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Cancer Council Update Series
The campaign consisted of a series of five public lectures, each focusing on a different cancer-related issue, plus fact-sheets in The West Australian newspaper and other media coverage of important cancer information. Each of the public lectures were presented by world leading cancer specialists at the State Library Theatre WA in the Alexander Library Building, Northbridge. The series began on Monday 21 July and ran for five weeks, with the final lecture on Monday 18 August. If you would like to hear the lectures, simply download a podcast here. Alternatively, a CD of the lecture can be obtained from The Cancer Council WA. Slides from each lecture are also available below. This year’s speakers and topics were: Monday July 21Why blokes get cancer, and how they can avoid it Why blokes get cancer and how they can avoid it discussed the main types of cancer that affect men, what men can do to reduce their chances of developing cancer and the importance of finding cancer early.
Monday July 28Updates in the management of Glioma patients. Updates in the management of Glioma patients discussed adult brain cancer (Glioma), what we know about early detection and treatment of this cancer, and recent advances and ongoing research in this area.
Monday August 4Blood cancers – beyond chemotherapy Blood cancers – beyond chemotherapy discussed the current state of play in leukaemia and lymphoma treatment and management, and the increasing incidence of these diseases and why this might be happening.
Monday August 11How new medical imaging technology is increasing radiation exposure - should we be concerned? How new medical imaging technology is increasing radiation exposure - should we be concerned? discussed new medical imaging techniques, the levels of radiation people are being exposed to during these procedures and put the benefits and risks in context.
Monday August 18'Why didn't you tell me?" - improving communication in the cancer setting 'Why didn't you tell me?" - improving communication in the cancer setting focused on the importance of good communication between cancer professionals and their patients to help decision-making and relieve distress, and discussed new initiatives improving doctor-patient communication skills.
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We have been proud to support the 2008 Cancer Council Update Series - an annual public information campaign that delivers the latest cancer information and research to the community. 
