Head and Neck Cancer Australia in Gordon, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Head and Neck Cancer Australia

Locality: Gordon, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 424 848

Address: Suite 1A, Level 2, 802 Pacific Highway 2072 Gordon, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.headandneckcancer.org.au

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24.01.2022 Join Head and Neck Cancer Australia, Julie McCrossin, on Monday 18 November for a FREE webinar about how the radiation experience can be improved for patients and families. With work commencing on the new Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research SAHMRI, the design team is keen to hear from patients, families and clinicians about their thoughts and ideas for infrastructure and system design from around the world to offer the best possible experience for patients... and families. Everyone is welcome to join but registration is essential. To find out more or to register visit: https://buff.ly/2TUwRZA #HNC #headandneckcancer #headandneckcanceraustralia #RadiationOncologyTargetingCancer #targetingcancer #protontherapy

22.01.2022 The theme for yesterday’s Dietitians Day was 'Dietitians Make a Difference’. For people living with #HNC dietitians play a crucial role in helping help them to stay well-nourished and strong before, during and after cancer treatment. To learn more about nutrition and #HNC and the role dietitians play watch our new nutrition videos launched in July this year. https://buff.ly/2FySjjm Dietitians Australia, Australian and New Zealand Head & Neck Cancer Society - anzhncs... #DietitiansDay #DietitiansMakeaDifference

22.01.2022 Beyond Five is committed to keeping the Australian #HNC community informed about any new #HNC treatment submissions to be considered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC). The PBAC decides which medicines will be reimbursed by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in Australia. The November 2020 PBAC Agenda is now available and includes Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for the first line treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous c...ell carcinoma. To view the full agenda visit: https://buff.ly/32PKKMK The PBAC are calling for consumer comments which provides the opportunity for the #HNC community to submit feedback about any item on the agenda. Consumer comments and submissions can be made until 7 October: 1. Online at https://buff.ly/354VSrT 2. Email direct to the PBAC at [email protected] 3. Mail your submission to the PBAC Secretariat: MDP 952, Department of Health and Ageing, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601 To find out more about how to make a consumer comment please contact us or visit the Patient Voice Initiative website.

22.01.2022 Did you know that three Australians are diagnosed with mouth (oral) cancer every day? Listen to Head and Neck Cancer Australia Board Director and #HNC Surgeon, A/Prof Carsten Palme from Chris O'Brien Lifehouse talk about the worrying rise in tongue cancer in young women, as much as 385 per cent in the last 30 years, despite a reduction in people smoking https://buff.ly/3l6pmKX The earlier mouth cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances of recovery. That’s why it’s importa...nt to be aware of changes in your mouth and to have your mouth checked regularly. Learn more about the warning signs of mouth cancer: https://buff.ly/367Qcw7 #oralcancer #mouthcancer 2SER #headandneckcancer

20.01.2022 We are delighted to welcome two new Directors to the Beyond Five Board, Greg Graham and Carolyn Smith both former head and neck cancer patients. Followers may recall Greg’s story shared earlier this year. Greg was treated for oropharyngeal cancer in 2010 in Adelaide by Professor Suren Krishnan at The Memorial Hospital and now lives in Newcastle. Greg is the Chief Executive NSW/ACT for WesTrac Cat, the Caterpillar dealer in NSW and the ACT with extensive experience in business... and leadership. Carolyn Smith was treated for throat cancer in 2019 by A/Prof Ardalan Ebrahimi at Canberra Hospital Canberra Health Services and lives in Canberra. Carolyn has extensive experience in policy advising, regulation and leadership after 30 years in the Australian Public Service. Greg and Carolyn join Beyond Five’s existing board, including Terrie Gibson who has more than 26 years’ experience as a solicitor with a background in private legal practice and senior management in legal services and was inspired to join the Board in 2019 following her cousin’s treatment for head and neck cancer. To learn more about our Board of Directors visit: https://buff.ly/3bLeqi1 There’s lots happening behind the scenes at Beyond Five as we continue our transformation into a national organisation with a powerful impact on the increasing incidence of head and neck cancer in Australia. Sign up to our quarterly newsletter to keep up-to-date: https://buff.ly/2Ni0diM

18.01.2022 Over 4,000 people have already viewed a series of new #HNC videos on innovations in the treatment of head and neck cancer patients produced by former patient and Beyond Five Ambassador, Julie McCrossin AM Head & Neck Cancer Patient & Family in July. Each video focuses on the clinical practice of multidisciplinary team members and researchers to improve survival and quality of life for people with head and neck cancer. The videos give the latest evidence-based information to p...atients, family members and clinicians through interviews with people on the frontline of healthcare. Topics covered include: Surgery Radiation Therapy Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Dental Care Managing Distress and Recovery Managing Mask Anxiety and The Remove the Mask Research Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Patients, Family & Community You can view the full video series on the Head and Neck Cancer Forum website: https://buff.ly/35uuaVz

15.01.2022 Beyond Five is excited to announce that we have changed our name to Head and Neck Cancer Australia. Since our launch in late 2016, we have become well-respected within the head and neck cancer community including among patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals. Our comprehensive library of resources is used by over 60 hospitals across Australia and New Zealand and in the last 12 months our website has had over 95,000 new visitors. We also have the only Directo...ry of Head and Neck Cancer services and support groups available in Australia and New Zealand helping people to find the right services and support when they need it most. There is, however, a lot of work still to be done to raise general awareness of head and neck cancer in the community and to advocate for greater funding for head and neck cancer prevention and patient care. So, while our name will be changing, the three pillars that guide our work will remain the same: 1) Raise Awareness Nationally 2) Provide Vital Support 3) Influence Public Policy To read more about our name change or to find out how to get your hands on our new Head and Neck Cancer Australia patient resources for your local hospital or support group please visit: https://buff.ly/2S1mguQ

11.01.2022 It's not too late to register to join Head and Neck Cancer Australia Ambassador, Julie McCrossin, on Wednesday 18 and 25 November for a FREE webinar about how the radiation experience can be improved for patients and families. With work commencing on the new Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research SAHMRI, the design team is keen to hear from patients, families and clinicians about their thoughts and ideas for infrastructure and system design from around the w...orld to offer the best possible experience for patients and families. Everyone is welcome to join but registration is essential. To find out more or to register visit: https://buff.ly/36rwQls #HNC #headandneckcancer #headandneckcanceraustralia #RadiationOncologyTargetingCancer #targetingcancer #protontherapy

09.01.2022 Denyse Whelan from the Central Coast in NSW has been a Head and Neck Cancer Australia Ambassador since November 2018, following her diagnosis with squamous cell carcinoma in her upper gums and under the top lip on 17 May 2017. As a teacher and blogger Denyse decided to share her story and along the way has helped countless others who are living with head and neck cancer. Denyse now has 47 blog posts sharing her cancer journey of diagnosis, surgeries and treatments and her p...ersonal reactions and experiences of being an older woman with a rare head and neck cancer. Denyse pays tribute in her blogs to the on-going and awesome care from Bernard, her husband over nearly 50 years, family and friends and of course to her professional team headed by #HNC surgeon and Head and Neck Cancer Australia Chairman, Professor Jonathan Clark AM. Thank you Denyse for all that you have done and continue to do to support people living with HNC and Head and Neck Cancer Australia. We’re thrilled to have you as an Ambassador and wish you and Bernard all the very best as you celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary and enjoy living life post #HNC! You can read Denyse’s latest blog post here: https://buff.ly/367bZ8e

08.01.2022 Head and Neck Cancer Australia Ambassador, Mike George, from Victoria has been instrumental in coordinating the Larykins Group for people who have had a laryngectomy and their friends and family. Throughout Covid-19 the group has met online for weekly Friday afternoon drinks sharing experiences and most importantly providing encouragement to each other as they deal with the challenges of life as a lary. For some members, the Larykins Group has been the first time they have me...t other larys. The group is also committed to securing funding across Australia for HME’s (Heat and Moisture Exchanger), essential equipment for larys to help reduce mucus production and coughing by humidifying and filtering the air breathed in, greatly reducing the risk of respiratory infection. Without funding the cost can be as high as $100 a week. The group is currently lobbying SA Health. Earlier this week a group of the Victorian based larys were finally able to meet face to face for lunch, what a marvellous sight! To find out more about Larykins visit https://buff.ly/3nUEyf6

05.01.2022 The NSW North Coast Cancer Institute, supported by Cancer Council NSW and Griffith University dietitian students, is developing a recipe book to support people living with head and neck cancer. The book will include recipes and tips and tricks on managing side effects as a result of treatment. To find out more about this project or how to get involved, regardless of where you live, please visit: https://buff.ly/3k4ykHY

03.01.2022 A very big thank you to Head and Neck Cancer Australia CEO's daughters (and puppy) for helping to mail out over 250 FREE #HNC patient resource packs to hospitals, private clinics, patient support groups and cancer centres across Australia and New Zealand. Great job girls and thank you to ALL our volunteers we couldn’t do it without your support!! To order new Head and Neck Cancer Australia resources please email: [email protected] #hnc #headandneckcanceraware...ness #hanca #community #volunteers #donate See more

01.01.2022 Early detection of #HNC saves lives. Professor Grant McArthur, Executive Director of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre - VCCC and Chair of the Victorian COVID-19 Cancer Network, is encouraging anyone who suspects they may have cancer to seek help. "We've seen very big reductions in diagnoses of cancers in the head and neck areas, so people are not getting to their dentist or to their GPs when they have problems with their mouth and throat that need to be investigated,... so we are very worried about that. "We are anticipating we will see cancers that are much more advanced and a greater number over the next 12 months as well as significant increase in cancer diagnoses." To read the full article visit: https://buff.ly/3d5dUw5 Did you know that there is no screening test for #HNC? Know the signs of #HNC and take action. Early detection of #HNC saves lives.