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1200 Club – 3 Major breakthroughs in the past year…

We are proud to announce 3 recent breakthroughs in our research projects highlighting that with determination, persistence and community support together we are making progress. Here are the details… 1. New Test Offers Hope to Patients A simple, personalised test to diagnose treatment for one of the most deadly cancers...
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Australian scientists believe it’s the biggest breakthrough in decades

Cancer Council NSW funds research breakthrough – THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT… Brain cancer breakthrough Australian scientists believe they have made the biggest brain cancer breakthrough in decades by developing a new treatment that kills of cancer cells with few side effects. FIRST ON 7: Australian scientists believe they’ve made the...
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Trivia Night – supporting brain cancer research

Trivia Night at the Hilton Sydney, Grand Ballroom Wednesday June 12, 2013 Are you a pop-quiz wizard? A geography genius? A general knowledge know-it-all? Or do you simply like a good night out? Join us at The Hilton Sydney, for a night of trivia with the irresistibly cheeky Portia Turbo to raise funds for brain...
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Brain Cancer and Healthy Living

About brain cancer and healthy living: Many people are unaware that brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in young people (below age 39) and accounts for more than a third of cancer deaths in children under 10.1 The brain is considered to be one our most precious...
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Progress Update – Making Breakthrough March 2013

Research Progress Update Memberships to the 1200 Club and donations to Brain Cancer Action are directly funding vital research projects for brain cancer. These projects are making breakthroughs, showing that with drive, persistence and by working together we can change future outcomes for people facing a brain cancer diagnosis. New...
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News From Around the World – March 2013

U.S Florida – Combination of Drugs Shows Promise in Fighting Brain Cancer The drug known by the trade name Avastin, shrinks tumours briefly in patients with the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme…but then they often grow again and spread for reasons no one has previously understood. Mayo Clinic researchers have...
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Australian Update – Brain Cancer Research – March 2013

AUSTRALIA – Aggressive Brain Tumours to be Newly Targeted with Leukemia Therapy A new target for treating aggressive brain tumours has been discovered by researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), and better still, a therapy is already in the advanced stages of development. Originally, the protein EphA3...
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A Download with Brian Owler – March 2013

You may recognise him as the face of the RTA adverts warning about dangerous driving. Associate Professor Brian K Owler is one of our Members and Ambassadors for the 1200 Club. As a Paediatric Neuro-surgeon his life is dedicated to brain surgery for children and Brian is passionate about preserving...
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Dancing with the Stars Coffs Harbour

Dancing With Coffs Coast Stars is a gala fundraising event for Cancer Council NSW. Based in Coffs Harbour the event takes place on the Saturday closet to World Cancer Day. This year it will be on Saturday 2 February 2013. Seven high profile and highly talented business people have teamed...
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Donations

Thank you for your interest in making a donation to Cancer Council or joining the 1200 Club. Our donation page is temporarily unavailable due to a system error. We expect to resolve the problem within the next 24 hours. To make a donation please call Caroline Lord on (02)...
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