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AGCF early career researcher is a chief investigator with a world-class research team investigating possible ways of improving outcomes for ovarian cancer patients in Australia using linked national health data.…
AGCF researcher has received a $1.1 million grant to investigate new therapy combinations for women with ovarian cancer.The AGCF’s first research fellow, Dr Dane Cheasley, has been awarded a four-year…
Our board member Loraine Peck is sharing her story to shine a light on the importance of research. Loraine and her mum Marilyn "Three years ago, I was diagnosed with…
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked some friends of the AGCF to share a special story about their mum. This is Dane's story about his mum, Annette. Annette and…
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked some friends of the AGCF to share a special story about their mum. This is Amelia’s story about her mum and namesake of…
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked some friends of the AGCF to share a special story about their mum. This is Jess’s story about her mum and our Ambassador,…
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked some AGCF ambassadors to share a special story about their mum. This is Paula’s story about her mum, Rita. Paula and Rita Duncan…
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked some AGCF ambassadors to share a special story about their mum. This is Jean’s story about her mum, Elaine. Jean and Elaine Kittson…
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked some AGCF ambassadors to share a special story about their mum. This is Annabel’s story about her mum, Cindy. Annabel and Cindy Sullivan…
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked some AGCF ambassadors to share a special story about their mum. This is Aime’s story about her mum, Denise. Denise Munro and Aime…
In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked some AGCF ambassadors to share a special story about their mum. This is Caroline’s story about her mum, Chris. Caroline and her mum,…
Our beautiful ambassador Paula Duncan AM launches our special Mother’s Day campaign in the video below. To celebrate your Mum, we’d love for you to donate #OneForYourMum. This campaign encourages…
On November 28, we celebrated the life of lovely Carmen Duncan. A beloved mother, grandmother and sister – she sadly passed away from vaginal cancer earlier this year. Her sister,…
In 2018, the AGCF awarded Dr Aime Powell the Cindy Sullivan Fellowship to begin her outstanding research project, titled Aboriginal women at increased risk of cervical cancer incidence and mortality:…
In 2017, the AGCF awarded their first Research Fellowship to an outstanding research project that will have a huge impact in the field of gynaecological cancer research and prevention. The…
AGCF would like to invite you to join us for the Carmen Duncan Fundraising Lunch. Carmen Duncan was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister. She bravely fought and survived breast…
Cancer Australia has released for the first time in Australia new web-based information on endometrial cancer risk factors that provides extensive, up-to-date, evidence-based information on over 30 risk factors for…
Australia’s screening programs for cervical and colorectal cancers are cost-effective, with benefits substantially outweighing harms, according to major new research published in Public Health Research & Practice (PHRP), a journal…
© Provided by Bauer Media Pty Ltd Carmen and her sister, Paula. (Source- Woman's Day) Carmen Duncan was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister. She bravely fought and survived breast…
When Angus Callister’s mum asked, “if I ever do something really crazy, would you do it with me?” Angus didn’t expect 6 days of running in the Sahara Desert. “Mum…
Dr Aime Powell BExSc MExSc PhD is the latest recipient of an AGCF Research Fellowship. She is currently employed by the Institute of Health Research, University of Notre Dame and…
Associate Professor Caroline Ford BSc (1st Class Hons), PhD is a cancer researcher within the School of Women's and Children's Health at the Lowy Cancer Research Centre. She currently leads the…
In 2017, Dr Dane Cheasley BBiolSc (hons), PhD (left above) was awarded the AGCF and Way In Network Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award. His project hoped to fill in one of…
The Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation are proud to welcome our new ambassadors who have kindly volunteered their time and expertise to help raise awareness for gynaecological cancer research. Their contribution…
Carmen graduated from the National Institute for the Dramatic Arts (NIDA) in 1961 and had a stellar career in film, television and on stage, spanning more than 50 years. In…
The Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation (AGCF) is pleased to announce the 2018 Cindy Sullivan Fellowship recipient is Dr Aime Powell.
Our annual race day is shaping up to be another great success with tickets selling fast. Please come along and enjoy a fast paced day at the races in remembrance…
AGCF was proud to attend the Way In Network's International Women's Day celebration in Sydney on 8 March 2018. AGCF Director Diane Langmack OAM joined The Way In Network's President…
The Australian Federal Government Minister for Health Greg Hunt released a statement for World Cancer Day 2018. World Cancer Day is a day for all people to raise awareness and…
Cancer Australia has released a position statement to provide information and recommendations on genetic testing for women diagnosed with invasive epithelial ovarian cancer, based on available evidence and on consensus.…
Cancer Council NSW has recently updated information resources for people affected by cancer. These updated information resources are for people affected by advanced cancer and carers. New booklet editions relating to gynaecological…
During a recent visit to Melbourne, the beautiful ladies from the Way in Network visited Dr Dane Cheasley at his research lab at the Peter Macallum Cancer Centre. It's great…
This is the finding of a multicenter study of ovarian cancer genetics led by researchers from Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health.
Phoebe Gilbert and her mates at Dunmore Lang College, Macquarie University ran an opportunity shop and raised $1100 for women's cancer research. Well done guys, the future is in your…
Thank you CanRevive President @Eric Yeung and your hard working team of volunteers and field staff for bringing a great day of information regarding cancer to so many Aussies of…
Endometrial cancer is increasing in incidence, because it is more common in obese patients, and the incidence of obesity in the Australian community is increasing. Treatment involves surgical removal of…
A new study by Cancer Council NSW and UNSW Sydney found that rates of vulvar cancer have been increasing significantly from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s. The researchers looked…
During a recent visit from the Way in Network, Professor Neville Hacker explained how medical research is funded and why it's important that charities, focussed on women, support medical research…
My fellowship centres on the genomic analysis of ovarian cancer patients with low-grade serous carcinoma (LGSC), a subtype that tends to occur in younger women and does not respond to…
The Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation (AGCF) is pleased to announce that Dr Dane Cheasley from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, was selected as the successful applicant for the AGCF…
AGCF has formed a partnership with the well established charitable foundation, the Way In Network, to create a new post-doctoral fellowship to support a research project aligned to the AGCF…
The AGCF Annual Race honoured Cindy Sullivan and her family this year at the Randwick Turf Club. The day was a sensational success with more than 600 attendees raising $190,000…
The AGCF is pleased to announce that Dr Dane Cheasley from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, was selected as the successful applicant for the AGCF and Way in Network…
Scientists at Duke University have developed a handheld colposcope that can be used for cervical screening. The slender wand can be attached to a smartphone or laptop to display images…
