World Cancer Day: UNSW Experts Available For Interview

4 February 2020 News

This World Cancer Day, a range of UNSW Medicine cancer researchers, clinicians and scientists are available for media interviews. Their expertise spans all aspects of cancer, from prevention and detection to treatment and survivorship.

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‘Science Saved My Life’: One Doctor’s Incredible Journey From Cancer Researcher to Cancer Survivor

4 February 2020 News

Cancer researcher, Orazio Vittorio, was completing his PhD when a tumour started to grow in his kidney. After an accidental diagnosis at university, an emergency surgery by his supervisor saved his life.

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Jade’s Story

4 February 2020 News

Jade was just two years old when she was diagnosed with a rare Ganglioneuroblastoma tumour that covered more than half her brain. The treatment that saved Jade’s life has left her with lifelong side-effects, including brain damage. Read more about Jade's story.

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Nixon’s Story

4 February 2020 News

The Children’s Cancer Institute's vision is to save the lives of all children with cancer and improve their long-term health, through research. Just a few weeks before Brodie was due to give birth to Nixon, a scan showed a large lump on his head. Read more about Nixon's story.

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Cancer research at UNSW Medicine

3 February 2020 News

Cancer is the most pressing health challenge of our time. By the age of 85, cancer will affect 1 in 2 Australians. While health and medical research has improved the outlook for cancer patients in recent decades, cancer is still a leading cause of death worldwide. To change these statistics, we are uniting against cancer. We are consolidating our research across disciplines, industries, networks and countries. And we’re building on this knowledge to improve the outcomes of every cancer patient.

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