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New research has found specialist nursing support for Australian men on hormone therapies for prostate cancer may help to reduce higher risks of suicide and improve quality of life for men impacted by the disease.

The National Cervical Screening Program Guidelines for the management of screen-detected abnormalities, screening in specific populations and investigation of abnormal vaginal bleeding have now been updated to incorporate and support best clinical practice.

In 2012, COSA produced guidance for healthcare professionals titled Psychosocial management of AYAs diagnosed with cancer as part of a national Youth Cancer Networks Program project funded by the Australian Government. These guidelines have now been updated in partnership with the Behavioural Sciences Unit at UNSW Sydney

Thinking about launching a nurse-led survivorship clinic? ACSC's NEW guideline provides a practical framework to build a sustainable clinic.

Did you know up to 59% of patients with cancer have difficult intravenous access (DIVA)? This means it is more challenging to successfully insert a peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) without employing advanced techniques such as using ultrasound. Patients can endure multiple attempts, sometimes up to 8-10 times to successfully insert a PIVC. This further contributes to poor vein health and patient experience.

As part of the ongoing implementation of the Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program (ACNNP), the McGrath Foundation is leading the development of a federally funded supportive cancer care nursing program to enhance equity in care for people with any type of cancer across Australia.

Australia’s National Clinical Guidelines for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), developed by and for the Australian haematology community to provide expert-driven, evidence-based treatment recommendations, are now available.

New national guidelines for PSA testing and the early detection of prostate cancer provide updated guidance on who should be offered testing, how frequently testing should occur and what should happen when PSA levels are elevated. The guidelines aim to support earlier detection while ensuring testing and investigation are based on individual risk and informed decision-making.

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released a new National Model for Clinical Governance, designed to support public and private hospitals, including day hospitals, to deliver high-quality care.

Developed in partnership with Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute (CFI), the Cancer Statewide Clinical Network and the Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health (CEIH), this comprehensive Framework aims to ensure timely and equitable access to cancer care services for all South Australians, by improving their navigation of the healthcare system.

COSA has endorsed the Survivorship Care for People Affected by Advanced or Metastatic Cancer: MASCC-ASCO Standards and Practice Recommendations. The resource describes best-practice survivorship care for this group and has the potential to aid multiple stakeholders involved in planning and implementation.