library_books A new study from the Cancer Institute NSW shows the overwhelming cost of skin cancer on the NSW community.

library_books New report shows that exposure to the Cancer Institute's 'Dark Side of Tanning' campaign was associated with negative attitudes to tanning in young people.

library_books The stigma associated with lung cancer due to its links with smoking and poor prognoses may result in delays in diagnosis, a new report has concluded.

library_books A world-first study into the effect of tobacco plain packaging, published today in BMJ Open, has found the pioneering legislation is having a significant impact on smokers’ perceptions of cigarettes packs.

library_books In 2012, the Cancer Institute NSW commissioned a survey into tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviour among Aboriginal people in NSW. This fact sheet outlines the survey results, which highlight a need for ongoing intervention and awareness through culturally-appropriate tobacco resistance and control programs that are supported by the Aboriginal community.

library_books This Cancer Institute NSW study found a significant increase in the number of calls to Quitline coinciding with the introduction of mandatory plain packaging of tobacco after other known confounders had been taken into account.

library_books Fostering innovation in and translation of cancer research for the people of NSW.

library_books New South Wales is home to several researchers at the cutting-edge of understanding cancer. These dedicated clinicians are discovering new things about cancer all the time, leading us towards better diagnosis, treatment and care for people affected by this disease.

library_books This annual achievements report provides a snapshot of the diverse types of cancer research that we are proudly supporting in NSW and introduces some of the people behind this important work. This publication is a tribute to their dedication and ingenuity and acknowledges their many achievements over the past year.

library_books Brain damage as the result of primary brain tumours is well documented. This includes neurologic symptoms (eg headaches, dizziness) and cognitive impairments (eg memory problems). In contrast, the prevalence and correlates of behavioural impairments has received little systematic study.