Find cutting edge cancer clinical trials near you using the new Victorian Cancer Trials Link.

Search now

Latest news for health professionals

 

Total 133 articles in this section.
Pages Previous 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 Next
illustration of a strand of DNA

Have your say on genetic tests and insurance

Tuesday 12 May 2020

In 2019, an insurance industry imposed moratorium banned life insurance applications from requiring genetic testing information. Monash University researchers want to hear your thoughts.

Female health professional at her computer

New online course: End of Life conversations

Tuesday 12 May 2020

The course aims to provide health professionals skills to effectively discuss death and dying with cancer patients, their families and friends.

Video call tips fact sheet top half

Help cancer patients stay connected

Tuesday 12 May 2020

As we all isolate in our homes, here's some practical advice to help cancer patients navigate video calls to stay connected.

Assorted Understanding Cancer booklets

Understanding Cancer resources – latest editions

Tuesday 12 May 2020

2020 editions of Facing End of Life and Understanding Prostate Cancer include new information, revised infogrphics and the latest clinical advice.

A Holiday Break property burnt out by the 2020 bushfires

Afterburn: the 2020 bushfires and their impact on people affected by cancer

Thursday 19 March 2020

The impact of the recent bushfires will be felt for a long time by many. For people affected by cancer, the fires can bring additional effects and challenges.

Unhealthy product marketing to kids

Thursday 19 March 2020

A revolutionary new method to monitor how products that increase the risk of cancer are marketed to children is one of five research projects newly funded under our $2.3 million Venture Grants program.

A long way to go to achieve fair treatment in cancer care

Cancer care for all Australians

Thursday 19 March 2020

We need to do more. This ground-breaking report shines a stark light on the experiences of trans and gender-diverse Australians in general health care and cancer care.

Cost of cancer research

Cost of cancer focus group

Thursday 19 March 2020

Cancer treatment can be expensive. We're working to develop a strategy to inform patients about costs and are looking for people to join our focus groups to find out more. 

Postdoc grants

Postdoc grants open

Thursday 19 March 2020

Postdoctoral fellowships of $A77,950 per annum are offered to provide Victorian scientists who have recently completed a PhD with support for an additional 6 or 12 months of research based on their thesis.

Multicultural grants

Multicultural communities grants open

Thursday 19 March 2020

Up to $5000 in funding is available for community-led initiatives that increase bowel or cervical cancer screening awareness and participation in multicultural communities.

Melbourne tram in CBD

Reducing travel costs for patients

Thursday 19 March 2020

As part of our ongoing work to reduce the costs of cancer, Cancer Council Victoria has made a submission to the Parliament of Victoria's Inquiry into Expanding Melbourne's Free Tram Zone.

Teenage cancer patients and adult clinical trials

Thursday 19 March 2020

We support US guidelines being adopted in Australia to increase the access of young cancer patients to potentially effective therapies and better outcomes.

Dermatoscope

Dermoscopy for Victorian GP Program

Thursday 19 March 2020

Applications are now open for the 2020 program, with the chance to receive one dermatoscope and training for one practising GP per practice.

Childhood radiation therapy in 1957 - Gordon Isaacs is the first patient for treatment for retinoblastoma

Radiotherapy in childhood cancer: An introduction for nurses

Thursday 19 March 2020

Better understand what paediatric patients may experience with radiotherapy. Other allied health and medical staff in the field of paediatric oncology may find this interactive eLearning module useful.

Optimal Care Pathways

New Optimal Care Pathways

Thursday 19 March 2020

Make sure your health service has the latest national frameworks for cancer care. New Optimal Care Pathways are available for cervical cancer, cancer of unknown primary, and sarcoma.

Total 133 articles in this section.
Pages Previous 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 Next