, patient care, prevention and early detection.…
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Relay For Life is the Cancer councils biggest fundraising activity. There are 41 Relay events throughout the state of QLD this year. Last year the Relay events bought in just over $3.3 million dollars…
Entry Last Updated :21-Apr-2009
Cancer Council Victoria -
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Cancer Council Victoria's core business is cancer control. We conduct and support research, as well as delivering state-wide support and prevention programs and advocacy to reduce the physical and emotional burden of cancer. Our leaders are of international standing and we significantly and positively influence the cancer agenda in Victoria and beyond. We are a non-profit organisation and rely on…
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Lifesaving cancer research
Each year, we support approximately:
• 70 biomedical researchers in medical research institutes, hospitals and universities around Victoria
• 35 behavioural and epidemiological researchers based at the Cancer Council
• 22 leading cancer treatment centres that conduct clinical trial research around Victoria.
Helping Victorians reduce their cancer risk
Around a…
Entry Last Updated :05-Jun-2009
Cancer Council Western Australia -
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Cancer Council Western Australia was established in 1958 and has a proud history of reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in our community, through advocacy, research, education and by providing people affected by cancer with support to enhance their quality of life.
As a non-government agency we rely on donations and community support to provide a comprehensive range of information, serv…
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Entry Last Updated :12-Aug-2010