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World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) aims to raise awareness of the crucial role radiation therapy play in treating cancer and to advocate for improved global access to this life-saving treatment.

Register for the 2025 Targeting Cancer Fun Run in Melbourne! Support radiation therapy, connect with the community, and raise awareness for cancer care and research.

Learn how TROG Cancer Research radiation oncology clinical trials in Australia and New Zealand offer new treatment options, improved outcomes, and hope for cancer patients.

Cancer care is advancing rapidly, and progress relies on collaboration between surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, and research teams. The ORNATE Study (Optimising Radiotherapy after Neoadjuvant Therapy), led by Breast Cancer Trials, represents a new step in understanding radiation therapy use for breast cancer patients.

In the lead up to World Radiotherapy Awareness Day on 7 September 2025, Targeting Cancer is taking the opportunity to de-bunk several common myths surrounding radiation therapy.

SABR is changing the way early-stage lung cancer is treated, particularly for people who aren’t suitable for surgery due to age or other health conditions. Unlike traditional radiotherapy courses that may last several weeks, SABR is typically delivered in just one to five sessions. It’s safe, effective, and in many cases, curative.

We all know that radiotherapy (or radiation therapy) is vital for curing cancer, alleviating symptoms, and improving quality of life.

The Targeting Cancer Fun Run is back and better than ever at the 2025 RANZCR Annual Scientific Meeting! Registration is

In cancer care, patient empowerment and person-centred care plays a pivotal role in achieving better outcomes. Empowered patients are more informed, engaged, and proactive in their treatment decisions, enabling a collaborative relationship with healthcare providers.

A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, not only for the patient but also for their family and friends. Uncertainty about treatment options, complex medical terms, and decisions that need to be made can add to the emotional toll.