Group Resources
Guidelines
COSA guidelines for fertility preservation for people with cancer
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.
Submissions
COSA general submission to the Australian Cancer Plan
The Australian Cancer Plan will be a 10-year plan for national action, with 2-, 5- and 10-year priorities and goals.
Endorsed Resources
Medical Oncology Group of Australia Position Statement on COVID-19 vaccination in patients with solid tumours
Medical Oncology Group of Australia Position Statement on COVID-19 vaccination in patients with solid tumours (version 9 published 17 October 2021)
This position statement has been developed for cancer clinicians and other healthcare professionals caring for people with cancer. The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly evolving and the position statement may be updated with emergence of new evidence. Clinicians should remain cognisant that data is rapidly changing around current vaccines and newer agents, both in terms of positive and negative effects. This statement has been endorsed by COSA.
Endorsed Resources
eviQ
eviQ provides protocols and guidelines for Indication for Genetic Testing and the Management of Familiar Cancer Syndromes
Endorsed Resources
Segelov, E, et al, Practical considerations for treating cancer patients in the COVID-19 pandemic, JCO Oncology
Segelov, E, et al, Practical considerations for treating cancer patients in the COVID-19 pandemic, JCO Oncology (published 1 August 2020)
"A diverse group of medical oncologists met to formulate detailed practical advice on systemic anticancer treatments during this crisis. In the context of broad principles, issues including risks of treatment, principles of prioritizing resources, treatment of elderly patients, and psychosocial impact are discussed."
Group Chair

Group Chair
Alex Menzies
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Group Chair