What are the benefits of targeted treatments for cancer?
More effective treatment
Fewer side effects
Potentially extend life
Maintain quality of life
Patient Advocacy Groups
Rare Cancers Australia

Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) provides support and advocacy for patients wishing to participate in Omico programs. If you or your family need advice or help, a place to learn or simply someone to listen, RCA can help.
Canteen

If you are aged from 12 to 25 and your world has been turned upside down by cancer, Canteen provides support as well as someone to talk to.
Ovarian Cancer Australia

Providing personalised and specialised care to anyone in Australia facing the impacts of ovarian cancer.
Pancare Foundation

The Pancare Foundation are a leading charity committed to inspiring hope, raising awareness, supporting families and funding research for upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.
Cooper Rice-Brading Foundation (CRBF)

The aim of CRBF is to fund clinical research to find a cure for sarcoma, while raising awareness of sarcoma in the greater community in an effort to promote early diagnosis, and to provide support for sarcoma patients and their families.
Peace of Mind Foundation

Peace of Mind brings support, here and now and is the only organisation of its kind in Australia to help brain cancer patients with one on one personal support.
Liver Foundation

Liver Foundation supports patients and loved ones as you navigate life with liver and biliary cancer. Liver Foundation’s support line is staffed by friendly nurses who are experts in primary liver cancer, biliary cancer and underlying liver disease.
Australian Rare Cancer Portal

The Australian Rare Cancer (ARC) Portal is an online referral service that aims to improve outcomes and access to research for Australians diagnosed with rare cancer. Working together with your cancer specialist, the ARC Portal offers expert clinical advice, particularly for Australians who live far away from major metropolitan centres where cancer centres may not be available.
Melanoma Patients Australia

Melanoma Patients Australia is an independent, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing FREE access to specialist and lived experience support for all Australians affected by Melanoma.
Inherited Cancers Australia

Inherited Cancers Australia is the only national charity dedicated to reducing the impact of inherited cancer risk across generations. They empower individuals with the information and support they need to understand and manage their risk. Through a connected and supportive community, they provide a safe space for people to share their lived experiences, alongside free access to genetic counselling, peer support, expert-led education, and medically reviewed resources.
ALK Positive Australia

ALK Positive Australia supports Australians diagnosed with ALK positive lung cancer through accurate information, patient support and community connection. They also advocate for timely access to treatment and fund research to drive better outcomes for patients.
The number and effectiveness of new targeted treatments is expected to continue to increase.
Diagnosis of an advanced, incurable, or earlier diagnosis of a poor prognosis cancer
Referred to the program by your oncologist
