Incidence And Prognosis Of Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Population-based Data Linkage Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$97,700.00
Summary
This project will provide the first Australian population-based estimates of metastaticbreast cancer (MBC) incidence and survival in women with an initial diagnosis of early stage cancer that reflect current treatment practices. This evidence will help: women with MBC and their clinicians to make decisions about treatment and plan supportive care; researchers planning trials of MBC therapies, and future planning of cancer services.
Temporal Trends In The Incidence, Site And Survival Of Metastatic Breast Cancer In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$190,494.00
Summary
There have been major advances in breast cancer treatment over the last decade. This project will use information collected from the NSW cancer registry and hospitals to report on changes in the type and risk of breast cancer spread and survival for women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer before and after new treatments introduced since 2005. This information is essential for doctors to provide women with up-to-date information; and for planning appropriate health services and research.
Using Linked Population-based Health-related Datasets To Optimise Cancer Care And Reduce Survival Disparities.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$850,941.00
Summary
In partnership with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, we will use detailed health data from various sources to assess how care is provided to people with cancer and determine why some have better survival than others. The findings will be used to change government policy and clinical practice in order to improve cancer outcomes for those who fair worse. We will establish a data bank to enable this information to be used to improve services into the future.
Using Epidemiological Methods To Investigate How Genetic, Environmental And Lifestyle Factors Influence Cancer Incidence And Cancer Survivorship; And Translation Into Cancer Prevention And Policy Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$421,747.00
Summary
This research program focuses on investigating genetic, environmental and lifestyle causes of cancer, preventing new cases of cancer, and improving outcomes after a cancer diagnosis, particularly for melanoma and gynaecological cancer, which carry a heavy burden in the Australian population. The research will also inform the best allocation of health system resources for cancer control, and ensure translation of research findings into cancer prevention, clinical practice and policy outcomes.
Cancer Epidemiology In High-risk Populations And Complex Cancers
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$451,716.00
Summary
My research program aims to better understand the causes of cancer and factors that influence outcomes after cancer diagnosis. It employs classical and innovative cancer epidemiology and includes large-scale studies of cancer incidence, survival and risk factors in people with immune dysfunction. It also includes studies of lymphoid malignancies and ‘cancer of unknown primary’ origin. The research program aims to build an evidence base for interventions that will reduce the burden of cancer nati ....My research program aims to better understand the causes of cancer and factors that influence outcomes after cancer diagnosis. It employs classical and innovative cancer epidemiology and includes large-scale studies of cancer incidence, survival and risk factors in people with immune dysfunction. It also includes studies of lymphoid malignancies and ‘cancer of unknown primary’ origin. The research program aims to build an evidence base for interventions that will reduce the burden of cancer nationally and internationally.Read moreRead less
A Population Based Linked Data Analysis Of The Prognostic Determinants Of Out Of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$174,000.00
Summary
Heart disease, resulting in a cardiac arrest, is the largest single cause of death for men and women in Australia, accounting alone for almost a quarter of all deaths. Despite the scope of the problem, there is a paucity of objective data about the factors that determine outcomes in the short-term and long-term. This study will capitalise on the unique research potential of the WA Data Linkage Project to combine the WA Cardiac Arrest Register with existing health service data and death records, ....Heart disease, resulting in a cardiac arrest, is the largest single cause of death for men and women in Australia, accounting alone for almost a quarter of all deaths. Despite the scope of the problem, there is a paucity of objective data about the factors that determine outcomes in the short-term and long-term. This study will capitalise on the unique research potential of the WA Data Linkage Project to combine the WA Cardiac Arrest Register with existing health service data and death records, to describe the outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Perth WA. Both morbidity and mortality will be described and compared to patients with similar health conditions, but who do not experience a cardiac arrest. More specifically this study will address questions such as 'what is the effect of age, gender, pre-existing illness and socio-economic status on survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?' and What is the long-term survival and health status for initial survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest?' This project will both identify those factors associated with best outcome as well as identify a profile of persons who are 'at risk' of experiencing a further cardiac arrest. Such information is important for the evaluation of current resuscitative practices as well as providing the basis for future planning initiatives.Read moreRead less