The Australian Cancer Network--a strategy to improve cancer health outcomes.

Cancer control in Australia has become a major social priority because of the increasing impact of cancer on providers and users of health care. In recognition of this situation there is now an increased response by government agencies, nongovernment organisations, health planners, and the community at large to focus on cancer as part of a National Health Goals and Targets Strategy for better health outcomes in the next century. The following paper explores how the Australian Cancer Network effectively contributes to a national cancer control strategy.