July 2009
Hope blooms this Daffodil Day - Friday 28 August
Cancer Council Victoria is calling on people to support Daffodil Day this August to bring hope to the 70 Victorians diagnosed with cancer each day.
New report confirms solarium cancer danger
A new international report has upgraded the cancer risk from solariums to the highest risk category, alongside tobacco and asbestos.
Shouting the World Cancer Campaign message from the mountain-tops!
Cancer advocate Brosie McCann (Australia) will today begin his ascent up Africa's tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the 2009 World Cancer Campaign 'I love my healthy active childhood'.
Early successes by partner company, Cancer CRC
Cancer Council Victoria's partner company, the Cancer Cooperative Research Centre Pty Ltd (CTx), set up only 2 years ago, has recorded significant progress in its quest to discover new, effective small molecule cancer drugs from Australian research.
Free Greek cancer update: 24 August
Greek people affected by cancer are encouraged to attend a free Living with Cancer Education Program at St Vincents Hospital on Monday 24 August.
10,000 Australians demand bowel cancer screening
Cancer Council’s community-based advocacy campaign (www.getbehindbowelscreening.com.au) has motivated 10,000 Australians to call for expansion of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, amid new research showing 93% of bowel cancer patients can survive if diagnosed early.
Consumers want regulation of SMS, email, web & pay TV marketing to kids
Australian consumers want the government to stamp out the many avenues used by junk food companies to reach children such as games on websites, email promotions, text messages and pay TV, according to Jane Martin, Senior Policy Adviser for the Obesity Policy Coalition.
Mildura raises cup and $25,000 for cancer research
Mildura residents have raised an impressive $25,000 through Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this year to support the 250 locals diagnosed with cancer each year.
Yarra Ranges Relay For Life
Yarra Ranges residents are preparing for what organisers expect to be the most memorable local event this year – the Cancer Council Victoria’s Yarra Ranges Relay For Life.
Chronic shortage prompts call from Cancer Council
A chronic shortage of family members and close friends who have cared for someone with cancer has prompted the Cancer Council to call for volunteers and reduce the feelings of isolation attached with such care.
Arts Awards Melbourne Exhibition
Providing a creative voice for Australians touched by cancer, Cancer Council Victoria is proud to open its inspiring Arts Awards Exhibition at 120 Collins St, Melbourne on Sunday 19 July 2009.
Brain cancer survivor joins Call To Arms
Cancer Council Call To Arms supporter James Logan was only 31 when he discovered he had a malignant brain tumour. Heavily involved with his football club, he's helped lead the club's Call To Arms fundraising activities to fight cancer in men.
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