Cancer

Cancer survivorship reminds us that cancer care is more than caring about cancer. It is caring about people.

Professor Richard Scolyer, renowned pathologist and joint Australian of the Year (2024), has died at the age of 59.

Pancreatic cancer must be recognised as a national health priority, supported by long-term investment in research, clinical innovation, workforce capability, and equitable access to care.

Mark Buzza, Melanie Regan

The launch of the National Cancer Data Framework marks a significant milestone in Australian cancer care, setting a new standard for how health data is integrated and used across the sector. By ensuring cancer data is collected and reported in a nationally consistent manner, the sector will be able to answer key questions about cancer control, measure adherence to optimal care pathways and identify disparities in cancer care.

Dorothy Keefe

A TGA approved drug that prevents kidney failure in thyroid cancer survivors remains inaccessible

Nance Haxton

As pancreas cancer rates rise, Professor Steve Robson reflects on his personal ties to the disease, and his hopes for future screening and treatment.

Steve Robson

The launch of Australia’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is a step forward in preventive healthcare — but screening thousands of high-risk Australians with low-dose CT scans will inevitably uncover a far greater number of people with undiagnosed chronic respiratory disease, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Tamara Thornton, Christopher Kosky, Zoe B Castillo, Kylie Hill, John D Blakey

Bowel cancer rates are rising in young people, and researchers are working tirelessly to find out why, writes Dr Lisa Mielke.

Lisa Mielke

Cancer is traditionally known as a disease affecting mostly older people.

Sarah Diepstraten, John (Eddie) La Marca