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Apr 30, 2025, 12:47 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The Cancer Institute NSW's partnership with Pink Sari to support people with cancer
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a post…
Apr 30, 2025, 07:59 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien Highlights HPV Vaccine Equity Research Led by Michaela Hall
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, reshared a…
Apr 5, 2025, 15:23 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: BreastScreen NSW will use new technology to begin informing women about their breast density
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Mar 27, 2025, 08:41 | Science
Robyn Ward: Creating a standardised approach to cancer drug dosing in kidney dysfunction
Robyn Ward, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Enterprise and Senior Vice-President at Monash University, shared…
Mar 21, 2025, 15:25 | Positive
Tracey O'Brien: Cancer Institute NSW has awarded six grants to support health services and community groups
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Mar 21, 2025, 07:25 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The gap in cancer outcomes for Aboriginal communities is stark
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, reshared a post…
Mar 13, 2025, 05:04 | Blog
Registrations are open for the inaugural NSW Cancer Summit 2025
Cancer Institute NSW posted on LinkedIn: "Registrations are open for the inaugural NSW Cancer Summit…
Mar 11, 2025, 12:10 | Blog
Stay Healthy for you and Your Mob: Yeena's Story
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Mar 7, 2025, 13:02 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Great to attend day 1 of the The Australian Precision Oncology Symposium
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Mar 7, 2025, 05:49 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The largest-ever Commonwealth investment in childhood cancer
Tracey O’Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Mar 5, 2025, 12:04 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The NSW Aboriginal Tobacco and Vaping Forum
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Feb 26, 2025, 15:51 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The Cancer Institute NSW annual Reporting Better Cancer Outcomes review meeting
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Feb 19, 2025, 15:16 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The contributions of women in science have changed the world
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, posted on…
Feb 17, 2025, 07:42 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The launch of the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Research Institute
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, posted on…
Feb 14, 2025, 09:30 | Blog
"The truth is young people do not want to vape" - Simran Prasad
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, posted on…
Feb 4, 2025, 21:03 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: A global reminder that cancer impacts everyone
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, posted on LinkedIn:…
Feb 4, 2025, 14:58 | Insight
World Cancer Day: 25 Years of Global Action and Unity in the Fight Against Cancer
World Cancer Day is observed on February 4th each year to raise awareness and encourage…
Jan 29, 2025, 07:25 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: A series to showcase the impact of palliative care by Cancer Institute NSW
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, reshared a…
Jan 21, 2025, 16:35 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Cancer Institute NSW’s skin cancer campaign has prevented more than 2200 skin cancers
Tracey O'Brien, Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of Cancer Institute NSW, shared a post on LinkedIn:…
Dec 20, 2024, 22:56 | Insight
Tracey O’Brien: Excited to share this year’s cancer in NSW 2024 report
Tracey O’Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Dec 20, 2024, 17:06 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Excited to be hosting the inaugural NSW Cancer Summit in August 2025
Tracey O’Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a post…
Dec 3, 2024, 15:24 | Insight
BreastScreen NSW Introduces Machine Reading Technology in an Australian First
Innovative technology enhances mammography interpretation, maintaining high cancer detection rates while supporting NSW's growing population.…
Nov 29, 2024, 19:25 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Breaking Down Lung Cancer Stereotypes
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Nov 21, 2024, 09:04 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Lung cancer doesn’t discriminate
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a post…
Nov 20, 2024, 06:51 | Insight
Tracey O’Brien: Supporting Cancer Institute NSW at Parliment House
Tracey O’Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Nov 12, 2024, 09:43 | Insight
Tracey O’Brien: New Campaign by the Cancer Institute of NSW Prioritise Cervical Cancer Screening
Tracey O’Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Nov 7, 2024, 19:19 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Revealing the Top 25 Areas in NSW with Greatest Melanoma Burden
Tracey O’Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Nov 2, 2024, 03:21 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Opening Address at Kids Cancer Alliance Conference
Tracey O’Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer, posted the following on LinkedIn: “It was wonderful to give…
Oct 28, 2024, 16:57 | Blog
SESLHD - Breast Screen clinic is now open at the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO at the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Oct 24, 2024, 13:59 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Bureau of Health Information's Outpatient Cancer Clinics Survey
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, shared a…
Oct 24, 2024, 11:36 | Blog
Cancer Institute NSW has been nominated as a finalist for the 2024 Annual NSW Health Awards
Cancer Institute NSW posted on LinkedIn: "We are honoured to be nominated as a finalist…
Oct 19, 2024, 10:51 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Our state is the first jurisdiction in the world to accurately determine people living with metastatic breast cancer
Tracey O'Brien shared a post on LinkedIn: "Making sure people with cancer are seen and heard…
Oct 17, 2024, 15:34 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Pinpointing a number is only the beginning
Tracey O'Brien shared a post on LinkedIn: “Making sure people with cancer are seen and…
Oct 16, 2024, 00:15 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Appreciation for the allied health workforce supporting cancer patients
Tracey O’Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW on LinkedIn, adding the following: “A…
Oct 6, 2024, 17:50 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The Putuwa project is an Australian-first project to help break down barriers to screening and save more lives
Tracey O'Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW on LinkedIn, adding: "Cancer Institute NSW…
Oct 5, 2024, 18:58 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: NSW men Stewart and Peter share their prostate cancer journey
Tracey O'Brien shared on Linkedin: ''As prostate cancer awareness month comes to a close, NSW…
Sep 28, 2024, 07:16 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Incredibly humbling to be recognised with such a prestigious national award
Tracey O’Brien shared a post on LinkedIn: "Yesterday, I had the honor of attending my investiture…
Sep 25, 2024, 12:13 | Insight
World Cancer Research Day 2024: Innovation, Hope, and Progress in the Fight Against Cancer
This year World Cancer Research Day's theme is 'Innovation in Cancer Research Drives Progress Toward…
Sep 20, 2024, 14:38 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Cancer Institute NSW will host the Inaugural NSW Cancer Summit next year
Tracey O'Brien shared a post on LinkedIn: "I’m excited to share the news that next year,…
Sep 6, 2024, 14:59 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Close to 23,000 women in NSW are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year
Tracey O'Brien shared a post on LinkedIn: "Close to 23,000 women in NSW are expected to…
Sep 6, 2024, 07:04 | Insight
Tracey O’Brien: Harnessing digital health for enhanced cancer research and patient outcomes
Tracey O’Brien shared a post by  NSW Regional Cancer Research Network on LinkedIn, adding: "With…
Aug 19, 2024, 06:11 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: An honor to attend the launch of the NORTH Sydney Trials and Research Van Norton Poche
Tracey O’Brien shared a post by Anthony M. Schembri, on LinkedIn, adding: “An honor to attend…
Aug 18, 2024, 12:04 | Blog
Do lipids play a role in prostate cancer treatment resistance? - Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse shared on LinkedIn: "Do lipids play a role in prostate cancer treatment…
Aug 1, 2024, 06:01 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Pink Sari Inc's project for South Asian women impacted by cancer
Tracey O’Brien shared on LinkedIn: "Supporting people to access cancer care and support, in a way…
Jul 31, 2024, 07:06 | Insight
A special edition of Cancer Conversations by Cancer Institute NSW
Cancer Institute NSW shared on LinkedIn: "The Cancer Institute NSW is delighted to host a…
Jul 28, 2024, 13:02 | Insight
Recognising the people impacted by hepatitis this Hepatitis Awareness Week - Cancer Institute NSW
Cancer Institute NSW shared a post on LinkedIn: "This Hepatitis Awareness Week we are recognising…
Jul 25, 2024, 21:46 | Insight
Scott Walsberger: New alcohol and cancer risk campaign, Be Unapologetic by ACON
Scott Walsberger, Manager of Cancer Programs at ACON, shared a post on LinkedIn: “ACON's Can…
Jul 12, 2024, 11:18 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: I continue to be inspired by the rich history of our country at NAIDOC Week
Tracey O'Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW on LinkedIn: "Celebrations are taking place…
Jul 3, 2024, 23:50 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: More people will be eligible for free screening test for bowel cancer in Australia
Tracey O'Brien shared on LinkedIn: "Let’s talk about poo. No one likes to read about it…
Jun 29, 2024, 23:59 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: One of the greatest privileges of being a paediatric oncologist is witnessing the strength and resilience of young people
Tracey O'Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW on LinkedIn, adding:     . "One of…
Jun 23, 2024, 13:26 | Blog
Beatrice and Felix’s first-hand experiences as refugees in NSW
Tracey O'Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW, adding:          .…
Jun 15, 2024, 15:01 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Incredible moments at Cancer Institute NSW meetings
Tracey O'Brien posted on LinkedIn: "The Cancer Institute NSW face to face meetings don’t happen…
Jun 12, 2024, 05:18 | Blog
Professor Tracey O’Brien and the Hon Jillian Skinner have been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) - Cancer Institute NSW
Cancer Institute NSW shared on LinkedIn: "We are proud to share Professor Tracey O’Brien and…
Jun 6, 2024, 12:21 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: I’m taking on the challenge of 3,249 push-ups in 24 days to support mental health
Tracey O'Brien shared on LinkedIn: "I’m taking on the challenge of 3,249 push-ups in 24…
Jun 6, 2024, 01:43 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: NSW Cancer Plan 2022-2027
Tracey O’Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW, on LinkedIn, adding: ''With someone diagnosed with…
Jun 3, 2024, 12:29 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Attending the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia 5Chefs dinner in Sydney
Tracey O'Brien shared a post by Richard McGovern on LinkedIn, adding:         …
Jun 3, 2024, 03:03 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: During National Reconciliation Week and beyond it’s up to all of us to celebrate the culture and achievements of Aboriginal people
Tracey O'Brien shared on LinkedIn: "This week is National Reconciliation Week, an opportunity to acknowledge and…
May 27, 2024, 03:25 | Blog
Sarah Weller: Attending the Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network Innovations Showcase
Sarah Weller, Global Director at Movember, shared a post on their LinkedIn: ''I had the privilege…
May 25, 2024, 15:35 | Blog
'After my experience as a carer for my husband and father, I was motivated to give back' - Sharon Bennett
Tracey O'Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW on LinkedIn: "I’m proud to work in…
May 25, 2024, 10:18 | Insight
Jessica Evans is one of the thousands of dedicated palliative care staff we recognise on National Palliative Care Week - Cancer Institute NSW
Tracey O’Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW on LinkedIn, adding: “Our community relies…
May 24, 2024, 14:27 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Privilege to connect with some of the brightest cancer research minds in Cancer Institute NSW 2024 Fellows’ Forum
Tracey O'Brien shared a post on LinkedIn: "What a privilege to connect with some of the…
May 18, 2024, 14:15 | Insight
Tracey O’Brien: Melanoma Institute Australia is moving the dial in understanding and personalizing treatment melanoma for AYA
Tracey O’Brien shared a post by Melanoma Institute Australia on LinkedIn, adding: "The most common…
May 15, 2024, 07:05 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Collaboration between UNSW and Cancer Council NSW
Tracey O’Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW on LinkedIn: “Terrific to see this collaboration and significant…
May 15, 2024, 02:59 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: There are never enough words about nurses’ incredible contribution in health care
Quoting Tracey O’Brien on LinkedIn: ''Each and every day, nurses are there at every turn…
May 9, 2024, 10:10 | Opinion
Tracey O'Brien: eviQ is one of the best examples of clinician-led, evidence-based tools out there
Quoting Tracey O'Brien on LinkedIn: "In my humble (possibly biased) opinion, eviQ is one of…
May 8, 2024, 17:50 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Cancer Conversations – the rapidly evolving landscape of vaping in Australia
Tracey O'Brien shared on LinkedIn: "We are thrilled to have more than 600 people registered to…
Apr 29, 2024, 15:45 | Blog
Cancer Institute NSW is shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Festival of Media Asia Pacific Awards
Tracey O'Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW, on LinkedIn: "Congratulations to the all the…
Apr 28, 2024, 15:04 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Australia is set to be the first country to eliminate cervical cancer in the coming decade
Tracey O'Brien shared a post by Cancer Institute NSW on LinkedIn: "Time and time again,…
Apr 4, 2024, 02:05 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this photo does just that
Tracey O’Brien recently shared a post on LinkedIn: “While any work meeting provides us with the…
Mar 28, 2024, 14:16 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Sheetal Challam, a multicultural health guru, and Zahra Shahabikargar, a cancer data and statistics whiz, are champions in their field
Tracey O'Brien recently shared a post on LinkedIn: "Sheetal Challam and Zahra Shahabikargar are champions…
Mar 11, 2024, 20:55 | Stories
Tracey O'Brien: This international women's day threw me the best curveball yet, and it came from none other than my 14-year-old son
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer, posted on LinkedIn: "This international women's day threw me the…
Mar 6, 2024, 09:52 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Australia's deadliest and arguably most stigmatised cancer, is on the verge of a potentially monumental shift
Tracey O’Brien recently shared a post on LinkedIn: "The Cancer Institute NSW was proud to host…
Mar 3, 2024, 02:21 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Beautifully told story of two hero’s in childhood cancer as told by Paolo Carniel
Tracey O’Brien shared on LinkedIn a post by Paolo Carniel, Manager Strategic Projects at The…
Feb 17, 2024, 18:08 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: As a community, we celebrate the bravery of children with cancer and acknowledge that more work is needed to reduce cancer’s impact
Tracey O'Brien shared on LinkedIn a post by Cancer Institute NSW and added: "As a…
Feb 4, 2024, 11:27 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Thanks to hundreds of young people who came forward to share their highly personal vape harm stories
Tracey O'Brien recently shared on LinkedIn: "Today I was pleased to stand alongside NSW Deputy…
Feb 1, 2024, 11:37 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Two of the best medical minds in Australia
Tracey O’Brien shared a post by Australian of the Year Awards on LinkedIn adding: “Truly…
Dec 6, 2023, 16:28 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Behind every statistic is a person whose life has changed forever
Tracey O'Brien shared on LinkedIn: "It’s easy to just focus on the numbers when talking about…
Nov 24, 2023, 16:06 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Read Karen’s powerful story
Tracey O'Brien shared a post on Linkedin: "As Deputy CEO of ACON, Karen Price embodies…
Nov 17, 2023, 17:47 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Closing the care gap for Aboriginal communities is a key health priority
Tracey O'Brien shared a post on LinkedIn: “It’s the second week of our Reporting for…
Nov 13, 2023, 19:34 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: One of the great privileges of my role at the Cancer Institute NSW is being able to support the life-saving work of some of NSW’s best and brightest researchers
Nov 12, 2023, 17:08 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: I was blown away by the cross-district collaboration at the South Western Sydney Local Health District
Tracey O’Brien, recently posted on LinkedIn: “I was blown away by the cross-district collaboration, laser-sharp…
Nov 5, 2023, 04:56 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: The Cancer Institute NSW welcomes the launch of the Australian Government’s first national Cancer Plan
Tracey O'Brien recently posted on LinkedIn: "The Cancer Institute NSW welcomes the launch of the Australian Government’s…
Nov 2, 2023, 17:20 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Take the time to look out for each other, and reach out for help when you need it
Tracey O'Brien shared a post on LinkedIn: "As October comes to a close, so does…
Oct 26, 2023, 16:06 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Providing person-centred care with compassion and empathy is key to our work in cancer
Tracey O’Brien shared the following on LinkedIn: “Our health system has to be equipped to support…
Oct 20, 2023, 22:56 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: Cancer Institute NSW has funded $300,000 to train 200 midwives and 50 Aboriginal health workers on the Cervical Screening Test’s self-collection option
Oct 7, 2023, 17:20 | Positive
100 Influential Women in Oncology: Key Opinion Leaders to follow on Social Media in 2023: Part 7
We continue OncoDaily’s  '100 Influential Women in Oncology: Key Opinion Leaders to Follow on Social…
Oct 1, 2023, 16:29 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: At the Cancer Institute New South Wales (NSW), we’re proud to support incredible New South Wales researchers like Nunki Hassan.
Tracey O'Brien, New South Wales Chief Cancer Officer, shared a post by Cancer Institute New…
Sep 25, 2023, 21:57 | Blog
Tracey O’Brien: As a paediatric oncologist and researcher, I know that despite the challenges, research is truly key to unlocking our understanding of cancer.
Tracey O’Brien, the Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute New South Wales,…
Sep 23, 2023, 19:45 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: I was honoured to be invited by Melanoma Institute Australia to the National Press Club address by Prof Richard Scolyer and Prof Georgina Long.
Tracey O'Brien, NSW Chief Cancer Officer & CEO Cancer Insitute NSW, made the following post…
Sep 15, 2023, 19:12 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: I’m proud to share that the Cancer Institute NSW is one of the three finalists for the Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Award 2023 in the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) organisation category.
Sep 6, 2023, 18:17 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: It’s sometimes hard to talk about, but men’s health shouldn’t be taboo.
Tracey O'Brien, the Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute New South Wales,…
Sep 5, 2023, 17:01 | Blog
Shelley Rushton: We are preparing for the 2023 Local Health District Chief Executive Officer annual RBCO meetings
Shelley Rushton, the Director of Cancer Services and Information at Cancer Institute New South Wales,…
Aug 25, 2023, 16:58 | Blog
Tracey O'Brien: Great to attend the official opening of the new BreastScreen NSW fixed site service in North Ryde along with the Minister for Health, Ryan Park, and Minister for Women, Jodie Harrison.
Jul 17, 2023, 17:30 | Societies
Pink Sari Inc is run by a dynamo of female community leaders from diverse language groups from the Indian sub-continent - Tracey O'Brien
One of the best parts about working at the Cancer Institute NSW is the strong partnerships with…
Jun 18, 2023, 15:19 | Blog
We need to work towards improving access to healthcare for all patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location
In a post by Tracey O'Brien on Linkedin, it says, "Cancer is a disease that…
Jun 6, 2023, 04:41 | Positive
World No Tobacco Day: Urging Smokers and Vapers to Quit for Good
The Cancer Institute NSW is tirelessly working to address the plateaued smoking rate of 8.2%…
May 17, 2023, 15:50 | Opinion
Every year, more than one million children around the world lose their mothers to cancer -Tracey O'Brien
Every year, more than one million children around the world lose their mothers to cancer.…
May 17, 2023, 15:12 | Blog
eviQ is a Cancer Institute NSW free resource - Tracey O'Brien
eviQ is a Cancer Institute NSW free resource of evidence-based, consensus driven cancer treatment protocols and…
May 16, 2023, 12:01 | Positive
AIHW report showing 90% of young people with cancer are surviving five years after diagnosis
As an oncologist, having to tell a young person, ‘you have cancer’ is incredibly challenging,…
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