SAiGENCI Cancer Research
SAiGENCI Cancer Research
100% of your gift will support leading-edge cancer research, which will lead to better outcomes for patients with cancer, and their families.
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Glenda's story
Having never smoked, Glenda was shocked at her diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer at 57.
About SAiGENCI
SAiGENCI Director, Professor Christopher Sweeney and Associate Professor Luciano Martelotto with the centre's state-of-the-art equipment. Picture: Russell Millard/The Advertiser
SAiGENCI is an independent cancer-focused medical research institute located in South Australia; focusing on cancer research and clinical trials, which will include new cutting-edge technologies in immunotherapies and genomics.
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From Biobank to breakthroughs
The Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF) has made a transformative impact on paediatric brain cancer research by donating $600,000 to a team at the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).
Paediatric brain cancer is the most common solid tumour in children and the leading cause of disease-related death among Australian kids.
Movember and SAiGENCI partner on landmark database to drive improvements in prostate cancer care
Movember, the leading global men’s health charity, has partnered with the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) to create a transformative database that will help researchers develop strategies for clinicians to personalise decisions about prostate cancer care.
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Glenda has defied incredible odds, thriving well beyond the two years she was told she had to live.
More research is urgently needed to improve survival rates and give patients like Glenda a fighting chance.
"I’m grateful for the time research has given me – time to see my grandchildren grow, to spend precious moments with loved ones, and to keep doing the things I love. With continued investment, we can improve early detection, expand life-saving treatments, and maybe one day, prevent cancer entirely."Glenda
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Jed's story
Jed was 17 and in year 12 when he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour – changing his life in an instant.
Nick’s story
“Why me?” were some of Nick’s first thoughts when he was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer at 45.
Linda's story
Linda was 28-weeks pregnant with her second son when she noticed a small lump in her breast.
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Why I give
Richard Dopheide with his bicycles and his Italian greyhound Aria
Richard Dopheide’s younger brother was only 65 years old when his life was taken by cancer. This tragedy was the motivating force behind Richard’s decision to repair and sell bicycles to raise funds for cancer research.
"I hope that SAiGENCI cancer research will uncover new treatments and solutions for men suffering from prostate cancer. If I can stop even one person going through the loss that I went through, my mission is done."Richard