For all that cancer takes from South Australians, give all you can this Daffodil Day
With more than 11,400 South Australians diagnosed with cancer each year, chances are that most people living in your community have been touched by cancer. To put that into perspective, that’s close to the population of Port Augusta.
New data shows South Aussie bowel screening rates have dropped to their lowest since 2014
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data shows that while South Australia has one of the highest bowel cancer screening participation rates in Australia, in 2020-21 South Australia recorded its lowest bowel cancer screening participation rates since 2014.
Inequity in cancer care from the 25th CNSA conference
The 25th Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) Congress took place from 14 to 16 June 2023 in Adelaide, bringing together dedicated cancer nurses from across the country. The congress aimed to discuss developments in cancer care, exchange experiences and explore ways to improve care.
How Vince’s thyroid cancer diagnosis inspired him to become a Cancer Connect Volunteer
Vince was 25, had just finished university and was living a very active lifestyle – running marathons and playing soccer – when he received a shock diagnosis of thyroid cancer. The support he received during his cancer experience has inspired him to volunteer for Cancer Connect, providing peer support to others going through a similar experience.
Stewart’s kayak for cancer
Stewart set off in April to kayak a massive 630 kilometres across the Murray River, all while raising vital funds for South Australians impacted by cancer. Inspired by his family’s own cancer experience, he raised over $10,600 for vital cancer research.
Cancer Council SA commends government crackdown on illegal vapes
Cancer Council SA strongly supports the South Australian Government taking stronger action to help stamp out illegal sales of e-cigarettes in South Australia.
Cancer Council SA Welcomes Launch of Updated Right Bite Standards and Hub.
Cancer Council SA warmly welcomes the launch of the updated Right Bite Food and Drink Supply Standards and the new Healthy Food Environments Hub. The updated standards, developed collaboratively by Wellbeing SA and the Department for Education marks a pivotal milestone in advancing healthy food environments for school children across South Australia.
Research shows that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023
This World No Tobacco Day, Cancer Council SA is urging South Australians to quit smoking with data from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) showing that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023.
For all that cancer takes from South Australians, give all you can this Daffodil Day
With more than 11,400 South Australians diagnosed with cancer each year, chances are that most people living in your community have been touched by cancer. To put that into perspective, that’s close to the population of Port Augusta.
New data shows South Aussie bowel screening rates have dropped to their lowest since 2014
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data shows that while South Australia has one of the highest bowel cancer screening participation rates in Australia, in 2020-21 South Australia recorded its lowest bowel cancer screening participation rates since 2014.
Inequity in cancer care from the 25th CNSA conference
The 25th Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) Congress took place from 14 to 16 June 2023 in Adelaide, bringing together dedicated cancer nurses from across the country. The congress aimed to discuss developments in cancer care, exchange experiences and explore ways to improve care.
How Vince’s thyroid cancer diagnosis inspired him to become a Cancer Connect Volunteer
Vince was 25, had just finished university and was living a very active lifestyle – running marathons and playing soccer – when he received a shock diagnosis of thyroid cancer. The support he received during his cancer experience has inspired him to volunteer for Cancer Connect, providing peer support to others going through a similar experience.
Stewart’s kayak for cancer
Stewart set off in April to kayak a massive 630 kilometres across the Murray River, all while raising vital funds for South Australians impacted by cancer. Inspired by his family’s own cancer experience, he raised over $10,600 for vital cancer research.
Cancer Council SA commends government crackdown on illegal vapes
Cancer Council SA strongly supports the South Australian Government taking stronger action to help stamp out illegal sales of e-cigarettes in South Australia.
Cancer Council SA Welcomes Launch of Updated Right Bite Standards and Hub.
Cancer Council SA warmly welcomes the launch of the updated Right Bite Food and Drink Supply Standards and the new Healthy Food Environments Hub. The updated standards, developed collaboratively by Wellbeing SA and the Department for Education marks a pivotal milestone in advancing healthy food environments for school children across South Australia.
Research shows that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023
This World No Tobacco Day, Cancer Council SA is urging South Australians to quit smoking with data from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) showing that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023.