Organisation
Cancer Australia
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Strategy
Australian Cancer Plan: summary report
The Australian Cancer Plan aims to improve prevention, screening, treatment and management of all cancers for all people across Australia. A key priority of the plan is improving outcomes for groups with the poorest cancer experiences, with a particular focus on First Nations people. It covers all cancer types across the whole cancer journey –...
Report
Review of the impact of COVID-19 on medical services and procedures in Australia utilising MBS data: lung and prostate cancers
This report provides findings from an analysis of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) data for the months January 2020 to June 2020 to understand where changes in the number of cancer-related services have occurred, and the types of services affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. These analyses focus on changes in cancer-related diagnostic and treatment procedures for...
Report
Review of the impact of COVID-19 on medical services and procedures in Australia utilising MBS data: skin, breast and colorectal cancers, and telehealth services
This report provides findings from an analysis of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for the months January 2020 to June 2020 to understand where changes in the number of cancer-related services have occurred, and the types of services affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. This analyses focuses on changes in cancer-related diagnostic and treatment procedures for skin...
Strategy
Cancer care in the time of COVID-19: a conceptual framework for the management of cancer during a pandemic
This conceptual framework uses published data and guidance to explore system-wide approaches to cancer management during the COVID-19 pandemic. The framework is intended as a useful resource for cancer organisations, health professionals, medical colleges and policy-makers.
Draft report
Optimal care pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer: draft for national public consultation
Optimising care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer is the aim of this national public consultation program.