Cancer Council Australia

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

We are delighted to announce the commencement of Mark Nevin to the role of Chief Executive Officer at Cancer Council Australia. Mark brings a wealth of experience in executive health leadership roles within public health, advocacy and health reform. In addition, he has extensive experience in governance, consumer partnerships, and new clinical and digital technologies within cancer care.  He served as interim CEO of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) during the pandemic and, most recently, he was the interim CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH). Having advised governments on implementing new care pathways and cutting-edge technologies across Australia, Mark was awarded a Fellowship of AIDH in 2020 - a recognition of his pioneering work in telehealth and artificial intelligence.    Mark’s exceptional experience undoubtably sets him in good stead to make a significant contribution to Cancer Council Australia’s mission to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer for all Australians. Cancer Council Australia would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Megan Varlow for her exceptional leadership during this transition period. Her dedication has been instrumental during this critical period.  https://lnkd.in/g5BKbj8S #CancerCouncilAustralia #NewCEO #Governance #Leadership #Cancercare

Did you know that the hepatitis B and C viruses are risk factors for liver cancer? In fact, up to 80% of cases can be linked to viral hepatitis. Primary liver cancer most often develops in people with an underlying liver disease - which is usually cirrhosis. In cirrhosis, healthy liver cells are replaced by scar tissue, and non-cancerous lumps form throughout the liver. As this gets worse, the liver stops working properly. Cirrhosis may be caused by: 👉long-term (chronic) infection with hepatitis B or C virus 👉drinking too much alcohol 👉metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, as a result of obesity and/or type 2 diabetes 👉having too much iron in the bloodstream (haemochromatosis) #WorldHepatitisDay #livercancer

Phillip Wilson’s story with throat cancer began nine years ago, when he and his wife Susie had been travelling around Australia. Now, he is determined to help people experiencing cancer by sharing his story. If you’d like to learn more about Phil’s personal experiences, you can visit https://lnkd.in/gh7fYeSH 💛 #HeadAndNeckCancerAwarenessMonth #ThroatCancer #CancerSurvivors

It's National Pain Week, so let's talk about pain — specifically, cancer pain — and the support available for those who are going through it. Pain can come in different forms; from acute to chronic, ongoing pain. If you're suffering from pain yourself or a loved one is going through painful cancer treatment, help is available. But first, let's acknowledge that pain truly sucks. It can affect your physical and mental health, as well as your relationships. Pain may be felt in different areas of the body and can also be experienced differently from one person to the next. 👉Pain may be caused by the cancer itself, cancer treatment or other health problems. 👉 Acute pain can be mild or severe but usually resolves within a few days or weeks. 👉Chronic pain usually lasts for three months or more. It is also called persistent pain. Getting support to manage your pain is essential - so be sure to talk to a friend, GP or medical specialist to find ways to alleviate your pain. Our cancer support helpline can provide you with advice or a listening ear on 13 11 20. Find out more about the support available for those dealing with cancer pain here: https://brnw.ch/21wLq84 #NationalPainWeek #painmanagement #pain #cancer

People aged 50 to 74 will automatically receive their free kit in the mail every two years. And now, people aged 45 to 49 can also opt into the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program by requesting their first free bowel cancer screening kit. Want to learn more about who can screen, when and how you’ll receive the test and what it looks for? Head here https://lnkd.in/dcyDKkSv #Get2It #bowelcancer The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is an Australian Government program.