John Zalcberg & Chris Jackson call for access to treatment for New Zealand cancer patients
Professor John Zalcberg and the director of the New Zealand Cancer Society, Chris Jackson, have called for a... Read More
Local residents Jan & John bringing the community together for families affected by cancer
Being diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) was a shock for Springwood resident Jan Mumford. She was otherwise... Read More
Jade Walker Making an ‘Ultra’ Gutsy Effort
One of our wonderful supporters, Jade Walker, recently completed the Ultra Marathon along the Great Ocean Road, in... Read More
Understanding cachexia and sarcopenia for pancreatic cancer patients
By some estimates, almost one-third of cancer deaths feature cachexia, a wasting syndrome. Cancer cachexia is a complex... Read More
MODULATE: A new approach to immunotherapy for colorectal cancer patients
The MODULATE trial has opened, investigating immunotherapy treatments for colorectal cancer patients who have exhausted other treatment options.... Read More
CAP member Brian Wall awarded Honorary Doctorate of Science
Brian Wall, a member of the GI Cancer Institute’s Consumer Advisory Panel, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of... Read More
Blood tests could detect cancer DNA: The DYNAMIC-Pancreas trial
Pancreatic cancer is aggressive and has few long-term survivors. Long-term survival can only be achieved by surgically removing... Read More
How research changes outcomes for men with GI cancers
Gastro-intestinal cancers are cancers that affect the digestive system. Some GI cancers disproportionately affect men, especially stomach,... Read More
Daniel and Oliver doing it for Dad
When someone dies from cancer, their families are left to champion the cause. This is the case for... Read More
Ross Hinscliff: “I want to set an example for my kids”
Ross Hinscliff has been fighting for better treatments for gastro-intestinal cancers since his wife, Jeanine, was diagnosed in... Read More
Nadia De Giuseppe: My father’s hidden cancer
Nadia’s phone rang one day – it was her father, saying that he was finding it hard to... Read More
Wish your Dad a healthy Father’s Day
Some gastro-intestinal (GI) cancers disproportionately affect men. This Father’s Day, honour the dads in your life by being... Read More
John Zalcberg & Chris Jackson call for access to treatment for New Zealand cancer patients
Professor John Zalcberg and the director of the New Zealand Cancer Society, Dr Chris Jackson, have called for... Read More
Dietitian Katie Benton: ‘Nutrition plays such a key role’ in patient care
Katie Benton is a dietitian specialising in cancer nutrition who has been working in the area of GI... Read More
Recruitment continues for ACTICCA-1
The AGITG’s ACTICCA-1 trial is studying the best treatment for patients with biliary tract cancer, known as cholangiocarcinoma. Biliary... Read More
NETs forum: Creating a space for discussion of a rare and complex disease
Neuroendocrine tumours are a rare form of cancer – living with this disease can be isolating. On Sunday,... Read More
Susan Netherclift: “The trial has given me hope”
Susan Netherclift noticed problems with her health in 2008. She was 60, and caring for her elderly parents... Read More
The latest research from ASCO at the Living Room Series
On 15 June the GI Cancer Institute held an instalment of the Living Room Series in Sydney. Two... Read More
Jade Walker: “The little things just didn’t seem like enough”
Support Jade here When Jade Walker’s friend Libby was diagnosed with a... Read More
CAP members Gill Worden & Jan Mumford: Going above and beyond for research
Gill Worden & Jan Mumford, members of the AGITG’s Consumer Advisory Panel (CAP), will both trek 60km for... Read More