May 2007

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.

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.

$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 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.

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