A comparative study: Patterns of Care, Comorbidities and Quality of Life of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people with lung, head & neck, breast or gynaecological cancers [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Patricia Valery (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Srinivas Kondalsamy Chennakesavan ,  Dr Michael Fay ,  Prof Gail Garvey ,  Prof Jennifer Martin
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Brief description Indigenous people with cancer have higher mortality rates and poorer survival than other Australians. Cancer treatment is complex, involves many therapies; there are many opportunities for someone to become �lost� in the system, causing unnecessary morbidity and personal distress. This study will compare the treatment and management of Indigenous cancer patients against �best practice� guidelines with the aim of identifying factors that are modifiable (i.e. health services, treatment patterns).

Funding Amount $AUD 691,814.42

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant