I was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma two weeks before my 36th birthday and yes I was in shock… In some ways, I am still am. Everything you are told when you hear the word cancer is true. You only retain 10% of the information that is being thrown at you at a rapid pace. After … Continued

Three years ago, Vision Super looked at their insurance claims data – 25% of their insurance claims were cancer-related and sadly 46% of Vision Super members’ deaths were due to cancer. Vision Super decided they needed to do more to help prevent the devastation this creates for their members and families, as well as the … Continued

Tumour DNA provides clearer genetic profiles of lymphoid malignancy Analysing tumour DNA in addition to biopsies could give clinicians a more nuanced view of a patient’s disease progression and could potentially impact treatment direction, an expert has told HAA delegates. Speaking at the HAA 2017 scientific meeting in Sydney this week Dr. Piers Blombery, medical lead … Continued

As a Snowdome supporter, we wanted to inform you of a momentous occasion for the Snowdome Foundation. Yesterday marked the launch of the Christine and Bruce Wilson Centre for Lymphoma Genomics at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. This launch was a significant milestone in Snowdome’s history as it has seen us grant our largest ever … Continued

Tuesday, 17 October 2017 Joint Press Release – Generous donation focused on genetic testing brings fresh hope to Australian blood cancer patients Australia cements position as world leader in fight against blood cancer With the support from a very personal pledge of $5.5 million, an unprecedented number of Australian lymphoma patients will now have access … Continued

Genomics Q&A with Professor Miles Prince Since 2014, Snowdome has funded cutting-edge research into genomics and supported the incredible advancements in genomic profiling of various blood cancers. This often life-changing service is particularly useful for patients who don’t respond well to standard therapy, as it can identify other treatments that may work for them. Professor Miles Prince recently participated … Continued

Having the ‘will’ to make a difference Research has found that nearly one-third of Australians hope to leave a gift to charity but only 7.5 percent follow through with it.  Support groups, sports clubs or the local gallery where so many productive, fun-filled days are spent are not often considered. Longtime Snowdome stakeholders are loyal … Continued

New addition to the Snowdome Foundation Executive team In recent months, we have welcomed a new member to our Executive team. As Communications Manager, Camilla (Millie) Inman, will be responsible for conveying Snowdome’s external messages.  With a degree in Communications and Design, Millie has a strong background in Communications/Marketing and has worked with Mamamia and Network … Continued

‘WOGS AT WORK’ Who remembers Acropolis Now? It was the first Australian TV comedy to highlight non-Anglo Saxon migrants, portrayed by non-Anglo Saxon actors. How about the hit film ‘Wog Boy’, well-known stage show ‘Wogs Out of Work’ or the famous ‘Wog’ himself Nick Giannopoulos?  Written by Nick Giannopoulos, ‘Wogs Out of Work’ debuted in … Continued