Cancer in the News

 
MOGA promotes the discussion of oncology related news and highlights critical issues affecting clinicians, patients and the wider oncology profession in the media. Here is a selection of recent cancer news items and media releases that will be of interest to clinicians, trainees and patients alike.
 

MOGA in the News:

Cancer Drug Shortages:
In January 2012 MOGA Chairman Associate Professor Gary Richardson has been championing the cause of looming cancer drug shortages highlighting the consequences for patient care and the Australian Government's inadequate response to this worsening problem. He has been quoted in the following articles:
 
Cancer drug shortage - The Age, Benjamin Preiss, 12th January 2012.
This article can be viewed online here and also appeared in the Canberra Times and on the Treatment for Prostate Cancer and Stock and Land websites.
 
Fears over looming drugs shortfall - The Sydney Morning Herald, Benjamin Preiss, 23rd January 2012.
This article can be viewed online here and also appeared in the Brisbane Times and on the InvestSmart website.
  
The Project, Channel 10 - 6pm, 23rd January 2012.
MOGA Chairman A/Prof. Gary Richardson was interviewed live on The Projects regarding this concerning drugs shortage. We are currently sourcing a clip which we will make available as soon as possible.

Recent MOGA Press Releases:

January 2012
Associate Professor Gary Richardson responds to the article 'Costs said to scare off drug manufacturers' which appeared in the Weekend Australian, 14-15th January, 2012.
Click here to view.
 
November 2011
Associate Professor Gary Richardson announced at the new MOGA Chair
Click here to view.
 
September 2011
Dr Mustafa Khasraw announced as the winner of the first Unicorn Foundation Award
Click here to view.
 

Media Enquiries:

For all media enquiries and requests for comment, please contact the MOGA Executive Officer Kay Francis on (02) 92569652 or via kfrancis@moga.org.au