Omico is changing the way we fight cancer through increasing access to precision oncology.

Learn how by downloading the patient information booklet and reading the information below. 

What is comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP)?

Cancer can be as unique as an individual fingerprint. CGP makes it possible to identify your cancer’s “fingerprint” – that is, the specific genetic features that make up your tumour and what is driving it to grow. Knowing this information can help your oncologist find treatment options that target your specific cancer’s features.

What are the benefits of targeted treatments for cancer?

More effective treatment

Fewer side effects

Potentially extend life

Maintain quality of life

Clinical trials are essential for faster access to new, targeted treatments

Early clinical trials of new targeted treatments can deliver better patient outcomes, thanks to the advances in precision oncology.

Targeted treatments can be six times more effective than older chemotherapies
Today, 1 in 3 patients benefit from new drugs compared to 1 in 20 twenty years ago
The number and effectiveness of new targeted treatments is expected to continue to increase.

Meet the people that matched to targeted treatments

We can tell you CGP can help, but it’s more powerful to hear from those who have lived it. Meet some of the Australians who were matched to personalised treatments through Omico.

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Meet Jason, 58, Mansfield.

“We accepted the diagnosis, but we weren’t going to accept that it was going to somehow manage our life…”

Jason is a father and grandfather. He lives with his wife, Vanessa. He was diagnosed with advanced terminal stage 4 esophageal cancer in 2024.

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Meet Marina, 60, Geelong.

“It’s all about my body, and it’s about connecting all the dots together to find the best treatment for me…”

Marina was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013.

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Meet Caitlin, 48, Sydney.

“That was a game changer for me. And that’s when I really …realised the importance of genetic testing…”

Caitlin is a clinical scientist and patient advocate. She lives in Sydney with her husband and two daughters. She was diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell ovarian cancer in 2017. 

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Meet Beth, 65, Sydney

“It’s about having that specific information… and getting the right treatment for me, for my cancer.”

Beth is retired oncology nurse. She lives with her husband and they have three adult children. She was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (an advanced bile duct cancer) in 2022.

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Meet Heidi, 41, Sydney

“When I started the Omico trial, we did tumour markers and scans. And by the next scan, my tumour markers actually had dropped.”

Heidi was a hairdresser before her diagnosis. She lives with her husband and three sons (aged 20, 18, 16). She was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2021.

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Meet Emily, 32, Melbourne

“The outcomes of the genomic profiling for me, frankly, have been life changing…without it, I wouldn’t be here.”  

Emily has taken leave from her work while managing treatment. She lives with her husband and two dogs. She was diagnosed with NUT Midline Carcinoma (a rare cancer in the sinus & skull bone) in 2019.

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Meet Matthew, 34, Newcastle

“Genomic profiling has given me back my life. You know, it is that data driven approach that has given me a treatment plan. I am not limited now. My life is not governed by what my next treatment plan is.”

Matthew works full-time as an engineer. He lives with his wife and they have just recently welcomed their first child. He was diagnosed with angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma (a rare cancer located in his spine) in 2017.

Am I eligible to participate in the Cancer Screening Program?

The Cancer Screening Program (CaSP) is our program that provides access to free CGP of a patient’s cancer and then identifies any potential treatments that precisely target what is driving the cancer to grow.

To participate in CaSP:

16 years or older
Diagnosis of an advanced, incurable, or earlier diagnosis of a poor prognosis cancer
Referred to the program by your oncologist

 

 

Your oncologist will need to determine your eligibility for a referral to CaSP (Cancer Screening Program). Learn more about CaSP by downloading the patient information booklet.

How CaSP works:

Read about the entire CaSP process by downloading the patient booklet here.

Explore more

Learning about precision oncology can feel overwhelming. These resources can help you better understand precision oncology – genomic profiling, treatment matching and the role of clinical trials – so you can have informed conversations with your healthcare team.

🎧 Precision Oncology Podcast Series
Listen to our eight-part podcast series featuring leading experts, patients and advocates discussing precision oncology, genomic testing, clinical trials and what they may mean for people living with cancer.
[Listen to the podcast series]

💻 Webinar for Patients and Families
Watch our latest patient webinar to hear from experts and patient advocates about precision oncology, treatment options and navigating your cancer care journey.
[Watch the webinar]

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.

Visit the RCA website

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.

Click here to visit the Canteen website

Ovarian Cancer Australia


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

Click you to visit the Ovarian Cancer website

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.

Click here to visit the Pancare Foundation website

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.

Click here to visit the CRBF website

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.

Click here to visit the Peace of Mind Foundation website

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.

Click here to visit the Liver Foundation website

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.

Click here to visit the Australian Rare Cancer Portal website

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.

Click here to visit the Melanoma Patients Australia website

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.

Click here to visit the Inherited Cancers Australia website

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.

Click here to visit the ALK Positive Australia website

Australians we
have matched

37,311 People referred to Omico programs
17,654 Participants with a treatment recommendation, of the 24,984 who have had CGP to date (70.7%)

If you have an advanced, incurable or poor-prognosis cancer, ask your oncologist whether free comprehensive genomic profiling through Omico may be right for you.

Download patient booklet