Cancer Institute NSW

We are dedicated to lessening the impact of cancer in NSW. Sharing information on cancer research, prevention, early detection, innovation, eviQ, and more.

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Screening is one of the most effective ways to find bowel cancer early – but only 2 in 5 people in NSW are returning their test kits.

Join us this #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth in encouraging more people to do this lifesaving test: https://t.co/gIx84xR3iy

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Celebrating excellence and breakthroughs in #cancerresearch and innovation in NSW. Nominations for the 2026 NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research are now open: https://t.co/giYGGG5hm1

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Prof @paul_keall of @imagexinstitute, @Sydney_Uni aims to halve side effects from radiotherapy for people with cancer worldwide by 2040. @cancerNSW is proud to support this groundbreaking work with a $3.75m Translational Program Grant 🔬 https://t.co/4m8b68KqJb

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Meet the panel for the upcoming NSW Cancer Summit – In Conversation series on cancer survivorship. Register here: https://t.co/Fr2wb3QqBJ

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Join us for the inaugural NSW Cancer Summit – In Conversation panel series on cancer survivorship. Register here: https://t.co/FFKHdeWfJ2

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

More than $11 million in Cancer Institute NSW fellowships will support 18 early and mid-career researchers statewide to advance cancer research and improve outcomes for communities. Find out more: https://t.co/2ywKY1cgsy

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

The Institute is proud to launch a first-of-its-kind campaign to support Aboriginal women and people with a cervix aged 25-74 to do a Cervical Screening Test when due.

💜 Learn more about ‘Cervical Screening for Mob’ and access campaign materials: https://t.co/fTOT0Z8Aum

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Elimination of cervical cancer is within Australia’s reach, but we must ensure no one is left behind.

The Cancer Institute NSW, informed by Aboriginal communities, is leading initiatives to address inequities in cervical cancer outcomes.

Learn more: https://t.co/2LFVhnsOUx

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

More than $430,000 will support two @cancerNSW led projects aimed at improving cancer care, prevention and support for people from refugee backgrounds across NSW.

➡️ Read more: https://t.co/L44LmJmNRd

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

@cancerNSW is proud to award $7.5 million to new Translational Program Grants led by Professor Paul Keall (@paul_keall) and Professor Anthony Gill (@CaDxPath) from @Sydney_Uni.

➡️ Find out more: https://t.co/4m8b68KqJb

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

The Australian Centre for Cancer Equity (AcCE), a partnership between @cancerNSW, @InghamInstitute and SWSLHD, has launched to address disparities in cancer outcomes.

➡️ Find out more: https://t.co/kQweUrJBGD

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Melanoma is the most common cancer among young Australians, yet 1 in 5 young adults in NSW reported a recent sunburn. Concerningly, this group was also less likely to adopt sun protection behaviours. ☀️

➡️ Read more: https://t.co/TbzWsUYf6g

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Applications are open for the @cancerNSW Aboriginal Cancer Survivors and Carers Advocacy Groups Grant and will close 12pm, 4 May 2026.

➡️ Find out more and apply: https://t.co/ACT1mMg2u9

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Applications are now open for the @cancerNSW Research Equipment Grant and will close 12pm Tuesday 28 April, 2026.

➡️ Learn more and apply: https://t.co/M3RXvI9Zoy

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Do you work with teens and young adults with cancer?

The Cancer Institute NSW has a new online resource to support young people (aged 15-25), families and clinicans to navigate the challenges of cancer.

➡️ Explore now: https://t.co/3pdlv7JMPo

#YouthCancerAwarenessMonth

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Research behind @cancerNSW’s skin cancer prevention campaign, ‘If You Could See UV’, found that evoking fear of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure motivates young adults to protect their skin. ☀️

➡️ Read more: https://t.co/Oaj0UhDm0M

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

Fewer NSW adults are getting sunburnt according to the latest @cancerNSW Sun Protection Behaviours Report.

☀️ Find out more: https://t.co/ESd5jU7hae

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

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Only around 40% of eligible people in NSW are up to date with their bowel screening. The Institute’s latest behaviour change campaign aims to shift this by motivating more eligible people in NSW to do the test when due.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/jeFhof5zJ2

[Cancer Institute NSW @cancerNSW]

@cancerNSW is investing $1.2 million in Cervical Screening Integration Grants and Cervical Screening Primary Care Grants to improve cervical screening access among priority populations in NSW.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/bIGy0GEOaq