November 2002

Cancer Council volunteer wins award and launches local history

David MacDougal of Frankston has won the 2002 President's Award, and is launching a booklet about cancer services on the Mornington Peninsula on 5 December, 2002.

Expanding cancer support service

The Cancer Council Victoria is expanding the Cancer Connect support program that links people who have cancer with others who have been through similar experiences.

Eagle Ridge Cancer Council Golf Day

Eagle Ridge Golf Course is hosting a special fundraising golf day for cancer research, education and support services for The Cancer Council Victoria.

Cancer Council welcomes improved cancer treatment for Victorians

The Cancer Council Victoria today welcomed the announcement of the Bracks Government's Cancer Action Plan, which will fund $92 million of cancer-related projects in Victoria.

Behaviour change and screening keys to reducing major cancer burden

The latest Australia-wide data on cancer identifies non-smoking and sun protection as the behaviours that will most reduce the burden of cancer on our community.

The Cancer Council Victoria announces 2002 nurse campaign winners

The winners of The Cancer Council Victoria's inaugural Nurse Campaign were announced at the Rialto Tower. The recipient of the 2002 Nurse Campaign was Ms Maggie Stowers.

Pap tests still best defence against cervical cancer

Women should not wait for the new vaccine against cervical cancer but continue having regular two yearly Pap tests, PapScreen Victoria announced today.

New study finds smokefree venues help social smokers quit

A new Victorian study has found that bans on smoking in pubs, nightclubs and gaming venues would help young social smokers cut down on the amount they smoke and even quit for good.

Slip! Slop! Slap! targets a new generation

It's 21 years on since Syd the Seagull first sang the catchy Slip, Slop, Slap tune, and if you hear the advertisement only once you will be singing it all day.

Hole-in-one wins $10,000 for Cancer Council

In an exciting corporate Flexographic Golf Day tournament at the Kingston Links Golf Club in Rowville, a player has hit a hole-in-one with the money going to the Cancer Council.

Local communities rally to fight cancer – Warnambool

Over 50 volunteers from Warnambool, Horsham, Hamilton, Timboon, Portland, Camperdown, Colac and Surf Coast will be thanked at a conference by The Cancer Council Victoria.

Cancer linked to obesity and physical inactivity

The links between heart disease, physical inactivity and obesity are known, but their role in the development of cancer has been less understood.

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