Advances in prevention, early detection and treatment have led to an ever-growing population living with or beyond cancer, necessitating optimal supportive care. Today, over one million Australians are living with cancer, highlighting the significant health and economic impact on society. On an individual level, cancer has wide-reaching effects on every aspect of life including substantial social and financial consequences, and there is a disparity in access to appropriate care across the community. Many individuals continue to experience profound unmet care needs and symptoms despite routine follow-up with healthcare professionals.
At Flinders University, our cancer program brings together multidisciplinary cancer teams to tackle the entire cancer journey. From extensive research on cancer prevention and groundbreaking discoveries in detection and treatment, to the complex care needs of all people affected by cancer, including their loved ones.
We are working with government and organisations such as Cancer Australia, Cancer Council South Australia and in partnership with not-for-profits such as Flinders Foundation for more than forty years on important cancer prevention initiatives such as anti-vaping, quit smoking and reduction in alcohol programs, as well as screening programs to improve rates of early detection in areas such as colorectal cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer. In partnership with key Indigenous stakeholders, we are also working hard to close the disparity gap trialling new, non-invasive technologies on Country to detect and monitor people at high risk of liver disease and hepatocellular cancer living in remote communities.
Cancer has substantial social and economic implications for individuals, families, the community and our health system. Flinders are leading the way in working collaboratively with those impacted by cancer to address cancer and cancer survivor needs across biomedical, care, and wellbeing domains in a diverse range of contexts. Tackling issues such as financial distress in relation to cancer treatment, the need for an easier way to navigate health systems and lifestyle factors to improve outcomes for patients. Our research has directly informed the Cancer Australia Plan and State Government Cancer Plans on Cancer Navigation.
Working with our funding partners, government, community and those with lived experience, Flinders University is at the forefront of cancer and cancer survivorship research, bringing together some of the brightest minds from various disciplines across the university and its research institutes: the Caring Futures Institute, the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, and the Flinders Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Some other examples of our research include:
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