National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Consultation 2024

From 1 October 2026, Triptorelin 3.75mg (Diphereline®) will become available on the PBS for the treatment of a range of women’s health conditions, including breast cancer, endometriosis and uterine fibrosis.

Australia’s first National Gynaecological Cancer Roundtable has brought together more than 40 leaders from government, research, healthcare and the lived-experience community to identify shared priorities for improving outcomes for people affected by gynaecological cancers.

Living with inherited cancer risk can raise questions that extend far beyond clinical testing and treatment. A new suite of resources from Inherited Cancers Australia has been developed to help people and families navigate some of the practical, emotional and deeply personal issues that can accompany an inherited cancer risk.

CNSA welcomes the launch of the National Nursing Workforce Strategy - a vision to grow, support and retain Australia's nursing workforce and a framework for collective action to tackle workforce challenges and create opportunities for nurses to continue delivering high-quality care.

On Thursday 13 August, cancer nurses and their teams came together across Australia to celebrate, connect and recognise the incredible contribution of our profession. From morning teas and team lunches to decorations, photo walls, awards and moments of recognition, we loved seeing Cancer Nurses Day come to life in so many different ways - and in workplaces and communities right across the country.

On Cancer Nurses Day, the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia is calling for greater recognition of cancer nurses as strong, skilled and specialised professionals who are central to the delivery of high-quality cancer care.