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Cancer Institute NSW

The Cancer Institute is a state wide Government cancer control agency and a pillar of NSW Health, established under the Cancer Institute NSW (2003) Act to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Vision and mission

Cancer Institute works across the health care system to promote better; cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and care.

How Cancer Institute NSW can help

The Cancer Institute collect and use the latest cancer data, information and evidence to drive improvements in cancer outcomes.

The Institute works in partnership with all involved in the cancer community to:

  • reduce the incidence of cancer in the community
  • increase the survival rate for people diagnosed with cancer
  • improve the quality of life for people with cancer and their carers
  • provide a source of expertise on cancer control for the government, health service providers, medical researchers and the general community.

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Last reviewed: July 2021

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End of life concerns | Cancer Institute NSW

There are many emotional and practical issues to deal with at the end of life.

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Bowel cancer screening | Cancer Institute NSW

Australia has one of the highest incidence of bowel cancer in the world—find out why screening is important and how you can take part in bowel screening.

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How do clinical trials progress? | Cancer Institute NSW

Clinical trials go through four phases or stages, each designed to answer a separate research question and improve the prospective treatment.

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Cervical screening | Cancer Institute NSW

A Cervical Screening Test every five years is the best way to prevent cervical cancer. Learn more about how cervical screening saves lives.

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Bowel cancer | Cancer Institute NSW

Bowel cancers start in the bowel or intestines

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Head and neck cancers | Cancer Institute NSW

Head and neck cancers are cancers that start in any part of the head and neck area, including the nose, mouth, throat and sinuses

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Uterine cancer | Cancer Institute NSW

Uterine cancer is a rare cancer that affects the uterus (womb) in women

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Emotional wellbeing | Cancer Institute NSW

There are ways to deal with some of the emotional effects of having cancer.

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Colposcopy: A guide to what you need to know | Cancer Institute NSW

Learn about the colposcopy process, what to expect, and why it is important in preventing cervical cancer.

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Patients and carers | eviQ

Patients and carers Treatment protocol patient information eviQ provides a corresponding patient information sheet for every cancer treatment protocol available on the website

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