Federal government announces $30 million to fight endometriosis and ovarian cancer

Federal government announces $30 million to fight endometriosis and ovarian cancer

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The federal government has announced $30 million will be directed to the fight against endometriosis and ovarian cancer.

The announcement is part of a new National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 that will focus on improving women’s health in multiple areas.

“The women’s health strategy for 2020-2030 includes recommendations for action by
governments, health professionals and women themselves. It recognises that there is no
“average” woman and is inclusive of sexuality and gender identities,” said Health Minister Greg Hunt.

Over $10 million of the commitment will go towards funding research into accurate detection and treatment of endometriosis, as well as raising awareness of the condition among clinicians.

It is estimated 1 in 10 women and 700,000 Australian women suffer from endometriosis, a debilitating condition that causes inflammation and intense pain.

From the funding, $9 million will be allocated to endometriosis research to improve detection, treatment and understanding of the often misunderstood condition.

$1.06 million will be used to develop a digital health platform for endometriosis research and support. The platform will enable a ‘one-stop shop’ for endometriosis
information and resources. It will also be used a treatment tool to refine effective treatments based on patient feedback and be a vehicle for collaborative research.

The not-for-profit EndoActive will receive $160,000. The organisation shares free endometriosis awareness videos with medical professionals and patients.

 

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CEEEEE- LE-BRATE GOOD TIMES COME ON!!! 🥂🍾 ❤️$10 MILLION FOR #endo AND ❤️$20 MILLION FOR #ovariancancer ! OMFG YOU GUYS we are buzzingggg!!!! Today is an EPIC day for #womenshealth, EndoActivists and what a bright day for Australian women. 👏🏽👯‍♀️ Today is a moment. In. History. 👊🏽 Tell ALL the #women and men in your life and CELEBRATE 💥this major recognition of two debilitating conditions that just a short time ago received little to no public recognition. Times are changing, EndoActivists and ALL OF US have been instrumental in making a hell of a lot of noise on behalf of women everywhere. 🎉 This funding is part of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 – already allocated and not an election promise. Minister for Health @greghuntmp will be announcing this today. Thank you Minister Hunt! 😁 Here’s the breakdown for what #endo will receive, according to this article. 💥$9 million to fund research into accurate detection and treatment of endometriosis, as well as addressing the lack of understanding among clinicians that has resulted in delays in diagnosis and poor clinical care for patients. 💥$1.06 million will go towards a “one-stop-shop” digital health platform for endometriosis research and support, developed by the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide – that will tap into patient feedback and promote research collaboration. 💥$160,000 (additional) for EndoActive to make its endometriosis awareness videos FREE to medical professionals and patients. 💥$20 million for ovarian cancer Read the full article in today’s @sydneymorningherald by Kate Aubusson. CRACK THE BUBBLES OPEN, ERRBODY!!!!!!!🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂🍾🥂💕💃🏼💃🏼 All our love, Syl and Lesley Freedman ❤️😍😘 #auspol #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endo https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/government-commits-30m-in-fight-against-endometriosis-and-ovarian-cancer-20190408-p51c2c.html

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$20 million will be awarded to ovarian cancer prevention, detection and treatments.

Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis, with only 43 of every 100 women diagnosed still alive five years after their diagnosis.

The funding will support ovarian cancer research under the Medical Research Future Fund. Early detection and finding a cure will be prioritised.

In addition to ovarian cancer and endometriosis, the new National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 will provide funding to other areas of women’s health such as reducing stillbirth rates, pre and post natal depression and eating disorder treatments.

“I want to thank the women from all walks of life, doctors, policy makers and others who took part in the consultations to draft the strategy,” said Hunt.

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