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
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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