February 2009

Latrobe Valley Relay For Life postponed

Cancer Council Victoria and the local Relay For Life Volunteer Organising Committee today announced the postponement of the Latrobe Valley Relay For Life event. Initially scheduled to take place on 21 and 22 March, the event will now be held in Latrobe Valley in March of 2010.

Hume Relay For Life postponed

Cancer Council Victoria and the local Relay For Life Volunteer Organising Committee today announced the postponement of the Hume Relay For Life event. Initially scheduled to take place on 21 and 22 March, the event will now be held in Hume in 2010.

Cancer Council supporter walks more than 6,000km to raise funds

Melbourne teacher Michael Mitchell has really gone out of his way to help fight cancer, walking from Cape York in Queensland to Wilson's Promontory in Victoria to raise funds.

Baw Baw Relay For Life postponed

Initially scheduled to take place on 14 and 15 March, the event will now be held in March 2010. Postponing an event is never easy, but we support the local organising committee's decision to allow Baw Baw residents to focus their immediate efforts on the bushfire appeal.

Breast care nurses explore new horizons

Breast care nurses throughout Australasia will be linked at a national conference that will update them with the latest skills and knowledge to be opened by the Minister for Health, the Hon. Daniel Andrews.

Cancer Council cautions: Pap tests don't detect ovarian cancer

During February, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council Victoria is reminding all women that Pap tests do not detect or prevent ovarian cancer - a misconception believed by many.

A healthy childhood can reduce cancer risk

This World Cancer Day, families are being urged to promote healthy active lifestyles for their children, as overweight and obesity during childhood can lead to chronic diseases later in life such as type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Global survey highlights need for more cancer prevention campaigns in Australia and New Zealand

People in Australia and New Zealand most at risk from some cancers will often downplay their own risk, a global survey today highlighted.

Colac Relay For Life postponed

Cancer Council Victoria and the local Relay For Life Volunteer Organising Committee today announced the postponement of the Colac Relay For Life event.

Cancer Council partners to secure free billboards

Cancer Council Victoria has partnered with outdoor media companies to secure ongoing FREE billboard advertising space to promote the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.