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Key support for Garvan’s cancer research in 2018 and beyond
Key support for Garvan’s cancer research in 2018 and beyond
Garvan researchers are thrilled to be among the recipients of grants in recently announced funding schemes from the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Cancer Australia.
DreamLab app speeding up Garvan's cancer research
DreamLab app speeding up Garvan's cancer research
The DreamLab app, a distributed smartphone supercomputer, is now available on iOS and Android. Garvan and The Vodafone Foundation are now calling one million Australians to download the app and contribute to Garvan’s cancer research.
Rare Cancers Australia sets new agenda for change
Rare Cancers Australia sets new agenda for change
A Time to Act, a new report released by Rare Cancers Australia that sets out a roadmap for change in the treatment and care of patients with rare cancer in Australia.
Neglected cancers awareness week
Neglected cancers awareness week
In the first Neglected Cancers Awareness Week, Garvan Institute calls for improved outcomes for those affected by neglected cancers.
Rare Disease Day 2017: With research, possibilities are limitless
Rare Disease Day 2017: With research, possibilities are limitless
This year, the focus of Rare Disease Day was firmly on research.
The ‘other’ pancreatic cancer: uncovering the genomic landscape of an enigmatic rare tumour
The ‘other’ pancreatic cancer: uncovering the genomic landscape of an enigmatic rare tumour
An Australian-led international research effort has revealed that genetic changes normally linked to breast, colon and ovarian cancers could also drive a rare form of pancreatic cancer.
Rare Cancer Australia report: a deadly discrepancy in cancer care
Rare Cancer Australia report: a deadly discrepancy in cancer care
A new report by Rare Cancers Australia has uncovered a deadly discrepancy in the funding of cancer treatment and research in Australia that has left patients with rare and less common forms of the disease forced to self-fund treatment or go without. (Canberra Times website)
Promise of genetic sequencing frustrated by the cost of medicines for rare cancer patients
Promise of genetic sequencing frustrated by the cost of medicines for rare cancer patients
There will never be enough patients to run a clinical trial to establish the cost-effectiveness of using a specific drug on a rare cancer. (Sydney Morning Herald website)

VIDEOS

Rare and neglected cancers: a common problem
Rare and neglected cancers: a common problem
Prof David Thomas, Garvan Institute
Tackling the rare cancers: what can be done?
Tackling the rare cancers: what can be done?
Dr Sandro Porceddu, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane

PUBLICATIONS

Rare cancers update report
Rare cancers update report
Garvan Institute report
Just a little more time: rare cancers update report
Just a little more time: rare cancers update report
Rare Cancers Australia report

RESOURCES

Rare Cancers Australia
Rare Cancers Australia
Molecular Screening and Therapeutics (MoST) Program
Molecular Screening and Therapeutics (MoST) Program
CART-Wheel (Centre for Analysis of Rare Tumours)
CART-Wheel (Centre for Analysis of Rare Tumours)
The Forgotten Cancers Project
The Forgotten Cancers Project
Rare Cancers Australia - Cancer Directory
Rare Cancers Australia - Cancer Directory