People with rare and less common cancers have been given new hope today, with the release of a positive recommendation from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) that, if accepted, would make a potentially life-changing immunotherapy more affordable and available to those who need it.
The Australian Government has announced $1 million to fund projects that build stronger networks between cancer services in outer metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote communities, and larger metropolitan centres.
Cancer Institute NSW, in partnership with ACON, has launched the LGBTQ+ Inclusion Toolkit – a practical suite of resources to support more inclusive and equitable cancer outcomes across NSW.
Recently, CNSA’s Education Manager, Dr Pammie Ellem, travelled to Darwin to represent the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia and support local cancer nurses through targeted professional development.