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Supporting informed choice for lung cancer screening in Australia
The Daffodil Centre’s Dr Rachael Dodd has been awarded a grant from the International Lung Cancer Foundation to develop resources to support informed choice for
One average new bowel cancer case costs health system more than $50k in first year of treatment
Governments urged to increase screening rates and improve referral pathways New research shows the average health costs for a bowel (colorectal) cancer case in the
New research into importance of skin surveillance to save lives from melanoma
New research led by the Daffodil Centre’s Professor Anne Cust has provided evidence that routine skin checks by a health professional, coupled with checking your
Special report evaluating cervical cancer screening methods informs update of international handbook
Professor Karen Canfell is a member of a working group of international experts convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to review
Latest cervical cancer and HPV research
Evidence generated by the Daffodil Centre’s Cervical Cancer and HPV Stream continues to make a significant contribution to both national and international policy development for
Screening by self-collection a ‘game-changer’ for eliminating cervical cancer in Australia
Australia has taken a major step on the way to eliminating cervical cancer, with the announcement this week of changes to the National Cervical Screening
Latest highlights from the Daffodil Centre: October 2021
Synergy grant success Daffodil Centre researchers are among the 17 research teams awarded Synergy Grants in funding announced by the NHMRC last week. Worth $5million over five years, Synergy Grants support
A journey towards better breast cancer screening and prevention
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) recently announced the Daffodil Centre’s Professor Nehmat Houssami as the first 10-year Chair in Breast Cancer Prevention. This significant
Latest highlights from the Daffodil Centre: September 2021
NHMRC Investigator Grant success for Prof Anne Cust The Daffodil Centre’s Deputy Director, Professor Anne Cust, was awarded a $2 million grant from the National Health
Grant success for C4 researchers
Researchers at the Centre for Research Excellence in Cervical Cancer Control (C4) have been awarded Investigator Grants in recent funding announced by the National Health