Members of the committee

Abbreviations

Recommendations

Chapter 1 - Introduction

• Referral and conduct of the inquiry
• Structure and scope of this report
• Definitions
• A note on the NHMRC funding model
• Recent funding announcements
• Acknowledgements
• Notes on references

Chapter 2 - Funding for research into low survival rate cancers

• Cancer research
• Sources of funding
• The TGA, PBAC and PBS
• Current funding for LSR cancers
• Committee view

Chapter 3 - Clinical trials for people with low survival rate cancers

• Barriers to accessing trials
• Clinical trials and regulatory issues

Chapter 4 - Paediatric and youth cancers

• The personal impact of childhood and youth cancers
• LSR cancers most commonly affecting children and young people
• Unique challenges and issues
• Committee view

Chapter 5 - Increasing survival rates for people with low survival rate cancers

• Early detection and diagnosis
• Data
• Genomic medicine and biomarkers
• Access to medicines
• Care and support services for patients and families
• A national strategy for people with low survival rate cancers

Appendix 1

• Submissions and additional information
• Tabled documents
• Answers to questions on notice
• Additional information
• Correspondence

Appendix 2 - Public hearings and witnesses