News the Rudd Government is planning to reform political donation laws has been welcomed by Quit, who are concerned about the political influence of powerful tobacco companies.
In May 2009 more than 600 breast cancer survivors and experts from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and America will converge on Queensland for a Breast Cancer Support Conference.
The Cancer Council Victoria is calling on generous Victorians to help support the thousands of local residents caring for a friend or relative with cancer by donating to the Family Cancer Connect Appeal.
Smokers will be confronted with a graphic warning about their habit this weekend, with a new campaign highlighting the very poor prognosis for anyone diagnosed with lung cancer hitting TV screens from Sunday.
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on Wednesday, March 12.
Smoking rates in Victoria have dropped by almost 20% in the last ten years, according to research released today by The Cancer Council Victoria.
It is with great sadness that The Cancer Council Victoria staff and supporters learned of the passing of one of our passionate volunteers, Mr Laurie Gillham.
Australian researchers have contributed to an international study led by UK scientists that has found and confirmed seven new sites in the human genome that are linked to men's risk of developing prostate cancer.
New research from The Cancer Council has shown a big fall in the number of teens deliberately tanning, down 45% over the past 3 years. Yet despite the promising trend, almost 25% of teens are still getting sunburnt over a typical summer weekend.
Learning how to rebuild sexual confidence after cancer treatment will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on Monday, February 25.
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at Central Health Gippsland Services on Wednesday, March 5.
Quit has renewed calls for Victoria to follow the lead of Tasmania and South Australia and ban smoking in cars when children are present.
Urgent action was needed in the form of a nationwide ban to stop children being exposed to toxic cigarette smoke in cars, The Cancer Council Australia said today (World Cancer Day - Feb 4).
As Victoria becomes the first state to crack down on the solarium industry with new regulations, research has found that some Victorians are still ignorant about the risks of solarium use.
