Evidence review to inform development of the National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control

Project Details

Each year, >160,000 adults and >1,800 children or young adults are diagnosed with cancer in Australia. The goal of this project is explore aspects of the cancer control continuum including prevention and early detection; presentation, initial investigation and referral; diagnosis, staging and planning; treatments, clinical trials and outcomes; care after initial treatment; managing refractory, relapses or progressive disease, palliative care and end of life. The project aims to explore the economic costs of cancer genomics to health systems and consumers and map the evidence on the Health Economics of Cancer Genomics through a Systematic review.

Project Duration

2023-2024

Researchers

• A/Prof Ilias Goranitis (Project Lead)
• Mackenzie Bourke

Funding

Cancer Australia