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PALLIATIVE CARE RESEARCH

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Research that provides evidence based integration of Early Palliative Care

 

Enhancing quality of life for patients

experiencing advanced cancer and their families 

WHAT'S NEW? 

 

Check our Palliative Nexus Research Highlights 2025 

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​New web-based pathways, clinical guidance and patient tools for timely pain management and early palliative care in pancreatic cancer — developed by Palliative Nexus and partners under Cancer Australia’s National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap. Now live on the Pancare website →

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Release Celebrating 20 Years of WCMICS including Prof Jennifer Philip's instrumental contribution in advancing culturally safe cancer care. See the recording here →

UPCOMING PAL-SPECTIVES
End of Year Panel

Prof Grant McArthur
Prof Meer Agar
Samantha Chandler

Advocacy in Palliative Care

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Core Areas of Research

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SERVICE MODELS

​Designing and evaluating comprehensive service frameworks like Care Plus for early palliative intervention in advanced cancer and expanding these models to support patients with conditions beyond cancer.

Walking on Pink Water

INNOVATION IN PC

​Developing and testing novel approaches to personalize care delivery, including digital health tools, telehealth solutions, and integrated care models that respond to individual patient needs and preferences.

CLINICAL TRIALS

​Expanding access to clinical trials in palliative care settings, with special focus on symptom management, quality of life measurement, and interdisciplinary approaches to comprehensive care.

Woman Browsing Books

EVOLVING COMMUNITIES

​​Engaging diverse community voices in our research, developing culturally responsive approaches, and partnering with First Nations communities to ensure inclusive and equitable palliative care delivery.

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