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Former Chief Medical Officer appointed to Board

Sep 10 2020

Former Chief Medical Officer of Australia, Professor Chris Baggoley AO, is appointed to the Avner Foundation board of directors

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National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap updates

Sep 02 2020

Avner Foundation provides progressive updates on the development of the National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap, announced at a historic event at Parliament House and officially launched by Cancer Australia on 9 July.

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Play in Purple for pancreatic cancer

Jul 28 2020

The #PlayinPurple 2020 campaign aims to turn sporting fields purple across Australia and get as many sporting clubs and codes across Australia to wear purple socks for one weekend in September to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer.

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Latest AIHW report confirms pancreatic cancer on the rise

Jun 04 2020

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report confirming pancreatic cancer is now projected to become the third most common cancer killer in Australia in 2020.

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