Background to The Brain Cancer Group
Background to The Brain Cancer Group
Established on the Royal North Shore Hospital campus in Sydney, Australia in the year 2000 by neuro-surgeons Dr Raymond Cook and Dr Michael Biggs, The Brain Cancer Group has grown to be a major collaborator in research, education and supportive care for people and carers affected by brain tumours.
While passionate about improving the care and outcomes for their patients with brain cancer, it was clear to the doctors that this was not enough. These patients stood largely alone in a community that focused much of its fundraising and awareness on other more common cancer types. They recognised the need for a highly focused community group, consisting of like-minded individuals of different medical and business backgrounds, who would dedicate their time and expertise pro bono, specifically to brain tumour research, education and patient and carer support. This group became our Board of Directors.
Through research, education and support, The Brain Cancer Group is committed to improved outcomes for brain cancer patients. Established in Our focus on brain cancer combined with the synergy arising from medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, researchers, nurses, patients and carers all working together for a common goal – improved outcomes for brain cancer patients.
A key feature is the operational focus on directing clinical expertise to shape and deliver meaningful programs. Being co-located on the North Shore Campus with both a centralised Sydney University affiliated hospital, private hospital / clinics and a research institute (Kolling Institute), enables partnering of researchers with clinicians, the ideal environment for research and clinical trials.
Our tag line, Care2Cure, was chosen to reflect our commitment to the 3 Pillars of Research, Education and Support.
Care is our core, cure is our goal