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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,

New study could be key to future use of multicancer early detection tests in Australia
Evaluating the potential an innovative area of patient-friendly, non-invasive cancer screening. The Daffodil Centre celebrates the success of a $3 million Australian Government Medical Research

Supporting General Practice to promote bowel cancer screening
Daffodil Centre researcher, Associate Professor Eleonora Feletto, is leading a national clinical trial to pilot a co-designed general practice-led intervention to increase participation in the

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

New study shows one in ten cancer patients are spending $10,000 in out-of-pocket healthcare costs
The financial burden of healthcare in Australia can be high, particularly for people diagnosed with cancer. A new study published in the Medical Journal of

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

‘No better time than now’ to move forward on breast cancer screening
Final ‘ROSA’ report a key piece for BreastScreen reviewA new Australian Government funded report on optimising breast cancer screening should be a catalyst for embedding

An international group of researchers find differences in ovarian cancer risk factors by racial and ethnic groups
Researchers conducted an international study of more than 11,000 ovarian cancer cases found selected ovarian cancer risk factors vary for women of different racial and

Ovarian Cancer researchers recognised as pioneers and emerging leaders
Daffodil Centre researchers awarded at ANZGOG Annual Scientific MeetingExperts across the field of gynae oncology convened at the Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG)

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