If you live in Australia, are over 18, and are providing, or have provided support to someone facing cancer within the last 5 years, Cancer Carer Hub and Deakin University would love to hear from you. 

This study aims to understand the experiences and support needs of all carers and support persons, with focus on those from different groups including regional or rural communities, those from a non-English speaking background and those who identify as member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Findings will be used to develop resources and services to better support carers from all communities.  

To learn more and participate visit the study website.

Also called stage IV (4) breast cancer, or advanced breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer is a form of cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other organs in the body, such as the bones, lungs, liver or, less commonly, brain. Because of its advanced stage, it is incurable, so the focus of treatment is on controlling the disease, quality of life and symptom management, often over the course of many years. 

If you or someone you know is affected by Metastatic Breast Cancer they may be interested to learn about this list of resources and information on how to access support. Visit our Information for women with advanced/metastatic cancer page. 

National Carers Week takes place on 13–19 October. It is a time to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Australia’s unpaid carers. More than one in ten Australians are carers therefore, they make an enormous contribution to our community. Help raise awareness this National Carers Week by inviting workmates, friends and family to an event to raise awareness of the diversity of carers and caring roles in Australia. 

Discover ways you can get involved in National Carers Week. There are a number of events happening all over the state for carers visit the events section to find an event. near you. 

In this recording Dr Amanda Pigott, a specialist in lymphoedema therapy, provided an in-depth overview of the condition. She highlighted that lymphoedema is often underdiagnosed, underscoring the need for increased awareness and early detection. Dr Pigott advocates for a multimodal treatment approach that incorporates professional care and self-management strategies. In this video techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage and compression therapy are covered, supported by insights from former patient Janet Curran, who shares her experiences with lymphoedema after oral cancer treatment in 2023.

Watch the webinar on Head and Neck Cancer Australia’s Youtube channel. Visit the Head and Neck cancer Australia webinar library to watch recordings on a number of topics.  

The Changing Face of Head and Neck Cancer educational initiative is accredited by the Royal Australian College of GPs and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, and it is endorsed by the Australian Dental Association. This online learning activity is available to all dentists and GPs in Australia. 

Through this module, GPs will learn to perform oral and neck examinations to identify signs of head and neck cancer. Dentists will be equipped to conduct oral and extraoral examinations to screen for oral and related malignancies. 

Find out more and complete this module on the Arterial Education website.