Cancer Council Australia

Attention all World Cancer Congress 2024 attendees! 🌏 Director of Cancer Control Policy, Megan Varlow, is presenting at this year’s Congress in Geneva! The exciting event offers a multidisciplinary program showcasing the latest successful interventions in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. 📅 Megan’s presentation schedule includes… ✅ Completed: Rapid Fire 11 – Equity and access to cancer care / Cancer, lifestyle, and well-being Rapid Fire 13 – Experiences of people living with cancer, including cost of cancer and caregivers' support / Improving access to care through partnerships, advocacy and community engagement Rapid Fire 18 – Cancer prevention policy and screening and detection programmes Rapid Fire 17 – Radiotherapy / Optimising early detection, diagnosis, and treatment ⏳Still to come: Forward-looking tobacco control policies in an age of political uncertainty Thursday, September 19, 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM · 1 hr. (Europe/Zurich). Plenary C (level 0) This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with thought leaders and contribute to vital discussions. If you're attending, make sure to catch Megan in action! #WorldCancerCongress #WWCC2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our Policy team will be taking the stage at the Australian Public Health Conference next week, starting September 17th! This year for Australia's premier national conference on public health, the theme is 'high value public health in a complex world’. Promoting and investing in a public health system that meets the needs of all people should be a priority in Australia – we must continue to listen to and advocate for diverse voices. Our very own Alicia Machalias, Joanna McGlone, and Drew Meehan will dive into these critical discussions and showcase our commitment to advancing cancer care. Here’s a sneak peek at our lineup of presentations: 📅 17/09 - Session 1D: ‘The Crucial Role of Physical Activity in Cancer Prevention’ by Alicia. Discover how staying active can make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. 📅 18/09 - Session 3A: ‘Towards Equity: Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Cancer Care Research’ with Jo and Drew. Join us as we highlight the importance of inclusive research and equitable care for Indigenous communities. 📅 19/09 - Session 4B: ‘Alcohol and cancer risk: mobilising national action to minimise harms from alcohol.’ Presented by Julia Stafford. 📅 19/09 - Session 4D: ‘Cents and Sensibility: Tackling the Financial Burden of Cancer Care in Australia’ by Drew. Learn about innovative strategies to alleviate the financial strain on cancer patients. 📅 19/09 - Session 5A: ‘Prioritising Lived Experience and Community Perspectives in Cancer Policy and Practice Development’ with Drew. Explore how integrating real-world experiences can shape more effective cancer policies. Don't miss out - come say hi and have a listen! We promise it’ll be worth your time. Public Health Australia #AustPH2024 #CancerCare #HealthEquity #PublicHealth

This World Lymphoma Day, let’s talk about symptoms and diagnosis 🔎 Initially, many people with lymphoma will have mild or a few symptoms. The most common one is a painless swelling in the neck, under the arm or in the groin. If your GP suspects lymphoma, they’ll feel the lymph nodes and your abdomen to check for swollen organs. They are likely to organise a biopsy and other medical tests to find out more information. If you have any of the symptoms or are concerned, please check with your GP 💛 You can also head to this link for more information 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wMG0z #lymphoma #cancerawareness #WorldLymphomaDay

We are very pleased to have attended the 6th International Conference on Ultraviolet Radiation and Skin Cancer Prevention, hosted by the Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre! 🌟 It was a great opportunity to connect with leading experts in skin cancer care to hear about the latest innovations in skin cancer prevention and share insights and results from the End The Trend campaign delivered last summer by Cancer Council Australia, in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. The campaign was the first national skin cancer prevention campaign that targeted a youth audience in more than a decade and sparked important conversations about the glamorisation of suntanning in Australia in order to drive up the use of sun protection behaviours. We’re inspired by the collaborative spirit of the event and are excited to integrate the new insights shared at the conference into our ongoing efforts to protect and support the community. A big thank you to the organisers, speakers, and participants for your dedication and hard work. #SkinCancerPrevention #UltravioletRadiation #CancerResearch #HealthInnovation #CollaborativeHealth #CancerCouncilAustralia

Sometimes the smallest of gestures can make the biggest differences. Been meaning to check in with someone? It's important to reach out, even if everything seems ok ✅ Take this as a friendly reminder to pick up the phone, send a DM, or arrange that coffee ☕ #RUOkDay #MentalHealthAwareness

Earlier today, our CEO Mark Nevin attended the exciting online launch of two national campaigns by the Australian Government. ‘Own It' and 'Screen Me!' aim to increase cervical screening awareness and participation rates among women and people with a cervix across Australia. 📢 Own It 📢 “Own It is for all people with a cervix regardless of gender, sexuality, cultural background, or ability.” Barriers to testing are far and wide, varying from negative past experiences, history of sexual violence, cultural issues, disability, discrimination, and lack of awareness. Based on the experiences of real people, the inclusive campaign empowers people to choose how they can screen. 📢Screen Me! 📢 Developed in partnership with The Daffodil Centre, Screen Me! is a reminder that people with disability have the same right to preventive healthcare as anyone else. Complex health needs, accessibility issues, or communication barriers can make it difficult to access cervical screening. Screen Me! is a reminder that people with disability have the same right to preventive healthcare as anyone else. The expansion of cervical screening via self-collection in July 2022 was a significant milestone, bringing us closer to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health issue by giving more people more choice and control over their healthcare. 🔍For more information about Own It, visit https://brnw.ch/21wMhWA. 🔍For more information about Screen Me!, visit https://brnw.ch/21wMhWz. 🔍For more information about cervical screening, visit https://brnw.ch/21wMhWB. *Anyone with a cervix aged between 25 and 74 who has ever been sexually active is recommended to have a cervical screening test every five years.

Your body is powerful, resilient, and worthy of care. What’s on your health checklist? Share to spread the word and encourage the women in your life. #WomensHealthWeek #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth #womenshealth

This #DaffodilDay, we honour all those affected by cancer. Together, we're making a difference for people with cancer every day — and we’ll continue to do so in the future. For us at Cancer Council and those affected by cancer, the daffodil symbolises hope for a cancer-free future. For all that cancer takes, give hope this Daffodil Day 💛 Check out daffodilday.com.au for more. #hope #cancerawareness #cancerrecovery #cancerresearch

Cancer Council Australia CEO, Mark Nevin, and our Director of Cancer Control Policy, Megan Varlow had the privilege of meeting with the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the hon Mark Butler MP yesterday. We’d like to extend our sincere gratitude to Minister Butler for his time. We are delighted about our ongoing partnership and collaboration on many important projects for those affected by cancer. Our commitment to cancer prevention, early detection through screening, and navigation support for all Australians living with cancer, is stronger than ever. Together, we are dedicated to improvements in cancer control and ensuring better outcomes for all Australians. To learn more about our work in cancer control policy and prevention head to the link below: https://lnkd.in/gjEgmn4D #CancerControl #HealthPartnership #CancerPrevention #Screening #Support #CancerCouncilAustralia #Navigation

It’s Cancer Nurses Day here in Australia, and we’re taking this chance to celebrate the incredible work done by our cancer nurses 💌 Oncology nurses are pivotal in a cancer diagnosis; from providing care and information to administering medication and supporting you throughout treatment. We’re here to recognise these strong, skilled, and specialised individuals and to say THANK YOU for all that they do 💛 Tag or share this with a cancer nurse you’d like to share your appreciation with today❣️ #CNSA #cancernurses #cancernursesday #thankyou