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Welcome to the Summer Edition of the Cancer Learning Newsletter! In this issue: The Lung Foundation's New Awareness Campaign Cancer Directory: Australia's Cancer Care Resource Portal Watch Your Back! Cancer Council Australia and the Australasian College of Dermatologists are urging men to watch their backs. New Research to Practice Paper by CanTeen New project Manager for the Cancer Learning team List of new resources on the Cancer Learning site For the Diary: Upcoming Events The Round Up The Lung Foundation's New Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign The Australian Lung Foundation launches its first ever lung cancer TV Ad and interactive webbased campaign called "End the Unspoken" to highlight the extent of lung cancer in Australia. They really need your support and invite you to lend your voice to this important campaign. Simply go to www.endtheunspoken.com and use the "SHARE" button on the campaign to send it to your networks through email, facebook and twitter. By doing so you will help raise awareness of Australia's biggest cancer killer. Other things you can do to help raise awareness: Say "YES" to the petition in support of raising awareness of lung cancer, Australia's biggest cancer killer, and to asking the government for lung cancer funding View the 30 second TV Community Service Announcement Complete a one minute survey on lung cancer Access a lung cancer fact sheet around symptoms and risks Complete the Lung Health Checklist View the short film "The Unspoken" - a moving tribute from a son to his father, a father dying of lung cancer. Cancer Australia's Cancer Care Resource Portal Searching for health information online is one of the most common tasks performed by people who face cancer. Many users begin searching on popular search engines rather than accessing evidence-based information from credible sites. With so much information available on the internet, how can one tell what information is reliable and whether the host website is trustworthy? Cancer Council NSW now hosts a national website portal, containing only credible, current and complete cancer care resources that are published to a high standard, screened and peer-reviewed. The Cancer Directory has been created for use by health professionals and members of the public. All State governments, the Australian government, all the Cancer Councils, major health services and the large not for profit organisations contribute to it. The Cancer Directory contains 2000 plus resources, in over 40 languages on prevention, screening, early detection, treatment, advanced cancer, practical support - including finance and workplace guidelines, psychosocial needs and cancer survival. For further information or to request leaflets on the Cancer Directory please email: [email protected] Watch Your Back! In its latest campaign, Cancer Council Australia and the Australasian College of Dermatologists are urging men to watch their backs. Men aged 45 and over have more than double the risk of dying of melanoma than women the same age, with two men in this age group dying of melanoma every day. Although melanoma can develop anywhere on the body, around one in three cases in men occur on the back. It seems men are failing to protect themselves properly in the sun, with Cancer Council research from the National Sun Protection Survey indicating only 24 per cent of men aged 4569 years reported wearing sunscreen and 12 per cent - the equivalent of almost 400,000 men - still believe a tanned person is healthier. Tennis legends John Newcombe and Tony Roche, who have both had skin cancers, took centre court at the campaign launch in November, urging men to 'watch their back' in two ways: always protect yourself in the sun and check your entire body for skin changes. Ask your wife, partner or a mate to check your back, and anywhere else you can't see yourself. For more information visit www.cancer.org.au/watchyourback New Research to Practice Paper A new Research to Practice Paper 'Supporting adolescent and young adult siblings of cancer patients in the education system' recommends how those working with young people with cancer can support adolescent and young adult siblings of cancer patients. Around 1000 young people are diagnosed with cancer each year and on average this will affect approximately 1000 siblings. This research conducted by CanTeen, in conjunction with the University of Sydney found that 57% of siblings aged 12-24 years old experience high to very high levels of distress, compared to 9% of young people in the general population. Siblings are often overlooked in service delivery and many of their needs go unmet. This latest paper highlights the needs of siblings and provides recommendations of supportive strategies that can be implemented by those working in the education sector. For more information visit www.canteen.org.au New Project Manager for Cancer Learning The Cancer Learning team welcomed Bobbi Moore as its new Project Manager in early November 2012. Bobbi manages the Cancer Learning site, maintains and promotes existing programs and develops and evaluates new online courses and programs for health professionals. Bobbi has a background in TV production and adult education, and is passionate about delivering engaging and effective learner focused programs using technology and creative, innovative approaches to enhance learning outcomes. If you would like to suggest feedback or add new resources or links to our site, or contribute to the bi-monthly Cancer Learning newsletter please contact Bobbi on [email protected] or 02 9036 7208. Bobbi works three days per week - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. New Cancer Australia Resources The following new resources are available: Intimacy and sexuality for women with gynaecological cancer - starting a conversation Cancer Australia has developed this resource to support women (and their partners) in understanding and addressing issues of intimacy and sexuality following the diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological cancer. Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for GPs This has been developed by Cancer Australia to assist GPs to manage people who have symptoms that may be lung cancer, and support the early and rapid referral into the cancer care pathway. A report accompanies the guide. Breast cancer in Australia: an overview This report, developed by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) in collaboration with Cancer Australia, presents the most up-to-date national statistical information available on breast cancer in Australia. Cancer Australia also released a concise, online summary version, Report to the nation - breast cancer. Gynaecological cancers in Australia: an overview This report, developed by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) in collaboration with Cancer Australia, provides comprehensive national statistics on the five main types of gynaecological cancers, presenting the latest data and trends. Cancer Australia also released a concise, online summary version, Report to the nation gynaecological cancers. EdCaN (National Cancer Nursing Education Project) The EdCaN project provides a way forward for the development of the cancer nursing workforce in Australia through a framework and a set of capabilities outlining the role expectations of nurses working in cancer control. The project's web-based resource materials help nurses acquire these capabilities. The framework and accompanying education resources are part of the broader cancer control efforts needed to reduce the burden of cancer in Australia. The EdCaN and Cancer Learning team are currently working on updating the site and adding new content and will keep you updated on new developments in 2013. If you have any questions, comments or feedback on EdCaN, please email [email protected]. PSGC (Psychosexual care of women affected by gynaecological cancers) PSGC learning modules aim to help health professionals develop their knowledge and skills to support women and their partners experiencing psychosexual concerns following gynaecological cancer. This resource can be used for self-directed learning or by educators in both clinical and academic settings as part of a facilitated learning program. If you are interested in finding out more about PSGC, or if you have any other feedback, please contact the project team on [email protected]. Upcoming Events 2013 February 14th National Breast Care Nurse Conference (28 Feb - 1 March) Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre http://www.cancervic.org.au/calendar/event.asp?ContentID=breast-care-conference March International Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Hereditary Cancer (7- 8 March) Sydney, New South Wales http://www.impahc2013.com.au/ May Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference ( 8- 10 March) Adelaide, South Australia http://www.brcc2013.com.au Second Lowy Cancer Symposium 'Discovering Cancer Therapeutics' (15- 17 March) Sydney, New South Wales http://lowycancersymposium.org/ July Australian & New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate (ANZUP) Cancer Trials Group Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) (14- 16 July) Gold Coast, Queensland http://www.anzup.org.au Cancer Nurses Society of Australia 16th Winter Congress (25 - 27 July) Brisbane, Queensland http://www.cnsawintercongress.com.au/ August Blood, Biomarkers and Beyond MOGA 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting (1- 2 August) In 2013 the Medical Oncology Group of Australia will hold its Annual Scientific Meeting, Blood, Biomarkers and Beyond in Melbourne, from 1st-2nd August. The Scientific Program for the meeting will explore important current issues and themes including Biomarkers as tools for screening, diagnosis and treatment; Translational Biomarker issues; Practical aspects of biomarker development; future approaches as well as applications in translation see http://www.moga.org.au/newsevents/events/save-date-0 The Prostate Cancer World Congress (6 - 10 August) The Prostate Cancer World Congress is a major prostate cancer event globally and will incorporate the 14th Australasian Prostate Cancer Conference, at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Please visit www.prostatecancercongress.org.au InSiGHT 2013 Conference (25- 31 August) Cairns, Queensland http://wired.ivvy.com/event/cairn November Clinical Oncological Society of Australia's (COSA's) 40th Annual Scientific Meeting (12- 14 Nov) Adelaide, South Australia www.cosa.org.au Global Controversies and Advances in Skin Cancer Conference (21- 24 Nov) Brisbane, Queensland www.gc-sc.org We are always looking for ways to develop and improve the Cancer Learning website and newsletter to meet the needs of our members, visitors and wider communities. We welcome and encourage your feedback and recommendations on all aspects - from its useability, relevance, look and feel or content, so please feel free to contact the Cancer Learning Team. Don't forget to send us through any new resources or links to relevant information you have developed or that may not currently feature on our site. 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