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From expanding specialist support services to advancing cancer care navigation and nursing, the second edition of the ACNNP newsletter published by the Department of Health and Aged Care captures key milestones and sector collaboration.

People living with or beyond bowel cancer and their loved ones can now access a new service anytime through BCA's Telehealth Support Services Team. Healthcare professionals can refer directly as well.

Cancer Council NSW has announced $40 million investment into research in the prevention, early detection and screening of cancer at the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between the University of Sydney and Cancer Council NSW, over the next 10 years.

Module 1 of the Radiation Oncology Nursing Course will be officially launched during an online information session on Thursday 8 May 2025, from 11:00am to 11:45am AEST. This new course offers foundation-level education designed for nurses working in radiation oncology, supporting the development of essential knowledge and clinical skills needed to safely care for patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Getting help with fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most reported unmet need be people affected by cancer, leading to poorer mental health, lower quality of life, and greater healthcare use.

This study provides the first comprehensive global estimate of the prevalence of chronic painful CIPN, highlighting its significant burden on patients worldwide.

A huge congratulations to Head and Neck Cancer Australia who have successfully launched the new Head and Neck Cancer Helpline - a free and confidential service for patients, carers and families run by experienced Head and Neck Cancer nurses and a counsellor.

Rare and less common cancers encompass a broad and diverse group of cancers. Rare cancers are defined as a type of cancer with less than 6 diagnoses per 100,000 people per year. There are hundreds of types of rare cancers, including sarcomas, reproductive cancers, head and neck, and many types of blood cancers. To address these challenges, Cancer Australia has engaged Rare Cancers Australia to lead the development of the first Optimal Care Pathway (OCP) for People with Rare and Less Common Cancers.

Cancer Australia has launched the National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control, marking a significant step toward improved cancer outcomes through personalised cancer care.

The Liver Foundation's 2024 Impact Report highlights the progress they’ve made as the national peak body working across all liver diseases and liver cancer. 

Lung Foundation Australia is excited to announce applications open 29 May 2025 to support attendance at the 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer, which will run from September 6 to 9 in Barcelona, Spain.