The fourth national Cancer Survivorship Conference was held at Rydges World Square, NSW.

Following three successful events in Adelaide, we listened to your feedback and hosted the 2019 conference in Sydney, on 28-29 March 2019 at the Rydges World Square. The move gave us an opportunity for a change of perspective and a chance to bring the meeting closer to some of you!

The fruitful partnership between the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer and COSA ensured this national conference reflected the latest developments in research and care relating to cancer survivorship.

In 2019 we hoped to be thought provoking and a bit provocative as well! That’s why we focused on the theme of “Future of cancer survivorship: Evolution or revolution?” The last 20 years have witnessed a significant evolution of the field of survivorship. But is it enough? Are there aspects where a revolution is in the making? We recognise of course that revolutions are not usually designed –they are often spontaneous, arising in response to pressing, challenges that cannot be solved in a traditional way –but aren’t these just the challenges that cancer survivors grapple with?