The Survivorship and Quality of Life Research Program undertakes epidemiological and psychosocial research to improve health outcomes for people diagnosed with cancer, their carers and the broader community.  This includes assessing patterns of cancer care and patient and carer needs and outcomes; developing and trialling innovative psychosocial and lifestyle interventions for people affected by cancer; and developing and trialling interventions to reduce cancer risk and chronic disease.

Program Leader: A/Prof Anna Hawkes

Survivorship and Quality of Life Research Projects

CanChange: development and piloting of a colorectal cancer rehabilitation program

Indigenous Cancer Control Program

Colorectal Cancer and Quality of Life

ProActive Heart: a chronic disease secondary prevention/rehabilitation program

The supportive care needs and adjustment concerns of adults with brain tumours and their carers

Changing Gears – A peer support adventure for young breast cancer survivors

The experience of gynaecological cancer survivors: Supportive care needs and use