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Aussie teens who have vaped five times more likely to then try smoking

New research published in a leading public health journal today shows that Australian teenagers who have vaped are much more likely to then try smoking,

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New study could be key to future use of multicancer early detection tests in Australia

The Daffodil Centre celebrates the success of a $3 million Australian Government Medical Research Future Fund grant to support exciting new research into multicancer early detection (MCED) tests, to reduce cancer burden and improve health outcomes in Australia.

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Supporting General Practice to promote bowel cancer screening

The Daffodil Centre is leading a national clinical trial to pilot a co-designed general practice-led intervention to increase participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, which was 40% nationwide in 2021-2022.

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Daffodil Centre predicts 80,000 cases of a complex blood cancer in Australia over 2019-2043

New multiple myeloma projections highlight urgent need for cancer care reform and targeted research investment. New research led by the Daffodil Centre has unveiled long-term

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One in ten cancer patients are spending $10,000 in out-of-pocket healthcare costs

A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has shown one in ten people with cancer in NSW spend more than $10,000 on healthcare in the first year following diagnosis.

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University of Sydney congratulates Professor Karen Canfell, Companion of the Order of Australia

Daffodil Centre Director wins highest merit award for ‘eminent service to medicine as an epidemiologist, particularly through cancer research, to tertiary education, and as a mentor and leader’.

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Our approach

We’re committed to finding the most effective ways to save lives and improve cancer outcomes across all interventions – prevention, early detection, treatment and care. 

Our research 'hubs'

Our research programs coalesce around four hubs with an emphasis on translating evidence into public policy and practice, and real-world improvements in cancer control.

Our streams of work

Working across our four research hubs are several collaborative streams of research.

Our people

Our researchers have extensive and expanding collaborations with researchers in other disciplines, including clinicians and basic scientists, both in Australia and internationally.

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The Daffodil Centre
PO Box 572
Kings Cross, NSW 1340

info@daffodilcentre.org
+61 2 9334 1728

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