December 2007

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.