Brumby Government Invests $9.7 Million For Cancer Research
A Victorian research consortium will continue its world-class work into breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment thanks to a $9.7 million funding boost from the Brumby Labor Government.
Visiting the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre today, Health Minister Daniel Andrews announced six vital research projects from the Victorian Breast Cancer Research Consortium (VBCRC) that will share in the $9.7 million grant allocation.
“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to increase cancer survival rates by 10 per cent by 2015 and save 2000 Victorian lives,” Mr Andrews said.
“Cancer affects one in three Victorians, and with about 70 Victorians diagnosed with cancer each day, most families know someone who has been touched by the disease.
“This $9.7 million boost for research will help the VBCRC, a consortium of eight Melbourne medical research institutes and the Cancer Council, to conduct important research on breast cancer with the aim of finding a cure and reducing the burden of the disease on women.”
Mr Andrews said the successful projects to receive funding focus on the areas of breast cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
Research projects receiving funding will investigate:
- The identification of genes involved in the predisposition and progression of breast cancer;
- The better use of genetic testing to reduce breast cancer deaths;
- The development and testing of new therapeutics for the treatment of breast cancer;
- Translating breast cancer stem cell research to a biomarker and drug discovery program;
- Oestrogens and breast cancer; and
- Key genes that determine mammographic density.
Mr Andrews said more than 3000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The five-year survival rate from breast cancer has increased from 74 per cent in 1990 to 87 per cent in 2004, as a result of early detection and improved treatment.
“We launched our $150 million Cancer Action Plan last December, which is investing in innovative research, prevention and treatment strategies to improve care and save lives,” he said.
“Cancer is a high priority for the Victorian Government, and we are committed to providing the most compassionate and best support to patients and their families at every point of their cancer journey.”
Mr Andrews also launched a new TV ad highlighting the important work of the $150 million Victorian Cancer Action Plan and informing Victorians on how to get help with their cancer fight.
“These new advertisements encourage people to reduce their risk of cancer and tell them how to do it,” he said.
The advertisements will begin airing tonight.
Topics: Australia, Brumby Government, cancer, cancer prevention, diagnosis, Economy, Governance, grant allocation, health care, treatment, Victoria
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