22/07/2026
更生會參與 AcCE 癌症公平日- 分享華人社區前線經驗 攜手推動癌症公平
2026年7月20日，更生會獲邀出席由澳洲癌症公平中心（Australian Centre for Cancer Equity, AcCE）、Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research、新南威爾士州癌症研究所（Cancer Institute NSW）及西南悉尼地方衛生區（SWSLHD）聯合舉辦的「AcCE Cancer Equity Day（癌症公平日）」。活動於利物浦Ingham Institute舉行，匯集全澳醫療專家、研究學者、患者代表及醫療服務領袖，共同探討如何改善癌症預防、篩查、診斷、治療及照護的公平性，讓不同背景的人士均能獲得適切的癌症服務。
當日講者陣容鼎盛，包括新南威爾士州首席癌症官及新南威爾士州癌症研究所首席執行官 Tracey O’Brien，AM 教授（Professor Tracey O'Brien AM）、Professor Wei Chua、Professor Reema Harrison、Professor Sabe Sabesan、A/Prof Abhijit Pal、A/Prof Kate McBride、A/Prof Tara Roberts、A/Prof Mei Ling Yap、Professor Alex Brown、Professor Kate White 及 Ms Sonia Marshall，分享了有關精準醫療、消費者參與、肺癌篩查、個人化照護、臨床試驗、數碼創新及澳洲癌症公平發展等重要議題。
更生會會長楊迺賢Eric Yeung獲邀以消費者代表身份發表演講，結合自身經歷，以及更生會三十多年來服務癌症患者及家屬的前線經驗，深入剖析多元文化及語言社群（CALD）在癌症旅程中所面對的獨特挑戰。
楊會長指出，在華人社區，癌症至今仍然是一個較為忌諱的話題。由於文化觀念、疾病污名、語言障礙及健康資訊不足，不少患者及家屬未能及早求醫、尋求支援或充分了解治療方案，影響治療成效及生活質素。因此，要真正實現癌症公平，除了完善醫療制度外，更需要與熟悉社區文化及語言的社區機構建立夥伴關係，共同消除求醫障礙。
演講中，楊會長提出「四大倡導（4 As of Advocacy）」的實際方針，包括可接受性（Acceptability）、可獲得性（Availability）、可負擔性（Affordability）及可達到性（Accessibility）。他表示，即使醫療服務存在，若未能切合不同文化背景人士的需要，患者及家屬仍可能因文化信念、語言、家庭狀況或經濟因素，而未能真正受惠。
楊會長強調，即使醫療服務存在，若未能切合不同文化背景人士的需要，患者及家屬仍可能因文化信念、語言、家庭或經濟因素而未能真正受惠。癌症公平的最終目標，是兼顧「四大倡導」，提升患者自主權（Patient Autonomy）與賦權（Empowerment），讓每一位患者及其家人能根據自身情況與價值觀，作出知情且合適的醫療決定。
他分享，建立癌症公平是一個循序漸進的過程。唯有透過溝通（Communication），促進醫療團隊、社區組織與患者之間的連結（Connection），最終建立彼此的信任（Trust），才能真正改善癌症照護體驗，縮窄健康差距，推動癌症公平。
作為服務華人社區的前線癌症支援機構三十多載的公益機構，更生會將繼續與 AcCE、醫療專業機構及社區各界夥伴攜手合作，發揮社區橋樑角色，推動癌症健康教育、提升健康素養，並促進多元文化社區參與癌症預防、治療及臨床研究，共同實現「無人需要單獨面對癌症的困擾」的願景，讓每一位受癌症影響的人士，不論語言、文化或背景，都能獲得公平、優質及以人為本的癌症照護。
更生會是一間非牟利的華人服務機構，由兩位癌症康復者及一位關顧者於1995年在悉尼華埠成立，為癌症病患者及其家人提供資訊與情緒支援服務，務求減輕癌症對他們的衝擊。
更生會癌症基金於2011年成立，宗旨是透過各種籌款活動，確保更生會的服務得以延續，同時建立健全、透明及問責的財務體制。
💚CanRevive Shares the Consumer Voice at AcCE Cancer Equity Day
CanRevive was honoured to participate in AcCE Cancer Equity Day, hosted by the Australian Centre for Cancer Equity (AcCE), the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Cancer Institute NSW and South Western Sydney Local Health District on 20 July 2026.
The event brought together leading researchers, clinicians, consumers and health service leaders. The program featured an outstanding line-up of speakers and panel discussions, including Professor Tracey O'Brien, AM, Prof Wei Chua, A/Prof Abhijit Pal, Prof Reema Harrison, Ms Sonia Marshall, Prof Sabe Sabesan, A/Prof Kate McBride, A/Prof Tara Roberts , A/Prof Mei Ling Yap, Prof Alex Brown and Prof Kate White, shared insights on precision medicine, consumer engagement, personalised care, clinical trials, digital innovation and the future of cancer equity in Australia.
President of CanRevive, Eric Yeung presented the consumer perspective, drawing on his lived experience and more than three decades of supporting people affected by cancer in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. He shared how language, cultural beliefs, stigma and health literacy continue to influence cancer awareness, help-seeking behaviours and treatment decisions.
Reflecting on CanRevive's frontline experience within the Chinese community, Eric noted that cancer remains a taboo topic for some people, creating barriers to open discussion, early diagnosis and timely access to care. He emphasised that achieving cancer equity requires not only improvements within the healthcare system, but also strong partnerships with trusted community organisations that understand the cultural and linguistic needs of the communities they serve.
Eric introduced the 4 As of Advocacy: Acceptability, Availability, Affordability and Accessibility. He highlighted that healthcare services and support can only achieve their full impact when they are not only available, but also culturally acceptable, financially attainable and genuinely accessible to every community.
He concluded by reminding delegates that cancer equity is a shared responsibility. It begins with meaningful communication, develops through stronger connections, and is sustained by trust. These three elements are essential to empowering people affected by cancer to make informed decisions and to ensuring equitable, person-centred care.
CanRevive looks forward to continuing its collaboration with AcCE and partners across the health sector to advance cancer equity and improve outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
South Western Sydney Local Health District
Cancer Institute NSW
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