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Investing in research

Tragically, most of us will be touched by cancer at some point in our lives with almost one in two Australians diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. That’s why continued investment in research is critical. 

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Cancer research saves lives

Thanks to investment in research, amazing advancements have been made in cancer prevention, screening and treatment – helping to increase survival rates from 52 per cent in the late 1980s to around 71 per cent today.

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What you’re making possible

Thanks to generous support from the South Australian community, Cancer Council SA is one of the state’s largest not-for-profit funders of cancer research.

Together with our funding partners, Cancer Council SA has invested more than $52 million into groundbreaking South Australian cancer research since 2012.

This year, Cancer Council SA has invested over $1.8 million into the state’s best and brightest cancer researchers working across a range of research areas and cancer types.

Cancer Council SA Research Fellowships

Cancer Council SA’s Research Fellowship Program is a South Australian initiative which invests in the state’s best and brightest early and mid-career researchers to support and advance research that is working towards the next cancer breakthrough.

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Project grants

Cancer Council SA’s Research Program invests in groundbreaking cancer research projects happening here in South Australia that have just missed out on funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant.

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Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund

The Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund was established by Marjorie Jackson-Nelson—the Lithgow Flash and former Governor of South Australia—in memory of her husband, Australian Olympic cyclist, Peter Nelson who passed away from leukaemia.

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Cancer support and wellness research fellowships

Cancer Council SA have partnered with Flinders Foundation and Flinders University to invest in high-impact research in the areas of cancer survivorship, wellness and support, with a strong focus on improving the quality of life for people impacted by cancer.

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Research projects

Cancer Council SA’s Behavioural Research team conducts research to inform the development of Cancer Council SA’s evidence-based prevention programs and support services.

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