About The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia - COSA
An annual scientific multidisciplinary meeting discusses in some form the four main pillars of COSA and members of scientists, doctors, nurses and allied health professionals participate with each year a specific cancer type is the main topic.
The four pillars of COSA are:
- Education
- Networks
- Advocacy
- Research
COSA develop many activities for members to engage in for educational purposes such as Clinical Practice Guidelines. COSA regularly submit reports and position statement regarding cancer care policies to the government and other organisations. COSA actively contribute to trial groups and publish submissions and reports related to cancer research working with other disciplines to discuss and develop recommendations for change.