Media releases

Volunteers needed for Clash For Cancer
We need volunteers for the Clash For Cancer - the AFL match between the Bombers and Demons on Saturday 2nd August at the MCG.

Fertility, sexuality and cancer: Free health professionals seminar
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.

Breast awareness and screening as essential as ever
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.

Last chance for local sports clubs to join Call To Arms
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.

Getting the jump on a healthy lifestyle
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.

Quit slams QANTAS for tobacco promotion
QANTAS has reintroduced in-flight tobacco sales, despite a decision made 10 years ago to remove cigarettes from onboard, duty-free sales.

Young celebs rally to fight cancer
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.

Giving Indigenous Australians a fair go in the fight against cancer
During NAIDOC week, The Cancer Council Victoria will be raising awareness of the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.

Sharp decline in solariums shows impact of new legislation
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.

Free Cancer Council seminar coming to Sale
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.

Free forum: Coping with advanced cancer
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.

Hume residents needed this Daffodil Day
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.

Health experts call on alcohol industry to do its bit
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 joins the fight
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.

Family Cancer Connect volunteers urgently needed
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 care nurse program thriving
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.

What you don't know about bowel cancer can hurt you
New research shows dangerous levels of ignorance about bowel cancer among Victorians aged 50 to 75. Over 1/3 had never heard of a faecal occult blood test (FOBT).

Significant numbers have quit or reduced smoking due to smokefree bars and clubs
A startling 4 out of 10 recent quitters have said smokefree bars and clubs helped them quit, according to new research released by The Cancer Council Victoria.

What is it like to hear ‘you have cancer’?
To celebrate Daffodil Day's 15th year, we are calling on people living in Victoria to share their cancer stories and provide hope to those affected by cancer.

Quit calls for removal of cigarette displays in shops
Data released today shows more than 9 out of 10 smokers never decide which cigarettes to buy based on displays in shops, prompting a call for cigarette displays to be removed.

Moonee Valley resident shines in Arts Awards
A creation by Moonee Valley resident, Annette Sax, has been selected for our 2008 Arts Awards exhibition at Gallery 15@15W in Melbourne from Saturday 19 July.

North Ballarat Football Club kicks goals for kids
Local sports heroes from the North Ballarat Football Club will promote healthy eating and physical activity for kids by becoming local champions of the Kids - Go for your life Program.

Get ready, the girls are coming this October!
Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha may be back in your lives on the big screen, but there's a different group of girls coming to your house this October of a Girls Night In.

Data shows jump in Victorians going to bars and clubs in wake of smoking ban
New research has revealed that patronage of bars is likely to have increased by almost 10% since the introduction of smokefree laws in Victoria in July last year.

Australian-led study shows cigarette prices and anti-smoking ads most effective in reducing smoking
Increases in the real price of cigarettes and mass media campaigns are crucial to reducing smoking rates, according to a new Australian study published today in the American Journal of Public Health.

Limited time left for free cancer vaccine
Elders, parents, aunties and uncles are being encouraged to spread the word about the free cervical cancer vaccine to young girls and women in their communities - time is running out.

President Peter Griffin, AM, on Queen's Birthday Honours List
President of The Cancer Council Victoria, Peter John Griffin AM, has been honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia on the 2008 Queen's Birthday honours list.

Volunteers urgently needed for telephone support
Volunteers are urgently needed to join our telephone peer support service, Cancer Connect, linking those affected by cancer with trained volunteers who have had similar experiences.

Cancer Council urges everyone over 50 to take a seat for Bowel Cancer Awareness Week
It's Bowel Cancer Awareness Week (8-15 June) and the Cancer Council Victoria is calling on all eligible men and women over 50 to screen for bowel cancer as part of the Australian government's expanded National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

Five things every man should know about cancer
To mark International Men's Health Week (9-15 June), The Cancer Council Victoria has put together a top five of need-to-know cancer facts for men.

Cancer, wellbeing and relationships: Free seminar in Bairnsdale
The University of the Third Age (U3A) will hold a special community seminar at the Bairnsdale RSL on Monday, 23 June.

Free Cancer Seminar for Berwick
The Cancer Council Victoria will hold a free cancer seminar in Berwick on Thursday,12 June.

Free cancer survivor forums in Albury/Wodonga
Coping with life after cancer treatment will be the focus of two special forums to be held at Mirambeena Community Centre, Martha Mews, Lavington on Thursday, 26 June.

Sports clubs fight back
Victorian sportsmen are urged to band together with their mates this July to tackle their toughest opponent yet - cancer. Sportsmen can fight back by joining our Call To Arms.

Women unaware cervical cancer linked to sexually transmitted virus
Alarming new data shows almost 50% of Victorian women don't know what causes cervical cancer. Only one in 10 are aware it's almost always caused by the human papilloma virus.

Positive thinking does not improve breast cancer survival
The state of mind of women with breast cancer has no influence on their chance of having a recurrence or survival, according to an Australian study presented in Chicago this week.

WHO calls for tobacco promotion ban?
On World No Tobacco Day, 31 May, we're joining the World Health Organization (WHO) to call for a ban on cigarette displays in shops and a move to plain packing on cigarette packs.

Free forum during bowel cancer awareness week
The Cancer Council Victoria, Border Cancer Collaboration and Upper Hume Community Health Service will host a free forum on bowel cancer in Albury-Wodonga during June.

Chiltern kids celebrate healthy choices
Kids Go For Your Life congratulates Chiltern and District Preschool, Chiltern Primary School and St Joseph's Primary School for making healthy eating and physical activity a priority.

Cycle Eastlink Highway to raise funds
EastLink is a new highway between Ringwood and Frankston opening on 29 June. This is your chance to cycle it without a car in sight and raise funds for The Cancer Council Victoria.

Support needed for vital cancer research
With the ability to fund only 1 in 5 cancer research applications received, we're calling on generous Victorians to dig deep and help us increase the amount of research we support.

Think Pink Ball is here again
The popular Think Pink Ball is on this Saturday 24 May. The masquerade fundraising ball directs at least 50% of profits to support cancer patients and provides a great night out.

Cancer Council applauds historic warning on alcohol-based energy drinks
The Cancer Council Victoria has welcomed today's warning by the Victorian Consumer Affairs Minister, Tony Robinson, on the dangers of ready-to-drink alcohol-based energy drinks.

Advertising campaign to raise awareness of cancer support services
The Cancer Council Victoria will launch an awareness campaign in Western Victoria today, which aims to alert people affected by cancer to the support services they can access.

Pollies support Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Federal politicians gathered at Parliament House in Canberra today to take part in one of the largest fund-raising events in the country - Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.

Government’s $87m bowel cancer screening plan welcomed
The Rudd Government's $87 million budget commitment to screen all Australians aged 50, 55 and 65 for bowel cancer is a welcome step, Cancer Council Australia said today.

It’s May, so put your sun hats away, says SunSmart
Victorians can shed their hats and sunscreen during May and over winter, without worrying too much about the risk of skin cancer, according to the SunSmart program.

Free cancer information at Bayside libraries
Free cancer information is now available at Bayside libraries. Statistics show more than 600 people are diagnosed with cancer in the City of Bayside each year.

Brew a cuppa in May
May marks the start of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea month, so why not get involved and register your own event today?

Free forum in Northcote: coping with advanced cancer
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 Northcote Town Hall on Saturday, May 17.

Last chance to make your cuppa count
May marks the start of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea month, and Casey residents will be putting their kettles on and baking up a storm to support Australians diagnosed with cancer.

Cancer Council provides special support for carers
Unpaid carers, family and friends of people with cancer are urged to attend the Cancer Council’s first Carer’s Forum on Saturday May 10, 2008.

Plant Fruit and Veg in Your Lunchbox
Fruit + Veg Week, from Monday 28 April, marks a celebration of fruit and vegetables, and the launch of a campaign to have kids and parents plant healthy fruit and veg in lunchboxes.

Free Cancer Council seminar coming to Mildura
The Cancer Council Victoria will hold a free cancer seminar in Mildura on Friday 23 May between 10am and 12.30pm at Mildura Grand, Seventh Street, Mildura.

Students create a giant stir
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is here again, and this year we are adding a fantastic new schools competition to encourage young Victorians to get involved in the fight against cancer.

International experts at National Breast Care Nurses Conference
Leading Texan Breast Care Nurse, Ms Anita Broxson, will be keynote speaker at the 10th National Breast Care Nurses Conference in Fremantle, on May 1 and 2, 2008.

FREE sexuality and cancer forum: Mildura
Sexuality and intimacy after cancer treatment will be the focus of a special forum to be held at the Sunraysia Cancer Resource Centre in Mildura on Friday, 18 April 2008.

Locals benefit from cancer support
In 2007 there were 1910 calls to the Cancer Information and Support Service from people in Greater Geelong and 43 locals used the Cancer Connect phone peer support program.

Pap tests by credentialled nurses double in a decade
Data from the Victorian Cervical Cytology Registry shows the number of Pap tests conducted by nurses has doubled over the last 10 years, highlighting their integral role in cervical cancer prevention.

Music lovers unite for a good cause
Polyester Records in Fitzroy joined with local and international comedians to host a CDs for Cancer Research Day on 5 April, raising over $2000 for The Cancer Council Victoria.

A break to fix cancer
A Victorian is diagnosed with cancer every 22 minutes - around the length of an average coffee break.

Geelong hosts weary runner on his way to Portland
Geelong will host inspirational Victorian, Shaun Brewster, as he arrives in Geelong on his quest to run from Melbourne to Portland and raise $10,000 for The Cancer Council Victoria.

OPC backs Brumby's obesity plan but practical measures need addressing
The Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) has applauded the Victorian state government's plan to screen Victoria's 2.6 million workers in a bid to reduce rates of obesity, but called on the Brumby government to also address the drivers of the problem.

Calling health professionals to facilitate cancer support program
The Cancer Council is calling for oncology health professionals to facilitate the Living with Cancer Education Program for cancer patients and their families and friends.

Final Call for entries: Last chance to seize creative opportunity
Entries for The Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards close on Friday 4 April so Victorians touched by cancer are encouraged to seize the day and start creating.

Warning against panic prostate testing after Sam Newman surgery
In the wake of publicity surrounding coverage of Sam Newman’s prostate cancer surgery on Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes, The Cancer Council Victoria is appealing to men to talk to their doctor before having a prostate cancer test.

Latest figures show melanoma at highest level ever in Victoria
New figures from The Cancer Council Victoria show that the number of Victorians affected by melanoma is at the highest level ever.

Darebin students create a giant stir
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is here again, this year the schools competition is on the hunt for the biggest, brightest, and best teacup.

A cancer nurse talks about supporting Victorians
As a cancer nurse with more than 20 years experience, Suzi Grogan knows how critical it is for people affected by cancer to receive information and support. She began working on the Cancer Council Helpline 15 years ago and describes the Helpline as an important service that helps people deal with concerns about cancer.

Quit Victoria backs Rudd's plan to reform political donations
News the Rudd Government is planning to reform political donation laws has been welcomed by Quit, who are concerned about the political influence of powerful tobacco companies.

Brisbane to host international breast cancer conference
In May 2009 more than 600 breast cancer survivors and experts from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and America will converge on Queensland for a Breast Cancer Support Conference.

Carer volunteer service in for a boost
The Cancer Council Victoria is calling on generous Victorians to help support the thousands of local residents caring for a friend or relative with cancer by donating to the Family Cancer Connect Appeal.

Graphic new TV campaign spotlights smoking and lung cancer
Smokers will be confronted with a graphic warning about their habit this weekend, with a new campaign highlighting the very poor prognosis for anyone diagnosed with lung cancer hitting TV screens from Sunday.

Farewell to a legendary supporter
It is with great sadness that The Cancer Council Victoria staff and supporters learned of the passing of one of our passionate volunteers, Mr Laurie Gillham.

Free forum in Melbourne: coping with advanced cancer
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on Wednesday, March 12.

New report on smoking rates reveal less Victorians lighting up
Smoking rates in Victoria have dropped by almost 20% in the last ten years, according to research released today by The Cancer Council Victoria.

Seven new prostate cancer genes identified
Australian researchers have contributed to an international study led by UK scientists that has found and confirmed seven new sites in the human genome that are linked to men's risk of developing prostate cancer.

New campaign warns 'No tan is worth dying for'
New research from The Cancer Council has shown a big fall in the number of teens deliberately tanning, down 45% over the past 3 years. Yet despite the promising trend, almost 25% of teens are still getting sunburnt over a typical summer weekend.

FREE forum: Building sexual confidence after cancer
Learning how to rebuild sexual confidence after cancer treatment will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on Monday, February 25.

Free forum in Sale: coping with advanced cancer
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at Central Health Gippsland Services on Wednesday, March 5.

Quit calls for state ban on smoking in cars with kids
Quit has renewed calls for Victoria to follow the lead of Tasmania and South Australia and ban smoking in cars when children are present.

Calls for nationwide ban on smoking in cars with children
Urgent action was needed in the form of a nationwide ban to stop children being exposed to toxic cigarette smoke in cars, The Cancer Council Australia said today (World Cancer Day - Feb 4).

New solarium regulations welcome, but many still ignorant of risk
As Victoria becomes the first state to crack down on the solarium industry with new regulations, research has found that some Victorians are still ignorant about the risks of solarium use.

World Cancer Day & smoke-free environments for children
Monday 4 February 2008 is World Cancer Day and to mark the occasion the UICC is launching a campaign to promote smoke-free environments for children. Add your voice to the chorus!

FREE forum in Melton
Learning how to live well after a cancer diagnosis will be the focus of a special forum to be held at the Melton Shire Council Civic Centre on Tuesday February 12.

Sex hormones unrelated to prostate cancer risk
Sex hormones circulating in the blood do not appear to be associated with prostate cancer risk, according to data from 18 prior studies. The analysis will be published online January 29 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Remote patient travel support to test new government
A commitment to fix remote patient travel and accommodation schemes must be factored into the 2008-09 Federal Budget if the Rudd Government is to make real progress on improving rural health outcomes, The Cancer Council Australia said today.

Men's health at risk from iron overload
A common hereditary disorder affecting 100,000 Australians is 30 times more likely to cause serious complications in men than women, according to new research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Melbourne and The Cancer Council Victoria.

Genetic tests deliver better cancer risk management
About 50% of women found not to be at high risk for cancer continue to over-use mammography even 3 years after they learn the good news about their genetic test result, new research shows.

Seymour cancer survivor seeks local Relay For Life support
Cancer survivor Margot Green is urging local Seymour residents to support Relay For Life by attending a Public Meeting on Monday 21 January. "As someone who may now be facing cancer for the 2nd time, I understand just how important it is to know you can call on your friends and neighbours," she said.

Cancer Council backs federal government skin cancer campaign
The Cancer Council Australia has welcomed the federal government's new skin cancer awareness campaign. CEO Professor Ian Olver, said almost all cases of skin cancer could be prevented by appropriate sun protection, yet 1600 Australians died from the disease every year.

9th Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference
We're hosting the 9th Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference in Melbourne on 9 to 11 April 2008 - a chance for behavioural researchers to share ideas and collaborate.

Time to get serious about skin cancer
As summer gets underway Victorians are warned to take skin cancer seriously, as figures show 5 Victorians die from melanoma each week, and around 5 are diagnosed every day.

Smokers warned of cervical cancer risk
Alarming new data has revealed less than a quarter of smokers accept their habit can cause cervical cancer, despite international research to the contrary.

Make your Christmas gift count
With Christmas approaching, The Cancer Council Victoria is appealing to Victorians to give a special gift by raising money for the Bowel Cancer Education Program.

Lindy Burns shares the Love
ABC radio presenter Lindy Burns has been volunteering her time with the Cancer Council to prepare for the station's 'Day of Love' on 30 November.

Make your Christmas gift count
With Christmas approaching, we're urging supporters to dig deep to raise money for the Bowel Cancer Education Program. Bowel Cancer kills 22 Victorians every week.

Satirist John Clarke wins prestigious President’s Award
John Clarke has won The Cancer Council Victoria's prestigious President's Award for his ongoing commitment to the fight against cancer.

The Victorian Tobacco Act 1987 – the untold story
To celebrate the 20th birthday of VicHealth, we've reproduced and republished a report documenting the political campaign that led to the organisation being founded by the Victorian Parliament.

Australian led, world-first study dismantles tobacco industry myth
A world-first study led by Australian researchers has blown the lid on the tobacco industry myth that cigarette pack displays in the retail environment are harmless.

Sun a deadly risk for outdoor workers
The Cancer Council Australia has launched a range of resources to help employers and employees work safely in the sun as part of National Skin Cancer Action Week.

Free forum helps people with advanced cancer live well
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on 1 December 2007.

New campaign warns of the dangers of solarium use
With new regulations for solariums to come into effect soon, Victorians will be warned about the dangers of solarium use with the launch of a campaign by Health Minister, Daniel Andrews.

Relay For Life sparks into action
Relay For Life excitement is gripping Victoria again, with communities across the state getting ready to pound the pavement once more in the name of cancer research.

Mornington Peninsula men band together
On 12 September 2007, the Mornington Peninsula community came together for a Sportsmen for Men’s Health dinner at the Mornington Racecourse to encourage locals to be health conscious.

National Cancer Prevention Policy
The Cancer Council Australia has released a new national policy document on cancer prevention and how Australia can reduce the estimated 106,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

The nation's biggest killer should be election issue
The Cancer Council Australia today released its federal election priorities, calling on all parliamentarians to do more to reduce the impact of the nation's biggest killer.

The Cancer Chronicles Film Festival
An international cancer film competition will be held in 2008, with an awards ceremony included in the World Cancer Congress in Geneva, Switzerland. Entry is open to all.

Free prostate cancer forum for family, carers and friends
Family, carers and friends of men with prostate cancer are urged to attend a free forum on Wednesday 31 October 2007 at the Beaumaris Library.

Health professionals needed to facilitate cancer program
Health professionals are encouraged to attend a Living With Cancer Education Program Facilitator Training Course on the 14 and 15 November.

Turn Off, Switch to Play!
Parents can help reduce sedentary behaviour in children by encouraging them to switch off screen-based play and include more physical activity each day.

Cancer Data capture software IP donated in goodwill gesture
Software capturing data for gynaecological tumours developed for use at the Royal Woman’s Hospital has been donated to the Cancer Council Victoria as a gesture by the developers.

Secondary schools urged to save students from skin cancer
With melanoma the most common cancer in young people aged 12-24, secondary schools are being encouraged to improve sun protection and reduce the risk for students and staff.

Pink Ribbon Day - Mon. 22 Oct. 2007
Help us defeat breast cancer by being part of Pink Ribbon Day on Monday 22 October. Funds raised will help continue breast cancer research, education and support programs.

Serviced Apartment for Sale - Proceeds to Help Fight Cancer
A 1-bedroom, serviced apartment in a premier retirement village is for sale with proceeds to benefit both the Cancer Council Victoria and The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Victoria.

Special forum helps people affected by advanced cancer
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre on 13 October 2007.

Geelong residents affected by cancer urged to call Helpline
The Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging Geelong residents affected by cancer to call 13 11 20. Statistics show almost 1000 Greater Geelong residents are diagnosed each year.

McDonalds scores a hat trick in the Parents Jury's Ad Awards
Parents have expressed their objection to McDonalds Happy Meal ads for the 3rd year running at the 3rd annual Children’s TV Food Advertising Awards conducted by the Parents Jury.

Shepparton welcomes The Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards
An artwork by 9 year-old Kialla resident James Curnow will be part of the Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards Exhibition, at the Shepparton Art Gallery from 4–28 October, 2007.

Men are putting themselves at greater risk of bowel cancer
Men are putting lives at risk by not participating in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The national register shows a disparity between numbers of men and women screening.

Women rally for girlfriends in need
Nearly 350 Victorian women will be diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancers in October 2007, so women are urged to show their support by registering for Girls Night In.

Spend the night in with the girls
Girls Night In is fast approaching and Melany Spaull knows only too well what is involved. Melany is hosting her 3rd night this year, expected to be the biggest and best yet.

Free Vietnamese breast cancer information session
Vietnamese people with breast cancer are encouraged to attend a free Living with Cancer Education Program at Western Hospital on Tuesday 9 October.

Tuxedo Junction raises $75, 000
When Kate Bonser handed over a cheque for $75,000, she didn’t realise what an emotional experience it would be. She was part of the team organising the gala ball, Tuxedo Junction.

Don’t Just Sit There – get a Pap test
PapScreen Victoria is running an advertising campaign reminding women aged between 18 and 69 to have regular two-yearly Pap tests, even if they’ve had the cervical cancer vaccine.

Pap tests or vaccine? Campaign explains
A mass advertising campaign beginning September 9 urges women to continue having Pap tests, despite the new cervical cancer vaccine.

Obesity experts join forces and propose GST for sugary breakfast cereals
A new coalition of leading health experts is calling for urgent government action to stem the escalating rates of overweight and obesity in children.

Volunteers needed for cancer support in Mildura
Volunteers are needed to join the Cancer Connect support program. In partnership with Sunraysia Cancer Resources, we're looking to pilot an expansion of this service in Mildura.

Local girls get together for women in need
With around 40 Alpine women facing a cancer diagnosis this year, The Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging local women to show their support by hosting a Girls Night In this October.

Prostate cancer questions answered in special call-in
Cancer specialists will staff phones at the Cancer Council Helpline on Thursday September 13, between 6pm and 9pm to answer questions about prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Call-In
Thursday 13 September 2007 is our annual Prostate Cancer Call-In, where men across Australia are encouraged to call 13 11 20 and talk to leading prostate cancer specialists.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Obesity Coalition welcomes ALP announcement on junk food
The Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) has welcomed an announcement by the Australian Labor Party to consider banning aggressive and pervasive marketing of unhealthy food to children.

Cancer Council Victoria funds new research fellowship
The Cancer Council Victoria is inviting medically qualified researchers to apply for a new early career cancer research fellowship.

Quit calls for state-wide ban on smoking in cars with children
Almost 9 out of 10 Victorian smokers think that smoking should not be allowed in cars when children are present, according to figures released today.

Special forum helps people affected by advanced cancer
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on 4 August 2007.

Harry's cans for cancer
Harry Barnett, of Inverloch, has been recognised for his years of voluntary service. Aged 83, he regularly collects aluminium cans and passes on proceeds to support cancer research.

Flower power: Local residents to volunteer for Daffodil Day
The Cancer Council Victoria is calling on Ballarat residents to join local supporter Jan Skewes in volunteering for Daffodil Day on Friday 24 August.

Greek community gives $16,000 for cancer
The Panarcadian Association of Melbourne - a Greek community group - has raised $16,000 to fight cancer, inspired by the fact that several members had recently faced cancer.

New focus on cancer a giant step forward
The announcement today of the launch of the Victorian Cancer Agency, a new State Government funded organisation, has been welcomed by The Cancer Council Victoria.

Wurundjeri tribe honoured
The Cancer Council Victoria will celebrate NAIDOC week by launching ‘Land Acknowledgement plaques’ to show respect to the Traditional Custodians, the Wurundjeri tribe.

Knox resident selected for Arts Awards
Work by City of Knox resident Jesse Van Den Dungen will be displayed as part of the 2007 Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards, an exhibition opening on 21 July at Gallery 15@15W.

World-first cancer gene support program launched
The Cancer Council Victoria is today launching a world-first telephone support program for people who carry genes that may increase their risk of developing cancer.

Half of Victoria’s young adult smokers claim they will quit when bars and clubs become smokefree next weekend
Victoria’s young adults are planning to quit smoking in droves when bars and clubs become smokefree according to new research from The Cancer Council Victoria.

Regional Victoria benefits from new cancer website
The Cancer Council Victoria has launched a new, enhanced Internet site, which is expected to provide major benefits for regional Victoria with 24 hour access to the most comprehensive and accurate cancer information.

A little ray of sunshine – but not too much – important for health
New guidelines have been released today to tell Australians how much sun they need to avoid vitamin D deficiency and stay healthy without increasing their risk of skin cancer.

50,000 footballers to tackle cancer
Footy fields across the state will be awash with yellow on the weekend of 23 and 24 June, 2007, following overwhelming support for the new fundraising event, Call to Arms.

Cancer Council Hosts Stawell Prostate and Bowel Cancer Forum
The Cancer Council Victoria and East Grampians Health Service are providing information at a free Bowel and Prostate Cancer Awareness Forum for people in Stawell and surrounds.

Cancer Council Hosts Wangaratta Prostate and Bowel Cancer Forum
Bowel and prostate cancer are the leading forms of cancer in Victoria, accounting for around 7,500 diagnoses each year. They impact on many lives but are rarely spoken about in public.

Cancer Council’s Moe Volunteer Group Celebrates 20 Years
The Cancer Council Victoria’s Moe Volunteer Unit is celebrating this month, having reached its 20th Anniversary.

Special AFL match to raise awareness of men's cancer issues
Clash for Cancer, a special AFL match, sees Essendon Football Club and Melbourne Football Club meet at Telstra Dome on Friday 29 June to raise funds for The Cancer Council Victoria and awareness of men’s cancer issues.

New general practice resource to fight cancer
The Cancer Council Victoria will provide general practitioners and their staff with new support, with the launch of our Cancer in General Practice small group learning modules.

Bright footy club joins the fight
Football clubs from across Victoria will wear yellow armbands and donate to the Cancer Council during games on the Call to Arms weekend, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June 2007.

Cancer Council researcher receives Premier's commendation
Dr Robert MacInnis, a researcher from The Cancer Council Victoria’s Health 2020 project, received a commendation from the State Government for his work in the area of obesity.

One million Australians targeted in first bowel cancer screening program
Phase one of the Federal Government's National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is underway and around 1 million Australians are being encouraged to screen.

Obesity prevention
Our Obesity Prevention Campaign is based on research. By promoting our findings, we are hoping we can reduce the the number of people who develop cancer in our community.

Smoking rates fall, but there's resistance to change
A new report looking at tobacco use in Victoria has shown that smoking rates among young adults (18 to 29 years) have failed to drop significantly over the last 8 years.

World-first study of faulty genes for breast cancer
Cancer Council epidemiological researcher Graham Giles is part of an international team that published results of a world-first, large-scale study of faulty genes and breast cancer.

Arts Awards 2007 marks a decade of reflecting on cancer
Victorian residents are invited to join in The Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards 10th year celebrations.

Australia's first cancer survivors book launched
The Cancer Council Victoria is today launching a new publication - Life after Cancer: A Guide for Cancer Survivors. It's the first booklet of its kind in Australia.

Bogus fundraiser in Reservoir region
The Cancer Council Victoria is advising Reservoir residents to be on alert for a unapproved fundraising collector operating within the suburb.

Geelong Relay For Life reaches $2 million
The Geelong Relay For Life has become the first Victorian Relay For Life to raise more than $2 million, The Cancer Council Victoria announced today.

$1.4 million cuppa key to cancer fight
There's no better excuse to put the kettle back on and take a break than Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - every cup counts in the fight against cancer.

Cancer Council Victoria welcomes ACCC win on Rana case
The Federal Court decided yesterday that cancer cure and other claims promoted by several NuEra companies* breached the Trade Practices Act 1974.

Cancer Council brings latest cancer information to Warrnambool
Community health professionals in Warrnambool will be armed with the latest information on cancer prevention and early detection strategies at a special Cancer Council seminar.

Call to Arms - Tackling Cancer
Following the inaugural Clash for Cancer AFL football match, footballers of all levels around the state can don yellow armbands to support the 1 in 3 men affected by cancer.

New evidence shows waistline linked to cancer risk
New Australian research involving over 40,000 Victorians has found a direct link between waist measurement and cancer risk.

Report shows 5-year cancer survival getting better for Victorians
Overall cancer survival in Victoria has increased from 48% in 1990 to 61% in 2004 and from 58% to 61% in the last 5 years - a 3% increase.

Cancer Council's Frankston Volunteer Group Celebrates 25 Years
Our Frankston Volunteer Group has reached its 25th Anniversary, making it one of the oldest groups in Victoria. In 2006 alone, it raised more than $10,000 for the fight against cancer.

Cancer Council shows support as first Victorian school girls get cancer jab
A young woman whose mother died from cervical cancer spoke today about her role in the development of the cancer vaccine being administered to Victorian school girls.

Cancer Council's Kerang Volunteer Group Celebrates 25 Years
One of the oldest Volunteer Groups in Victoria, the Kerang Volunteer Group, celebrated an anniversary. In 2006 alone, it raised more than $16,000 for the cancer fight.

Special forum in Moe helps people affected by advanced cancer
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special Cancer Council forum at Latrobe Community Health Centre, Moe.

Gabriel Gate joins the search for teapot with a difference
Following support for the first ever Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Teapot Competition in 2006, the Cancer Council is once again searching for the state's best.

Seymour Relay For Life postponed
The Cancer Council Victoria today announced the postponement of the Seymour Relay For Life event, initially scheduled to take place on 21-22 April 2007.

Solarium boom shocks skin cancer experts
Skin cancer experts are alarmed at new research that shows the number of solariums across Australia has risen by over 300% in the last decade.

Good sex, good health; Dutch sexologist presents
Dr Woet Gianotten is a world-renowned gynaecologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in sexology. She presents a special lecture for health professionals.

Victorians called on to reduce cancer fear
Recent research released by The Cancer Council Victoria found that Victorians are more concerned about developing cancer than any other disease.

Arts Awards Revelation: entries closing soon for 10th year celebration
Entries will close on Friday 6 April for The Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards Revelation, which marks a decade of reflecting on the cancer experience through art.

The Miggy Tree
The Miggy Tree was written as a gift by Karl Yeomans for his mum, Margot, more affectionately known as Miggy to celebrate her 50th birthday.

$5.3 million sought for innovative cancer research
The Cancer Council Victoria seeks $5.3 million from visionary, philanthropic individuals to fund 5 exciting new cancer research initiatives.

Special forum helps people affected by advanced cancer
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum at The Cancer Council Victoria on Saturday, 24 March 2007.

Pack your hat and sunscreen and Slip! Slop! Slap! your way back to school
With thousands of children starting the new school year right now, it's a great time to remind students, parents and teachers of how to stay SunSmart at school.

Cancer scales turn against children as obesity problem grows
Australian children will face an increasingly higher risk of cancer in adulthood unless more is done to reduce childhood obesity.

Cancer Council urges Victorians to participate in bowel cancer screening
The Cancer Council Victoria has welcomed the Victorian launch of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and is urging eligible Victorians to participate.

Cancer Council Arts Awards 10th anniversary: Call for entries
The Cancer Council Victoria's Arts Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and inviting submissions of stories, poems, films or artworks.

Relay Spirit Lives On
Geelong Relay For Life expects to reach its fundraising total of more than $2 million raised since the event began, when it holds the 2007 event at Beckley Park.

Doreen Akkerman's service to cancer patients honoured
Doreen Akkerman, Director of our Cancer Information and Support Service, has been honoured with an Australia Day award for work with cancer patients and their families.

Time to quit? Over 4 out of 5 smokers not happy to keep smoking
An overwhelming 84% of current smokers are not happy to keep smoking, according to new figures released today.