Browse our latest news stories, media releases, publications and submissions. Search August 22, 2025 // Latest news Fill in our Online Survey We’re inviting people who have been diagnosed with an upper GI cancer within the last five years, as well as family members, friends, and carers of people with upper GI cancer, to complete the anonymous survey. Your feedback will help guide the development of our resources, supports, and advocacy efforts. - The survey will take around 20–30 minutes for people living with upper GI cancer and about 15 minutes for family, friends, and carers. It will close at 5 pm on 8 September. Participation in the survey is voluntary, and your responses will be kept strictly anonymous. - More June 11, 2025 // Latest news Join Our Consumer Reference Group Join our Consumer Reference Group. Pancare Foundation is inviting expressions of interest from patients or carers who have experience with pancreatic cancer to join a Pancare-led Pancreatic Cancer Consumer Reference Group. Consumer perspectives into this research project will help guide the design of a cutting-edge nanorobot technology aimed at detecting pancreatic cancer early and monitoring treatment responses. More May 8, 2025 // Latest news Have your say: There is one new drug addition to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting being held in July 2025! These drugs are being considered for use in treating Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers. We invite individuals experiencing cancer and or their families to share their lived experience of cancer for consideration. The PBAC is an independent, expert organisation appointed by the Australian Government. Its primary focus is to recommend new medicines for listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), to ensure that Australian residents have access to new medicines at an affordable price. Get involved and have your say about these treatments by heading to the link here https://pancare.org.au/have-your-say-on-treatments-that-matter-to-you-5/ or by visiting the news section of our website Pancare.org.au The New Addition: Nivolumab (Odivo) and Ipilimumab (Yervoy) for the treatment of advanced (unresectable) Stage A, Stage B or Stage C HCC (Liver Cancer) More January 31, 2025 // Latest news Cancer Fact Sheets Whether you’re hoping to inform yourself regarding a recent diagnosis – for yourself, or someone you love – our new Cancer Fact Sheets are now available to download, providing you with updated information around symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, and more. More January 8, 2025 // Latest news Have your say on treatments that matter to you Two new drugs are being considered for treating Upper Gastrointestinal cancers. Individuals with cancer and their families are invited to share their experiences for consideration at the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting in March 2024. What therapies are being considered? Futibatinib (Lytgobi®): For treating patients with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma who have previously progressed on systemic therapy. To be eligible, fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) fusion or rearrangement must be present in the cancer. Zolbetuximab (Vyloy®): For first-line treatment of locally advanced unresectable or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction (G/GOJ) cancer. More September 26, 2024 // Latest news Launching State of the Nation: Upper GI Cancers in Australia The Hon Ged Kearney MP, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health and Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, will launch the report at the Pancare Foundation's Unite for Hope event on Sunday, 6th of October, held at Princess Park, Carlton North, Victoria. More September 5, 2024 // Latest news NEW ADDITION TO PANCARE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2 September 2024 Pancare Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Kate O’Sullivan to its Board of Directors, a strategic move that reinforces its leadership team. More September 3, 2024 // Latest news Have your say on treatments that matter to you People with Pancreatic Cancer and Oesophageal cancer are invited to share their views on two medications that are being considered at an upcoming Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting in November 2024. More May 17, 2024 // Latest news Losing a parent in your 20's. “It gets easier over time”. I’ve heard that line a lot in the 24 years that I’ve been alive. Unfortunately, maybe more than most people my age it's because I lost my mother to cancer a few years ago. More Page 1 of 10FIRSTPREV123NEXTLAST
