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Making a difference in indigenous kidney outcomes

When First Nations Renal Nurse Navigators Gary Torrens and Brett Mooney began their work, 4769 kidne...
Thursday, 23rd Jan 25
Head and Neck Cancer Research

Why we fund head and neck cancer research

Imagine a world where the very act of swallowing or speaking becomes a challenge. This is the realit...
Tuesday, 21st Jan 25
Friends of the Foundation

Will is a champion of cancer research

In this "Friends of the Foundation" feature, we highlight the inspiring story of donor Will Tynan, w...
Tuesday, 21st Jan 25
Research Stories

Going beyond the surface - Why we fund skin cancer research!

It’s often said that Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. When you look at the numbe...
Thursday, 12th Dec 24
Research Stories

PA leading the way in gastroenterology research

PA Hospital clinician Professor (Prof) Gerald Holtmann is leading the charge in revolutionising gast...
Wednesday, 4th Dec 24
Friends of the Foundation

Andrew happy to sing Foundation's praises

Radiation Therapist Andrew Puffett has been a 'friend of the Foundation' for a number of years, work...
Tuesday, 3rd Dec 24
Patient Stories

Trevor could not be more thankful for the PA

Ten years after his lung cancer diagnosis, 78-year-old Trevor Sansom is happy to be alive, thanks to...
Friday, 22nd Nov 24
Patient Stories

Playing the fundraising game to thank the PA

Having been undergoing treatment for cancer at the PA, Lee Hobbins has become a friend of the Founda...
Thursday, 14th Nov 24

Collaboration brings belief in solutions for bladder cancer

For Raquel Herranz, collaborating with the Queensland Bladder Cancer Initiative (QBCI) not only offe...
Tuesday, 12th Nov 24
Head and Neck Cancer Research

New hope for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma patients

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer with no known cure. Associate Pro...
Thursday, 7th Nov 24
Friends of the Foundation

Blood Bowling for a cause

For Lee Hobbins, the past five years have been a delicate balance of managing his health while findi...
Monday, 28th Oct 24
Patient Stories

PA makes all the difference for Ben

“I am definitely grateful for the care I’ve received." - Ben Irvin.
Wednesday, 2nd Oct 24