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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · 2d

@sydney.edu.au has an amazing opportunity to join the Daffodil Centre in a pivotal role providing high-level executive and administrative support to our Director and the Research Operations and Support team.

Learn more and apply ➡️ usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_E...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · 9d

“Despite decades of global effort to reduce the burden of cancer, it remains a major public health challenge now and into the foreseeable future,” @qingweiluo.bsky.social + David Smith, researchers at the Daffodil Centre, Cancer Council NSW and @sydney.edu.au ⬇️
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Cancer Incidence, Mortality Climb in Lower-Income Countries

A global analysis finds falling cancer mortality rates in higher-income countries alongside climbing rates in lower-income countries, highlighting disparities expected to continue into the future.

www.medscape.com

The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · 14d

@thelancet.com invited #DaffodilCentre researchers to provide expert comment on new findings from the #GBD Study.

Read the research by @lisaforce.bsky.social et al ➡️ doi.org/10.1016/S014...

Read the comment by @qingweiluo.bsky.social + David Smith ➡️ doi.org/10.1016/S014...

@sydney.edu.au

The future of cancer control depends on decisive, collective action today.

The Daffodil Centre, a partnership between Cancer Council and the University of Sydney

Qingwei Luo and David Smith

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A/Prof Qingwei Luo @qingweiluo.bsky.social · 14d

We’re thrilled to have our linked comment published in @thelancet.com
The future of cancer control depends on decisive, collective action today.
🔗 Read it here: doi.org/10.1016/S014...
📄 Original article: doi.org/10.1016/S014...
@daffodilcentre.org
@sydney.edu.au

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · 15d

New research on the high costs of managing multiple myeloma (MM) in AUS highlights the significant burden of MM on the Australian healthcare system. As the patient population grows, identifying cost-effective strategies will be crucial @saxinstitute.bsky.social #45andUp ⬇️
doi.org/10.1016/j.le...

NEW RESEARCH | Leukemia Research

Reserach paper | Health system costs and autologous stem cell transplant receipt for participants with multiple myeloma in the Australian 45 and Up Study.

Authors: Sarsha Yap, Anna Kelly, David Goldsbury, Marianne F. Weber, Xue Qin Yu, Qingwei Luo, Karen Canfell, Eleonora Feletto

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · 24d

NEW RESEARCH | This multicenter study examines the impact of stratified surgical margins on treatment outcomes in oral SCC. Read more: doi.org/10.1002/hed....

@sydney.edu.au #DaffodilCentre

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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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The Medical Journal of Australia @mja.com.au · Aug 1

🔔 NEW in the Medical Journal of Australia

Trends in adolescent smoking prevalence before and after the emergence of vaping in Australia: an interrupted time series analysis, 1999–2023

✍️ Sam J Egger, Michael David, Marianne F Weber, Qingwei Luo, Anita Dessaix and Becky Freeman

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Sep 2

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Sep 2

Meet the speakers!

We are excited to welcome #DaffodilCentre research fellow Dr Verena Wu to our webinar to share her research project adapting the 'fear of cancer recurrence clinical pathway' for Chinese-speaking people with cancer.

⭐️ LEARN MORE AND REGISTER at uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Sep 2

Meet the speakers!

Dr Nicola Creagh is a @sydneyfmh-emcr.bsky.social at @sydney.edu.au who will joining us Thurs 11 Sept to share her research into increasing participation & equity in Australia’s National Cervical Screening Program

Learn more and register at uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Sep 2

Meet the speakers!

We are delighted to have Dr Ashfaq Chauhan join us and share his research in our upcoming webinar on Implementation of equitable care across the cancer continuum

📆 Thursday 11 September
🕝 2:30 - 4:00PM AEST

Learn more and register today uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Sep 1

NEW RESEARCH🔬| Treatment choices for localised prostate cancer are shaped by socio-economic status and hospital provider - independent of age or disease risk.

READ THE PUBLICATION doi.org/10.1111/bju....

@sydney.edu.au

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Aug 28

RESEARCH WEBINAR SERIES | Join us for a webinar by the Daffodil Centre's Triple I (Innovation-Implementation-Impact) stream: Implementation of equitable care across the cancer continuum

📆 Thursday 11 September
🕝 2:30 - 4:00PM AEST
📍 Online (Zoom)

REGISTER TODAY uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Aug 27

NEW RESEARCH🔬| Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynaecological cancer, with limited options for early detection and treatment - making prevention absolutely critical.

READ MORE doi.org/10.1097/gco....

@sydney.edu.au

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Gill Stannard @herbalgill.bsky.social · Aug 25

Never a dull moment at @daffodilcentre.org Team Day!

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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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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Aug 13

NEW RESEARCH🔬| Daffodil Centre PhD student, Jay Balante, and colleagues explore how the cultural beliefs and practices of internationally educated nurses inform their delivery of nursing care, in the context of cancer and end-of-life care.

READ MORE doi.org/10.1111/jan....

@sydney.edu.au

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Aug 12

NEW RESEARCH🔬 | Led by collaborators in Switzerland with scientific input from researchers across the globe including the Daffodil Centre’s Dr Melissa Merritt proposes new targets to enhance chemotherapy efficacy for treating recurrent ovarian cancer.

READ MORE doi.org/10.1016/j.cc...

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Jul 29

NEW RESEARCH | Researchers investigate trends in teen smoking before and after the emergence of vaping in Australia. The data shows Australia's progress in reducing teen smoking has slowed since the emergence of vaping. #GenerationVape

Learn more ⬇️
daffodilcentre.org/australias-d...

Australia’s progress in reducing teen smoking slowed after 2010 as vaping increased - The Daffodil Centre

New researchAustralia’s progress in reducing adolescent smoking has slowed since about 2010, and vaping may be the reason.

daffodilcentre.org

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 23

Presentation done! #iHEA2025

🗣️ topic: public #preferences for using #genomic 🧬 info to tailor #cancer #screening 🩻

📊 result: likely demand, but want comprehensive, equitable tests, and need tailored info to ensure informed choices.

@sydney.edu.au
@daffodilcentre.org

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 23

Has been awesome learning & sharing & networking with these legends 🌟 over the last 3 days 🗓️ at #iHEA2025. So much inspiration 💡 and motivation to take home!

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Jul 15

NEW RESEARCH | Researchers establish what constitutes a ‘normal’ change in a mole during pregnancy, aiding in the detection of melanoma and malignancy.

Read more: 10.1016/j.jaad.2025.07.002

@melanomaau.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au #CancerCouncilNSW

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Jul 14

WE ARE HIRING | Join a dedicated research team at the #DaffodilCentre working in close collaboration with @melanomaau.bsky.social to develop a Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program.

📅 Applications close: Sunday, 27 July 2025
👉 Learn more: daffodilcentre.org/careers/

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Jun 30

LATEST NEWS📢| #TheMERRIERStudy is helping young cancer survivors across Australia get moving again!

#DaffodilCentre researchers David Mizrahi and Chrissie Ho are testing an online exercise program designed to support kids in their recovery journey after treatment🔗 daffodilcentre.org/news/the-mer...

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