Cancer Council Australia
Cancer Council Australia
Cancer Council Australia (pronunciation: /ˈkænsər kaʊnsl ˈɒstreɪliə/) is a national, non-governmental organisation involved in cancer research, support, prevention, and advocacy in Australia.
Etymology
The term Cancer Council Australia is derived from the English words "cancer", "council", and "Australia". "Cancer" is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. "Council" refers to an advisory, deliberative, or legislative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly. "Australia" is the continent where the organisation is based.
History
Cancer Council Australia was established in 1961 as the Australian Cancer Society. It was renamed the Cancer Council Australia in 1997. The organisation is a federation of eight state and territory Cancer Councils, all of which are members of the Cancer Council Australia.
Activities
Cancer Council Australia is involved in a wide range of activities related to cancer. These include:
- Cancer Research: Cancer Council Australia funds and conducts research into many types of cancer. This includes basic research, clinical research, and epidemiological research.
- Cancer Support: Cancer Council Australia provides support services to people affected by cancer. This includes information, counselling, and practical assistance.
- Cancer Prevention: Cancer Council Australia works to prevent cancer through public education campaigns and advocacy for public health policies.
- Cancer Advocacy: Cancer Council Australia advocates for people affected by cancer and for policies that will reduce the impact of cancer on the community.
Related Terms
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Council: An advisory, deliberative, or legislative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly.
- Australia: A country and continent located in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Cancer Research: The scientific study of cancer, its causes, mechanisms, progression, treatment, and prevention.
- Cancer Support: Services and resources that help people affected by cancer and their families.
- Cancer Prevention: Efforts to reduce the incidence of cancer, including public education and health policy advocacy.
- Cancer Advocacy: Efforts to represent and advocate for the interests of people affected by cancer and their families.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer Council Australia
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer Council Australia
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