Browse our latest news stories, media releases, publications and submissions. Search December 9, 2020 // Latest news Floorworld in partnership with Pancare Foundation – laying the foundations for impacting the cause Pancare Foundation are thrilled to announce a new, national partnership with specialty flooring retailer Floorworld, to take on Australia’s toughest cancers – upper gastrointestinal cancers. More December 9, 2020 // Latest news Ads on Wheels and Grow Business Group in partnership with Pancare Foundation – a driving force for change Pancare Foundation are thrilled to welcome new corporate partners, the dynamic duo of Ads on Wheels and Grow Business Group, in the fight against upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. More December 9, 2020 // Latest news World-first Funding for New Liver Cancer Therapy Pancare Foundation welcomes the news that a new combination therapy for liver cancer will be added to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. More December 9, 2020 // Latest news Pancare Foundation expands resources available to patients living with pancreatic cancer Pancare Foundation are proud to announce the transition of ownership and management of dedicated pancreatic cancer website, PanSupport, from the University of Melbourne. More December 9, 2020 // Latest news Pancreatic Cancer Familial Screening Program Update We were fortunate to have Tanya Dwarte, Clinical Research Coordinator from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, present on the Pancreatic Cancer Familial Screening Program for high-risk individuals, at our recent online Patient Support Group. More December 9, 2020 // Latest news Latest data provides hope for Upper GI cancers with increases in 5-year survival Latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms that the incidence of upper gastrointestinal cancers in Australia are on the rise. While these figures are concerning, there is hope for those diagnosed, with the five-year survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients now hitting double digits for the first time at 10.7%. More December 8, 2020 // Latest news Cancer outcomes in regional Australia In 2019 over 11,000 Australians were diagnosed with an upper GI cancer and over 8,000 Australians died from an upper GI cancer. Around half of all cancer deaths are due to rare and less common cancers including cancers supported by Pancare. More December 8, 2020 // Latest news National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap Update We are pleased to announce that Cancer Australia have now commenced development of the National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap to improve outcomes and survival for people with pancreatic cancer in Australia. More Page 9 of 9FIRSTPREV789NEXTLAST
