beyondblue and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) have developed a resource for all men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners. ‘Maintaining your well-being: Information on depression and anxiety for men with prostate cancer and their partners’ is a booklet providing information on: common reactions to a diagnosis of  prostate cancer, the cancer  journey, helpful strategies to deal with  prostate cancer, signs of distress, including  depression and anxiety, how to seek help for depression and  anxiety.

Join the "Conversation" and have your say on possible actions to improve the safety and quality of health care. Discussion Paper feedback and submissions close 11 Sep 09.

A new website 'your Health' has been set up by the Government to engage with the community and professionals on health reform. Find Fact Sheets, Links to the PM's blog & Twitter .....

The Health Issues Centre applauds the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC) report for making its first and most important principle that health reform must be ‘people and family-centred’. “For too long health has been built largely around illness, professions and institutions.” “resources must be made available for wide-spread, effective, and long-term consumer participation in these reforms.”

The National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC) report, entitled A Healthier Future for All Australians, called for a major shake-up of the country's health system, with the Commonwealth taking over the funding of most services. The Consumers Health Forum says ‘a health system that places the needs of patients first’ will take enormous courage from government', to provide access to the services people need, rather than the services that the health system wants to offer.

Cancer Voices have submitted 4 commitments to the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Campaign. Cancer Voices SA reps have been awarded travel scholarships to participate in the Global Cancer Summit in Dublin in August.

The Cancer Council of Western Australia has produced a series of CDs to help people deal with the changes in their sex lives during and after cancer treatment. See Specific cancer issues...

Lance Armstrong outlines why he is racing, to make cancer a global priority

Disclosure regimes for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Senate Standing Committee Report makes 15 recommendtions.

Support for people living with cancer - initiatives taking effect from 1July09 - MRI rebate, Avastin for bowel cancer, PET services, Radiation Oncology training

Major Fraud Investigation Section detectives have been examining the records of the Cancer and Bowel Research Association after being alerted to certain aspects of its financial operations.

Join the Cancer Voices Cycling Team and get ready for the 2010 Tour Down Under Mutual Community Challenge Ride. Early bird registration till 31 July....

Most complementary therapy practitioners in Australia are 'unregistered'. A new Information Sheet Unregistered practitioners - what to expect and what to do if you have concerns about an unregistered practitioner

Several members of the LIVESTRONG Staff discuss their experiences. Connect with others....

More than 7 drinks per week confers 60% greater risk of developing bowel cancer, compared to non-drinkers. Smoking, obesity and diabetes were also associated with a 20% greater risk, while physical activity lowered risk...

Cancer Voices SA have held a series of Cancer Conversations, hearing about the high's and low's of cancer experiences...

A review of SA Cancer Services makes 12 recommendations focused on governance, incident management, reporting, and staff credentialing....

The Australian Government will invest a record $2 billion to build a world-class cancer care system...

Cancer Advocacy Training commences in SA, in a collaboration between the Cancer Council SA and Cancer Voices SA...

A resouce worth checking out is the online cancer textbook 'Cancer Management: a multidisciplinary approach'. Find other useful resources on the Cancer Voices SA weblinks page...

The genital wart Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is associated with cervical, some head and neck cancers, vulvar, vaginal, penile and, anal cancers. Find out more about vaccination and cancer prevention...

Communicate with others affected by cancer via the Cancer Council NSW online forums and blogs...

"Complementary and alternative cancer therapies- for patients, their family and friends" is a new booklet from the Cancer Council Victoria...

"Understanding Complementary Therapies – a guide for people with cancer, their families and friends" is an excellent introduction to therapies that may assist during cancer treatment and care...