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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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Standing side by side: Involving the community in our research

The Daffodil Centre’s 2024 Symposium, “Standing side by side: Involving the community in our research”, explored the invaluable role of the community in shaping the landscape of research and innovation.

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Will healthcare disruptions during COVID increase long-term bowel cancer burden?

A modelling study on the COVID-related disruptions to colorectal cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment in Australia and Canada.

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The Sick-Quitter Effect

Alcohol-related death has been underestimated over the past 30 years.

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New research shows licensed venues clinging to cigarette vending machines

One hundred years after the introduction of cigarette vending machines in Australia, new research shows that businesses have no plans to consign them to history.

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Cancer expected to remain the leading cause of premature death in Australia over next 25 years

Total of 1.58 million premature deaths from cancer projected

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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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