August 2007

Teen diet and exercise survey gives cause for concern

A significant proportion of students fall short of current, national dietary and physical activity recommendations for teenagers.

Don’t be burnt – get SunSmart for Spring

With UV levels already reaching a level that can cause skin damage and lead to skin cancer, Victorians are being warned not to leave their sun protection until Summer.

Why solariums must be regulated

Few stories are as compelling nor as heartfelt as Clare Oliver’s. At the young age of 25, Clare has melanoma and struggled to celebrate her 26th birthday.

OPC calls for government regulation of food marketing to children

The Obesity Policy Coalition has condemned the Advertising Standards Bureau's dismissal of a complaint against food advertisements featuring cartoon Ogre Shrek.

Fruit and vegetables and cancer prevention

Recent media reports have stated that fruit and vegetables give little protection against cancer.

Cancer Council funded researcher rewarded

In April 2007, 50 years after beginning his career, Professor Don Metcalf was the first non-American given a lifetime achievement award from the American Association of Cancer Research.

What’s On: Daffodil Day, Friday 24 August 2007

Tomorrow is Daffodil Day and The Cancer Council Victoria is calling on Victorians to buy a daffodil as a symbol of hope for the 60 Victorians diagnosed with cancer every day.

Solarium regulation welcomed

The Cancer Council has welcomed today’s announcement by Victorian Health Minister Daniel Andrews that solariums will be regulated in Victoria.

Pap tests still vital despite new cervical cancer vaccine for older women

Women are being urged to continue with two yearly Pap tests as Cervarix – the second cervical cancer vaccine – becomes available today.

Buy a daffodil for blooming good cause

Around 45 Moonee Valley residents are expected to be diagnosed with cancer during August, so The Cancer Council Victoria is calling on locals to buy a daffodil.

Free cancer survivors seminar in Melbourne

Coping with life after cancer treatment will be the focus of a special survivors seminar to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on 11 August 11 2007.

Celebrate Daffodil Day 2007

Why not celebrate Daffodil Day in a field of daffodils? Janet Blainey will open her daffodil farm to the public on 24-26 August 2007 to raise funds for The Cancer Council Victoria.

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