Champion of Hope – Grant Rutley and the Inaugural BUGIC Grant Prix!

Nikki Rynia

Drawing from his personal experience and battle with an upper GI cancer, Grant founded the BUGIC Foundation - to use his cancer experience to help as many people as he can who are also taking a

April is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month.

Chris Capstick

Oesophageal Cancer is considered a rare cancer with low survival rates and little recognition. Raising funds and awareness for Oesophageal cancer helps

February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month.

Chris Capstick

This year it is estimated that over 2226 Australians will be diagnosed with either gallbladder or biliary tract cancer. There is no early detection test, and there is a five-year survival rate of

Have your say on treatments that matter to you

Nikki Rynia

Patients and their families impacted by upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are invited to share their lived experience on two therapies that are listed in the upcoming Pharmaceutical Benefits

Navigating the Festive Season

Chris Capstick

Has all the festive feasting got you feeling a little Bah-Humbug about the holiday season? You’re not alone. Food can bring up many challenges for someone with upper gastrointestinal cancer.

Medicines Update.

Chris Capstick

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), delivered welcomed news for Australians living with biliary cancer this week with IMFINZI® (durvalumab) being made available for patients diagnosed with

PBAC recommends subsidised therapies for biliary and oesophageal cancers

Nikki Rynia

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) last week announced two positive recommendations for therapies that will benefit biliary and oesophageal cancer patients. The therapies brought

Cancer and Religious Fasting

Nikki Rynia

We spoke to Senior Oncology Dietitian, Lauren Atkins, and pancreatic cancer patient, Aida, for their thoughts on how to navigate religious fasting periods if you or a loved one is impacted by

Pancare raising awareness at a shopping centre near you

Nikki Rynia

Pancare Foundation is pleased to partner with Adflex Marketing and Loyalty Promotions again this year to continue to raise greater awareness of upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers in communities

Meet our specialist cancer care nurses

Nikki Rynia

Pancare’s team of specialist cancer care nurses is growing, thanks to generous donations from our community fundraisers and major donors. Specialist cancer care nurses are experienced oncology