Cancer Genetics Group

The Cancer Australia Statement – Influencing best practice in breast cancer is a summary of 12 practices that have been identified as appropriate or inappropriate for the provision of breast cancer care in Australia.

The purpose of the Statement is to support improved, evidence-informed decisions for cancer care and to engage consumers in their care. While many patients with metastatic breast cancer are living longer, current treatments for metastatic breast cancer are generally not curative. The main treatment goals for metastatic breast cancer are to effectively manage symptoms and optimise quality of life, as well as to prolong survival.

A tool to help women and their clinical collaboratively assess and manage breast cancer risk

The Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) is a COSA Affiliated Organisation. HGSA was formed in 1977 to provide a forum for the various disciplines collected under the title of Human Genetics

The COSA Fertility Preservation Guidelines Working Group has developed these guidelines to assist health professionals discuss and manage fertility preservation for people with cancer in Australia.

The Australian Cancer Plan will be a 10-year plan for national action, with 2-, 5- and 10-year priorities and goals.