Brain Cancer Action
Many people are still unaware that brain cancer is one of the most lethal yet understudied of all cancers.
It is the leading cancer killer for young people under age 39, yet receives very little research funding.
Worryingly little is known about this disease, other than some devastating statistics:
- Not only is brain cancer the leading cause of cancer death for young people under the age of 39, it carries the highest financial burden of all cancers
- In its malignant form it is almost 100% fatal
- It is one of the most under-studied of all cancers
- Around 1600 people a year will be diagnosed with brain cancer in Australia, approximately 1200 will pass away
- One person is diagnosed with brain cancer every 6 hours in Australia, every 8 hours one will pass away
There is hope. Our current research projects are on their way to breakthrough. A ground-breaking study funded by Cancer Council will recruit 800 brain cancer patients and 800 healthy family members from across Australia to determine the combination of lifestyle and genetic factors that cause brain cancer.
This, along with other research programs will keep us on the path to cure.
Funding will keep these vital research projects going.
Through raising awareness and funding research, together we can find the answers…
Have Your Say…
Help with Brain Cancer Support
We are working on improving information and support for people with brain tumours (cancerous and non-cancerous), and their families and carers (this site is part of that commitment).
We are interested in hearing what information you want, and what support services you would like to see in place.
The survey may take about 20 minutes to complete.
Brain Cancer Action Week
6 – 12 May 2012
It is now in its 3rd year running. The week is part of a collaborative movement working with Clinicians, Cancer Institute NSW, Grey Matters Committee and Cure for Life Foundation. The aim is to increase awareness and funding for brain cancer. Brain cancer is the least understood cancer in Australia, despite being one of the most fatal.
Research projects supported through Brain Cancer Action Week, will help to identify people at risk, provide the most effective treatment options, and help develop new therapies that will extend the lives of patients.
What is Brain Cancer Action Week?
Brain Cancer Action Week is an awareness and fundraising initiative of Cancer Council NSW in collaboration with the Cancer Institute, NSW Oncology Group Neuro-Oncology, Grey Matters and the Cure For Life Foundation.
Funds from the Brain Cancer Action Week campaign are being directed towards brain cancer patient support and the Strategic Research Partnership Grant (STREP) to provide funding for the Australian Genomics and Clincal Outcomes of High Grade Glioma (AGOG) project.
Brain Cancer Action Week is organised in association with Grey Matters.
