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Dr Pete Sarich

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Senior research fellow in cancer epidemiology and prevention at The University of Sydney School of Public Health | 📍Sydney, AU | Astronomy, running 🔭🏃‍♂️ | All views my own. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vIOYpMQAAAAJ&hl=en

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Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Jan 6

A new U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on alcohol and cancer risk has been released, informed by risk information from our 2021 alcohol and cancer risk study.

Further information and the full Advisory report are available here:
www.hhs.gov/surgeongener...

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Harriet Rumgay @harrietjr.bsky.social · 2d

Just out: the new IARC Evidence Summary Brief on alcohol and cancer 📰🍷

Proud to have contributed to this important work highlighting the global burden, economic impact, and the urgent need for policy action.

Check it out here 👉 www.iarc.who.int/featured-new...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Sep 10

New #GenerationVape research published in @bmj.com on vaping health perceptions and never vaping among Australian adolescents.

Read the research today ➡️ doi.org/10.1136/bmjp...

@ouranu.bsky.social | @sydney.edu.au |
@drbfreeman.bsky.social

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Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Sep 8

The full report is available here:
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/h...

National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey, 2023

Information on food and nutrients, diet, food security, sweetened beverages, physical activity, inactivity, and sleep in Australia

www.abs.gov.au

Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Sep 8

The findings of the 2023 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey have been released:
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/h...

Food and nutrients, 2023

Information on food and nutrients, diet, food security, sweetened beverages, physical activity, inactivity, and sleep in Australia

www.abs.gov.au

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Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Aug 22

Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says:
med.stanford.edu/news/insight...

Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says

Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol consumption and how the guidelines ...

med.stanford.edu

Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Aug 15

According to a new @gallup.com survey, 54% of Americans report consuming #alcohol, the lowest proportion ever recorded. The proportion who perceive drinking one or two drinks per day to be bad for health has also increased to 53%:
news.gallup.com/poll/693362/...

Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Aug 14

Some excellent presentations on the latest @daffodilcentre.org research on melanoma costs, prostate cancer early detection, cancer survival disparities by SES & liver cancer screening by David Goldsbury, @philip-ly.bsky.social @juliasteinberg.bsky.social & Joachim Worthington at #NSWcancersummit2025

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Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Aug 14

Prof Deborah Bateson presenting on shaping the future in cancer screening: eliminating cervical cancer equitably at #NSWcancersummit2025

Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Aug 14

A/Prof Marianne Weber discussing future efficiencies in lung cancer screening: how innovations in early detection could impact Australia’s newest screening program.
#NSWcancersummit2025

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · Jul 9

New research published today shows that 230,000 lives have been saved through cancer control measures.

Good news that shows the impact of Australia's #PublicHealth successes - including #screening and #TobaccoControl

Led by Cancer Council Vic.

Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

In the background is a photo of a happy family in the backyard, a young boy runs with a ball with parents and grandfather behind. Text reads "Cancer control measures have prevented 230,000 deaths in Australia since the mid-1980s" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"

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Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Jun 30

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program begins in Australia from tomorrow:
theconversation.com/lung-cancer-...

Lung cancer screening is about to start. What you need to know if you smoke or have quit

The aim is to find and treat lung cancers early, before they grow and spread, to improve the chance of survival. Here’s what’s involved.

theconversation.com

Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Jun 30

NSW is introducing a new tobacco licensing scheme from 1 July 2025. It will be compulsory for all retailers and wholesalers who sell tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products to hold a valid licence:
www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/news-podcast...

www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au

Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · May 29

A time-lapse of Vivid Sydney from the ferry. #vividsydney

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Alcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · May 26

"Findings from this large-scale pooled analysis support a modest positive association between alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk, irrespective of sex and smoking status."
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

Alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk: An analysis from 30 prospective studies across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America

Sabine Naudin and colleagues leverage individual-level data from 30 prospective cohorts from four continents to examine the association between alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk.

journals.plos.org

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · May 16

NEW RESEARCH🔬| This study gathered insights from healthcare professionals worldwide, suggesting guidelines to improve the emotional and psychological outcomes of lung cancer screening.

READ MORE🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.pe...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · May 16

NEW RESEARCH🔬| Findings from the latest #GenerationVape study published in the Health Education Journal reveal that a staggering 89% of Australian secondary school teachers are deeply concerned about vaping, with many labeling it a "huge problem."

Read the full article🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0017...

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Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · May 14

Hopes Australia-first FASD clinical guidelines will increase diagnosis rates:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Australia's first fetal alcohol spectrum disorder clinical guidelines released

There are concerns many young people with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Australia are falling through the cracks because of a lack of diagnostic and support services.

www.abc.net.au

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · May 13

NEW RESEARCH🔬| New findings highlight the need for more primary qualitative studies, especially in Australia, to delve deeper into the complexities of providing vaping cessation support.

🌐Read the full article🔗 doi.org/10.1071/PU24...

#⃣ #VapingCessation | #Healthcare | #QualitativeResearch

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · May 8

NEW PODCAST🎙️| Listen to Dr Susan Yuill on the latest episode of #ResearchBytes speaking about her research exploring the broader benefits of HPV vaccination beyond cancer prevention @sydney.edu.au

🎧Listen at🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/5BMD...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · May 8

CONGRATULATIONS🎉| Dr Susan Yuill graduated earlier this week with a thesis titled “Maximising benefits and minimising harms with cervical cancer prevention in Australia: understanding cervical screening participation inequities and impacts on adverse pregnancy outcome.” @sydney.edu.au

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · May 5

NEW RESEARCH🔬| This research highlights the urgent need to identify both recurrent and de novo Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) cases to better inform funding decisions and enhance the delivery of clinical and supportive care services.

🌐Read the full article🔗 lnkd.in/g7df7vC7

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Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · May 2

A longitudinal study has found that compared to those who have never vaped or smoked, #vaping is associated with more than double the risk of developing COPD:
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Vaping doubles risk of serious lung disease, even without smoking history - study

And the news is even worse for people who use both cigarettes and vapes.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Public Health Association of Australia @publichealthaus.bsky.social · Apr 29

More than 450 health experts are in Canberra/Ngunnawal Country for #Prevention2025 this week, discussing the politics of preventive health initiatives.

We’re excited to hear from many fantastic speakers on a diversity of topics, including #MentalHealth, food & #Nutrition, #ChildHealth & more.

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Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social · Apr 28

Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram from IARC presenting on health policy and the burden of alcohol-related cancer at the Preventive Health Conference 2025 in Canberra. #prevention2025

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Apr 23

JOB OPPORTUNITY👋| Are you passionate about cancer research and looking for an exciting role? The #DaffodilCentre is seeking a dedicated #ResearchAssistant to join our team and contribute to an impactful #ClinicalTrial.

📅DEADLINE: 7 May 2025, 11:59PM AEST.

🌐APPLY NOW🔗 daffodilcentre.org/careers/

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