July 2023 is Sarcoma Awareness Month

Join us this July as we raise awareness for one of Australia's rarest cancers!

This year's Sarcoma Awareness Month will focus on Harnessing the full potential of real-world evidence in Sarcoma - Using the ANZSA National Sarcoma database to complement clinical trials. The topic focuses on the use of the national sarcoma database to address research questions that otherwise cannot be answered by conventional clinical trials.

The ANZSA national sarcoma database is a rich data resource to inform the landscape of sarcoma care in Australia. It allows the collection of sarcoma-specific clinical data covering diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes on patients diagnosed with bone and soft tissue tumours. 

Sarcoma Awareness Month Webinars

ANZSA has partnered with the VCCC Alliance to provide two informative lunch-time webinars focusing on sarcoma treatment and research. 

These webinars are open to all who wish to attend, with more details about each webinar and registration links found below. 

Webinar 1: Early Diagnosis in Primary Care: A Comprehensive Approach to Improving Outcomes

• When: Monday, 17th of July, 1pm – 2pm AEST
• Speakers: 
  • Host: Dr. Jeremy Lewin (Medical Oncologist)
  • Associate Professor Claudia Di Bella (Orthopaedic surgeon)
  • Ms Stephanie Webster (Consumer Representative)
  • Dr. Meena Rafiq (Academic GP and Clinical Research Fellow)
• Register: https://vcccalliance.org.au/events/mll-sarcoma-awareness-month-early-diagnosis-in-primary-care/

Webinar 2: Advancing Sarcoma Research Through Clinical Trials: A Webinar on Current and Future Direction of ANZSA

• When: Thursday 27th of July, 1pm – 2pm AEST
• Speakers:
  • Professor Jayesh Desai (Medical Oncologist)
  • Dr. Jeremy Lewin (Medical Oncologist)
  • Ms Julijana Todorovic (Consumer Representative)
  • Ms Karen Lurati (Consumer Representative)
  • Ms Sarah Cheung (Consumer Representative)
• Register: https://vcccalliance.org.au/events/sarcoma-awareness-month-advancing-sarcoma-research-through-clinical-trials/

Show your Support on Social Media

Show your support this Sarcoma Awareness Month with our social media resources! Be sure to tag us in any social media posts and include the hashtag #sarcomaawarenessmonth23 and #ANZSA in your posts.

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Organise a Fundraiser

Want to get involved this year? Why not organise a fundraiser for ANZSA?

• Fundraising is easy and fun! It's a good way to raise sarcoma awareness among your friends, family and colleagues.
• It can be a simple activity that you enjoy like running or baking. And off you go! Find out more info here - Fundraise for Us
• Your action today creates a long-lasting impact.