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Translating research discoveries into clinical practice
Professor Philip Hogg, Director of the UNSW Cancer Research Centre,
has received many accolades in his distinguished research career
but the achievement he is most proud of is the clinical
development of his anti-cancer compounds.
Complementary therapies
No longer a collection of covert practices, complementary therapies today are highly visible, and information about them is widely available to the general public. Their use is increasing in Australia with many people with cancer using complementary therapies on a regular basis.
One for all and all for one: a unified approach to defeat brain cancer
Brain cancer has a poor outlook with unacceptable survival. The 5 year relative survival is less than 20%. Even with the most sophisticated technologies and treatments available, the median survival of a patient diagnosed with a malignant tumour is still just 15 months.
The Health Consumer in New South Wales
What is a health consumer and why should a health consumer be involved in decision making process about his/her health?
Multidisciplinary teams and the use of the Medicare Benefits Schedule
A multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting is a regular meeting of all members of the treatment team – including medical practitioners, nurses and allied health personnel – to facilitate best practice management of patients with cancer.
Outcomes from a mass media campaign to promote cervical screening
Cervical cancer is largely preventable if pre-cancerous cell changes are detected early enough and treated appropriately. Since the introduction of organised cervical screening in Australia, cervical cancer incidence in New South Wales (NSW) has declined at an accelerated rate.
Shared Care models: literature review
Shared Care has been implemented in various clinical settings to enhance the delivery of services, especially in areas affected by shortages in specialist services.
CHeReL: 3 year achievements
Our understanding of the factors that influence physical, social and emotional well-being and impact upon quality of life, health status and burden of disease can be advanced by research using linked data.
The transition of the Basic Sciences in Oncology Course
The Basic Sciences in Oncology Course (BSOC) is a professional development program currently administered by the Cancer Institute NSW under Priority 3 in the NSW Cancer Plan 2007–2010.
Cancer services pilot accreditation program in New South Wales
The development and piloting of a Cancer Services Pilot Accreditation Program (CSPAP) in 2007 was an important step in identifying the very best approaches that will support optimal outcomes for cancer patients in NSW.
Introduction to the Cancer Institute
The Cancer Institute NSW is Australia's first statewide, government-supported cancer control agency.