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Cancer in New South Wales
incidence and mortality report

the most up-to-date overview of cancer
published for NSW, the report provides histological data, including international comparisons, and projections of cancer incidence and mortality for 2011, 2016
and 2021.

Anatomical pathology
and cancer research

Dr Rosemary Balleine

For many people, an anatomical pathologist researching cancer would not be the most obvious link. However, for Dr Rosemary Balleine, one discipline goes hand-in-hand with the other.

Cancer-related biobanks
in New South Wales

Biobanks in NSW

This report presents an overview of the scope and nature of tissue banking in NSW by mapping their geographic location across the 12 cancer research hubs.

Your smoking is not
just about you

Anti-tobacco advertising and the nag factor in quitting intention.

Response of family and friends to anti-tobacco advertisements and the impact on smokers quitting intention.

NSW smoking and health
survey 2009

Survey of smokers' attitudes.

This research program measures tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviour in the NSW community, to identify any shifts in key measures over time.

Innovation in cancer treatment information delivery

eviQ: Cancer treatments online

As cancer incidence rates rise and the population continues to age, the need for quality information for all clinicians relating to a cancer patient's care will continue to be a high priority.

Quitting is easy,
not smoking is hard

An ashtray with discarded cigarette butts.

Findings from qualitative research to explore opportunities for a campaign to assist and support smokers, particularly those of lower socio-economic status (SES) in quitting.

Clinical trial activity
in NSW 2004–2008

Clinical Trials in NSW

A report on the progress of the Clincical Trial Network program.

Radiotherapy business
improvement process

Process mapping

A need to identify opportunities for improvements in the operational practice of radiation oncology services has been identified.

Increasing access to
effective anti-tobacco
mass media campaigns

Adapting campains to other markets and cultures.

In recent years, the practice of sharing and adapting anti-tobacco mass media campaigns has increased both in Australia and internationally.

American Society of Clinical Oncology report: Clinical cancer advances 2009

American Society of Clinical Oncology

This report highlights and documents the most significant studies that represent major advances in clinical cancer research.

Haematological inpatient
to non-inpatient care

non-inpatient treatment models for haematological cancers

Successfully shifting care for patients with haematological malignancies from inpatient to non-inpatient delivery models.

Promoting innovation
in cancer services

Health service innovation

Health Services Innovation Grants (HSIG) aim to harness innovation in cancer services in NSW and support project teams to pilot and develop these ideas.

NSWOG successes and opportunities

New South Wales Oncology Group meeting

The strength of the NSWOG Program is the collective expertise of its members, representing multidisciplinary collaboration across NSW.

NSW Cancer Patient Survey 2007–2008

NSW cancer patient satisfaction

In 2007, the Cancer Institute NSW partnered with NSW Health to undertake the NSW patient survey project over three years with the aim to identify patients' unmet needs.