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Published date 17 October 2025
One in 8 NSW residents are carers. Thousands are by the side of a family member or friend with cancer, selflessly providing ongoing care and support at one of the most challenging times of their lives.
Published date 26 August 2025
A cancer diagnosis is often an isolating experience, but in culturally diverse communities, this can be intensified by stigma and barriers to support. Anubha Varma, who emigrated from India in 2014, shares how she navigated her journey with breast cancer.
Published date 25 June 2025
Around half of cancers diagnosed in adolescents and young adults are considered rare or hard to treat. This Rare Cancers Awareness Day, 26-year-old Hamish Shaw shares his story.
Published date 18 June 2025
New resources tailored to the Ezidi community are aiming to break down barriers and boost the uptake of lifesaving cancer screening.
Published date 20 May 2025
An innovative project is training bilingual educators to act as ‘navigators’ to support Arabic speaking cancer patients through the clinical trials process by reducing language and cultural barriers.
Published date 17 March 2025
Cancer Institute NSW has awarded 18 grants to NSW cancer researchers to support exciting medical breakthroughs and improve outcomes for people living with cancer across the state.
Published date 17 March 2025
Cancer Institute NSW has awarded around $150,000 to support community groups and health services to roll out cancer education projects in multicultural communities.
Published date 13 February 2025
The elation of parenthood soon turned to devastation when Thomas and Marina received the news their baby boy had cancer. Thanks to precision medicine efforts at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW), little Flynn has a thriving childhood ahead of him.
Published date 23 January 2025
For many people, palliative care is associated with end of life. But in reality, it is more than that. There are teams across NSW dedicated to managing symptoms and enhancing the wellbeing of people with life-limiting illnesses, like cancer, and their families – helping them make the most of each day and focus on what’s important to them.
Published date 03 December 2024
Cameron Donnelly was only 19 years old when cancer put his young adulthood on hold. By his side, supporting him on every step of the journey, was the NSW/ACT Youth Cancer Service.