OPACC and MDS Partnership Announcement
OPACC has formed a strategic partnership with Million Dollar Smiles (MDS), allowing them to come under the operational umbrella of OPACC....
Sep 3, 2013
2013 OPACC Annual General Meeting announcement
OPACC invites our members to join us at our Annual General Meeting and learn how we are making a difference! We will present our...
Aug 29, 2013
Childhood cancer is linked to increased stroke risk
Survivors of childhood leukemia and brain tumors are more likely to have a stroke in later life. Read more here:...
Aug 13, 2013
Breakthrough ‘shrinks’ childhood tumours
Cancer Research UK and the University of Southampton have unveiled a therapy for neuroblastoma, an aggressive cancer of the nervous...
Aug 13, 2013
Genetic birth defects may lead to childhood cancer
Children born with genetic birth defects like Down's syndrome are at an increased risk of developing childhood cancer, says a study. Read...
Aug 13, 2013
Family members of children with cancer may also be at risk
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, one of the first questions the parents ask is "Will my other children get cancer?" A new study...
Aug 9, 2013
Green tea extract has anti-cancer potential
A green-tea extract could help destroy deadly childhood cancers that are resistant to traditional chemotherapy, ground-breaking NSW...
Aug 5, 2013
Childhood Cancer Advocacy and Direction: The Tail Wagging the Dog
Lately, I have wondered whether or not the childhood cancer community is on the right track overall. By this, I mean, is the direction of...
Aug 5, 2013
Increased cancer risk to children born to women with fertility issues
Children born to women with fertility problems have a significantly increased risk of cancer, according to the largest study of its kind....
Jul 30, 2013
Childhood cancer survivors at risk
Women who received chest radiation to treat a childhood cancer ought to have an annual mammogram, because they are at increased risk of...
Jul 30, 2013