Model Radiation Therapy Machines: A Call To Action! This is a newly created model of a Radiation Therapy machine or LINAC âąïž designed and built at my request by Connor Brennan, a young man in Adelaide. Connorâs Nana and I were both successfully treated for the same type of Head and Neck Cancer on a …
The VCCC Alliance is a powerful partnership between 10 leading research, academic and clinical institutions working together in Victoria to expedite and amplify leading-edge cancer research, knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer. Julie was a presenter at the VCCC Head and Neck Cancer Symposium 2021 â Intimacy and Sexual Health, held on Tuesday …
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Targeting Cancer, May 2022 We are delighted to launch a video during the National Reconciliation Week 2022 (27 May â 3 June). This video presents our Targeting Cancer Campaign Ambassador Julie McCrossin AM in conversation with Lynn Thorne, an Aboriginal Cancer Health Practitioner in Adelaide to help you understand the issues and inequality in accessing …
This week Life Matters on ABC Radio National is celebrating their 30th Birthday. The program is celebrating by asking former presenters to share memorable moments from their time on the show. This is Julieâs birthday message to celebrate her time on-air from 2000 to 2005, initially co-hosting with Geraldine Doogue for three years and then …
Personally I think there are arguments for and against both locations. For children and families, as marchers and viewers, I think the SCG has big advantages. The capacity to include music, performance & light shows into the Mardi Gras experience is massively better at the SCG. For older people like myself, it is heaps better …
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Who we are We are a group of SCEGGS Alumni who are opposed to the Religious Discrimination Bill that is currently being discussed in the Australian Parliament. We believe it is important for community members to speak out against this divisive and discriminatory Bill. We are proud to be graduates of a school that welcomes …
The recent publicity about a Queensland schoolâs enrolment contract sent to parents reopened a deep personal wound in my heart. As reported in the media, the school asked parents to sign a statement that states âhomosexual actsâ are immoral, listing them along with bestiality, incest and paedophilia as âoffensive to Godâ. As I write, I …
The quality of care provided to care to cancer survivors will be the burning issue at the first of Flinders Universityâs Fearless Conversations, which returns for 2022. Lynn Cameron, The Advertiser, 1 February 2022 Julie McCrossin has survived cancer â but her struggles didnât end when the treatment stopped. After beating stage four oropharyngeal cancer …
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Head and neck cancers are among the most commonly diagnosed in Australia. They’re also some of the most beatable, but all too often drastic treatment, like the removal of parts of the tongue, jaw and throat lead to permanent disability for the survivor. A support group is calling on the Federal Government to help fund …
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After the wonderful enthusiasm and participation of over 60 people from across Australia, we are excited to officially launch Deck the Halls performed by Australia’s first-ever Head and Neck Cancer Virtual Choir. We were thrilled that so many people from across the head and neck community joined us to help Raise the Voices of people living with Head and Neck …