Browse our latest news stories, media releases, publications and submissions. Search 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 May 13, 2024 // Latest news Have your say on treatments that matter to you Patients and their families impacted by Cholangiocarcinoma who have a specific IDH1 mutation (this mutation is found in the cancer of some people diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma), are invited to share their lived experience on a therapy that is listed in the upcoming Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting in July 2024. More May 9, 2024 // Latest news Champion of Hope - Grant Rutley and the Inaugural BUGIC Grant Prix! 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 journey and battle fighting cancer. More April 3, 2024 // Latest news April is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Oesophageal Cancer is considered a rare cancer with low survival rates and little recognition. Raising funds and awareness for Oesophageal cancer helps Pancare deliver personalised cancer support through our PanSupport services, increase awareness and amplify our advocacy. Raising awareness of Oesophageal cancer helps us work toward equity in experience and improved outcomes for all patients and their families. More January 24, 2024 // Latest news February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month. 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 just 18.3 per cent. There has never been a more important time to advocate for these cancers. More December 18, 2023 // Latest news Have your say on treatments that matter to you 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 Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting in March 2024. More Page 1 of 9FIRSTPREV123NEXTLAST
