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Tea up your friends in May

Friday 5 March 2010
Help tip the balance in the fight against cancer by taking part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this May.

Latest News

Farmers targeted for skin cancer prevention as UV levels still high in Victoria

Tuesday 16 March 2010
With UV levels remaining high enough across Victoria to cause sunburn in as little as 16 minutes, SunSmart is running the skin cancer prevention and early detection campaign, Take care of your farm's most important asset - you.

New National alliance formed to reduce harm from alcohol

Monday 15 March 2010
Comprising an initial 26 major organisations with a focus on public health and alcohol, the National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA) will focus on reducing alcohol problems in the community.

Cancer Council Victoria Director announces retirement

Friday 12 March 2010
Professor David Hill, AO - an internationally respected behavioural scientist who was the founding Director of our Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) - has announced he will be retiring in early 2011.

Nanoparticles & sunscreen

Friday 12 March 2010
Nanotechnology has been used in sunscreens for many years. To date, our assessment, drawing on the best available evidence, is that nanoparticulates used in sunscreens do not pose a risk.

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 eating an ashtray full of cigarettes.

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