The Cancer Council Victoria will host a free cancer seminar for Sale residents on Friday 8 August informing the community how to reduce their risk of cancer.
NSW is cracking down on the tobacco industry, announcing today the introduction of tough new laws to reduce smoking, including a complete ban on the display of cigarettes in shops.
City of Yarra residents are counting down to Saturday 13 November and what local organisers hope will be one of the biggest fundraising events the area has seen – The Cancer Council Victoria’s Relay For Life.
The Cancer Council will hold a free Fertility, Sexuality and Cancer seminar for health professionals in Tasmania on Monday, 4 August. Doreen Akkerman AM will join Dr Kate Stern from the Royal Women’s Hospital to discuss sexuality and fertility issues after cancer.
Time is running out for local sporting clubs to join the 470 Victorian clubs that have already registered for The Cancer Council Victoria’s Call To Arms event to fight back against cancer in men.
A review of research into the effectiveness of breast self-examination has prompted The Cancer Council Victoria to remind women of the importance of screening and breast awareness.
A recent survey of 3,000 parents reported that one third of children were not reaching the recommended physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes a day.
QANTAS has reintroduced in-flight tobacco sales, despite a decision made 10 years ago to remove cigarettes from onboard, duty-free sales.
During NAIDOC week, The Cancer Council Victoria will be raising awareness of the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.
We need volunteers for the Clash For Cancer - the AFL match between the Bombers and Demons on Saturday 2nd August at the MCG.
Carrie Bickmore and a host of Melbourne celebrities will put the glamour back into fundraising when they launch The Cancer Council Victoria’s 2008 Daffodil Ball at the Albert Park Hotel at 7pm on Tuesday 22 July.
With the 15th anniversary of Daffodil Day just around the corner, The Cancer Council Victoria is urging Hume locals to join Margaret Vidler and volunteer this Daffodil Day to help the fight against cancer.
Cancer has touched the lives of many in the Shire of Wellington with around 200 people diagnosed with cancer each year. The local community is invited to attend a free seminar that The Cancer Council Victoria is holding to discuss how we are leading the fight against cancer.
Data released by the Victorian Government shows a staggering 29% decrease in the number of sites with a tanning unit, and a 19% decrease in the number of licensed tanning units.
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special Cancer Council forum to be held at the Immanuel Health Services in Brunswick East on Saturday 26 July.
A coalition of health agencies has called on the major alcohol companies to take greater responsibility for the problems caused by alcohol misuse.
Mill Park Soccer Club has become the first club in Whittlesea City Council to join The Council Victoria’s 2008 Call To Arms event to tackle local men’s toughest opponent - cancer.
We urgently need volunteers who've cared for a partner, family member or close friend with cancer to provide phone support to others going through a similar experience.
Breast cancer care has come a long way thanks to the efforts of people like Dr Amanda Hordern who developed the 1st tertiary Distance Education Program for Breast Care Nurses 10 years ago.
