Media Releases

August 14
2018

New cancer alliance launches as its uncovered Aussie patients are self-funding treatments to the tune of $200M

The National Oncology Alliance will champion a health system that keeps up with science to provide all cancer patients with the treatment, support and care they deserve, and can afford. View more

July 25
2018

$3.2 million awarded to youth cancer clinical trials

Together with Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt, CanTeen is awarding $3.2 million in funding for youth cancer clinical trials. View more

July 24
2018

Global initiative to develop training for end of life conversations

Together with our AYA Cancer Global Accord partners, we will fund a global research program to develop a training blueprint for health professionals having end of life conversations with adolescents and young adults impacted by cancer. View more

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

December 21
2017

CanTeen is one of Australia top 10 most trusted charities

CanTeen ranks 8th in its first year on the annual Charity Reputation Index. 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