Ian Olver
Ian was appointed Cancer Council Australia CEO in May 2006. He is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Sydney and Honorary Associate, Department of Medical Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He currently serves on the Australian Health Ethics Committee and the Board of Cancer Australia and chairs the Board of the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre. Professor Olver has published over 180 articles in journals, written two books and 16 book chapters. In 2008 he was awarded the Cancer Achievement Award by the Medical Oncology Group of Australia.
Articles by Ian Olver
No cure but cancer is no longer a death sentence
Today is World Cancer Day. This year’s theme is “Cancer Myths – Did you know?”, so it’s timely for me…... Read more
Finding the cancer at the bottom of the pile
Big winners from last night’s budget include Australians aged 50 and over at risk of bowel cancer – who until…... Read more
Stop giving men a bum steer on prostate cancer
“Raising awareness” is a catchcry for cancer events. Prostate cancer awareness is complicated like no other cancer by the mixed…... Read more
Complementary cancer therapies: Not an alternative
The controversies that have arisen between complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) and conventional medical practice may come from a difference…... Read more
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Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
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