Media Releases

January 29
2018

Australians battling youth cancer brings a $1.3 million price tag

The ‘Economic Cost of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults’ report reveals that young Australians diagnosed with cancer will incur $1.3 million each in costs related to the illness. View more

November 14
2017

Parents with cancer find new support in the Hunter region

A new support service for parents with cancer is being launched by CanTeen in the Hunter Region, thanks to support from the Greater Charitable Foundation. The Family Support Project aims to improve the wellbeing of the entire family when a parent has cancer by focusing on clear communication and stronger family relationships during one of life’s toughest challenges. View more

October 26
2017

Australians urged to ‘Band Together’ for National Bandanna Day

CanTeen is calling on Australia to ‘Band Together’ for National Bandanna Day on Friday 27 October to help set a new Australian record and show their support for young people affected by cancer. View more

October 18
2017

Cancer care needs to reach ‘far beyond the hospital’ – CanTeen

Effective cancer care needs to reach far beyond the hospital in order to ensure young people’s survival as well as long term health and wellbeing, according to the new Australian Youth Cancer Framework released by CanTeen today. View more

October 11
2017

Clinical trials funding will help prevent youth cancer deaths

The funding for clinical trials announced by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today will help save lives by giving more young cancer patients access to cutting-edge treatment, according to CanTeen CEO Peter Orchard. View more

August 22
2017

Young people affected by cancer gather for leadership festival

Around 100 young people affected by cancer from across Australia are gathering in Sydney this weekend (25-27 August) for CanTeen’s inaugural Youth Leadership Festival. View more

August 15
2017

Youth cancer research – CanTeen calls for expressions of interest

CanTeen is calling for expressions of interest from researchers, research organisations and other stakeholders who would like to apply for full or part funding for a project that will improve outcomes for young cancer patients. View more

July 27
2017

Grant turns robot dream into reality for young cancer patients

Hospitalised young cancer patients will be able to start using robotics to stay connected with their friends, family and school community thanks to funding announced this week from the Newman’s Own Foundation. View more

April 26
2017

Family member’s cancer leads to high distress for young people

Young people dealing with a parent or sibling’s cancer are three to six times more likely to face mental health issues like depression and anxiety than their peers, according to CanTeen research published online in Psycho-Oncology today (26 April). View more

February 23
2017

Central Coast break for young people affected by cancer

A group of around 40 young people affected by cancer will get some much needed support and a break from daily life with cancer as part of a CanTeen camp being held at Toukley this weekend (24 -26 February). View more