August 2002

Thank you Victoria for Daffodil Day 2002!

The Cancer Council Victoria would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all Victorians for the outstanding contribution to Daffodil Day 2002.

Can an aspirin a day keep bowel cancer away?

We have awarded gastroenterologist and Head of the familial bowel cancer clinic at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Professor Finlay Macrae, a 3-year, $200,000 grant for research.

Cancer Council Chadstone shop supports cancer research

The Cancer Council Victoria has opened a new shop in Chadstone Shopping Centre, the first time it has opened a shop in a suburban shopping centre.

Vitamin D and 'Slip, Slop, Slap'

In fair skinned people, exposure of the face, hands and arms to direct sunlight for 15 minutes 3 times a week allows sufficient Vitamin D to be synthesised in the body.

Change at helm of The Cancer Council Victoria

Professor Robert Burton has resigned as Director of The Cancer Council Victoria to take up work with the UICC. His replacement is Professor David Hill.

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