October 2008

Relay For Life celebrates 10 years in Australia

First held in the Melbourne suburb of Murrumbeena with 260 locals, Relay For Life has grown to see over 93,000 people from 150 communities across the country raise over $14 million each year.

Quit launches a new campaign targeted at parents

New data from The Cancer Council Victoria has revealed that every week 4 Victorians lose a parent under the age of 50 to a smoking-caused illness.

New support for people with blood or bone marrow cancer

New support for people with blood or bone marrow cancer will expand the Cancer Connect phone support program, enabling people to speak to trained volunteers with similar experiences.

Welcome new report aims at cutting smoking rates to 9% or less by 2020

Raising the price of cigarettes and increasing public education campaigns about smoking are priority actions needed to reduce the toll of tobacco, according to a new report.

Sexuality and intimacy focus of Cancer Council forum

Adjusting to sexual and intimate changes after cancer will be the focus of a free Cancer Council forum to be held in Melbourne on Wednesday October 29.

Don't get burnt - get SunSmart!

With the start of daylight savings we're encouraging Victorians to check the SunSmart UV Alert daily before planning outdoor activities to ensure you protect your skin.

Cancer survivor rallies girlfriends for cancer fight

Women from across Victoria will get together this October to catch up on the gossip, to celebrate friendships, and to raise funds to fight women’s cancers through the Cancer Council’s Girls Night In.

Website launched to support Australia’s 130,000 breast cancer survivors

About 130,000 breast cancer survivors in Australia are facing the challenge of life after breast cancer. Today a new website has been launched to provide support on the journey.

Get online to help save women's lives

With thousands of Victorian women getting together this month for The Cancer Council Victoria's Girls Night In, Baw Baw resident Kayla Henry is urging other women to help raise over $1 million to defeat women's cancers.