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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre welcomes Federal Government initiatives to restrict illegal vaping and discourage smoking.
Smoking is the biggest preventable cause of cancer, accounting for about 90 per cent of lung cancer cases in males and 65 per cent in females.
In 2021-22, lung cancer patients were admitted to Peter Mac more than 2800 times. More than 6500 lung cancer patients were treated at Peter Mac over the past five years.
Peter Mac Chief Executive Professor Shelley Dolan welcomed the $737 million that is to be invested in the 2023-24 Federal Budget, with a focus on protecting Australians from tobacco and vaping.
“Our mission at Peter Mac is to provide research-led expert cancer care – and we all know that prevention is incredibly important” Professor Dolan said.
“At Peter Mac, we stand with the Australian Government, prevention and advocacy bodies and health service colleagues to prevent cancers caused by tobacco and vaping.”
Professor Dolan said the $63 million commitment for a public health campaign to discourage smoking and vaping, and the $30 million committed towards cessation programs were much needed.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with tobacco use remaining the single greatest preventable cause of death and disease in Australia.
Peter Mac and Royal Melbourne Hospital Respiratory Physician, Associate Professor Lou Irving, said the funding announcement was very exciting for the lung cancer community in Australia.
“These new measures will help prevent people from taking up what can become a deadly habit,” Associate Professor Irving said.
“Screening is particularly important because we know it can detect lung cancer at a time when it can be successfully treated.
“This increased screening alongside additional education about smoking cessation will save lives, including among high-risk groups across Australia both in metropolitan and rural areas,” he said.
Peter Mac currently employs two Specialist Nurse Consultants who provide specialist smoking cessation advice and support.
Associate Professor Irving said the community can be confident that there is extraordinary expertise in lung cancer at Peter Mac from diagnosis to the latest treatment and clinical trials.
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world-leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
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We offer care that goes beyond treatment
Peter Mac has a wellbeing approach to care. We base this on a fundamental belief that the best cancer care treats the person and the disease. The Wellbeing Centre is a sanctuary for patients, their families and carers. It is a gathering place that is open, accepting and welcoming for all.
Cancer can be hard to deal with and we know that getting treatment is only part of it. You might have other challenges and need help with them. We offer many kinds of help for you, your loved ones, and your carers. Each resource can help you deal with how cancer affects your body, emotions and money.
The Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Service is a team of health and other professionals who specialise in the care of young people aged 15 to 25. We work with you and your healthcare team to support you at all stages of the cancer journey, anywhere in Victoria.
You are a carer if you’re taking care of someone with cancer. You might be a family member, friend or neighbour. Our wonderful volunteer service is here to help to make things a little easier for you and the person you’re caring for. They offer a range of support, resources, and items to help you.
The Psychosocial Oncology Program is a multidisciplinary team. This includes clinical psychologists, social workers, PCLNs, and psychiatrists/psychiatric registrars. They assess patients at risk of mental health problems. They will also assess and treat those with current mental health problems.
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