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Friends of ANZUP
Connect with a community impacted by below the belt cancers and learn from clinical experts
Friends of ANZUP was established to connect people whose lives have been affected by prostate, kidney, bladder, penile and testicular cancer, ie below the belt cancers. If you are seeking more information about any of these cancers, would like to hear from people who have been faced with the same challenges, and if you have questions about clinical trials, what they are and if there is a clinical trial suitable for you – then this program could provide some answers.
Friends of ANZUP aims to provide:
• Information about the benefits of clinical trials and how to access them; • Information about the clinical trials research conducted by ANZUP; • Biannual community magazine ‘A little below the belt’ featuring regular updates and stories from health professionals, researchers, cancer survivors and cancer trial participants; • Invitation to Community Engagement Forum/s; • Practical information and e-news to help those living with below the belt cancers; • Updates from the ANZUP clinical community
And remember, if you are wondering if a clinical trial is the correct treatment pathway then consider each point below:
• Participation in a clinical trial may increase the total number of treatment options available to you – even if you have not yet had all the standard (current) treatment options.
• You could have access to treatment not yet commercially available, which might work better or be safer than current treatment options.
• Making the decision to take part in a clinical trial may make you feel you have more control over your situation and that you are taking a more active role in your treatment.
• Your cancer care team will probably provide more attention and more careful monitoring of your condition and possible side effects of treatment if you take part in a clinical trial. • And importantly, you might help others who have the same cancer type in the future by helping advance cancer research.
It’s only through clinical trials we can improve treatment options and outcomes for over 33,135 Australians diagnosed with “below the belt” cancers each year. By joining our community, you can take control of your treatment, be better informed, hopefully become an advocate for clinical trials and assist us in raising awareness of the benefits of clinical trials research and ultimately help us continue to fight cancer below the belt.
To find out more visit https://anzup.org.au/join-us-
