Video speeches

The Think Pink Foundation & breast cancer funding

In 2008, Doreen Akkerman, our then Director of Cancer Information and Support Services, recorded this video about the Think Pink Foundation and the importance of Breast Care Nurses.

What is cancer? Part I

Associate Professor Richard Bell, Senior Clinical Consultant, presents a discussion - what is cancer? Filmed by Cancer Council Victoria in 2007. Length 7:20.

What is cancer? Part 2

Associate Professor Richard Bell, Senior Clinical Consultant, discusses how clinicians seek to diagnose and understand cancers. Filmed in 2007. Length 6:37.

What is cancer? Part 3

Associate Professor Richard Bell, Senior Clinical Consultant, presents a discussion on the value of cancer research and uses gains made from the HER2 molecule in breast cancer as an example. Length 7:57.

What is cancer? Part 4

Associate Professor Richard Bell, Senior Clinical Consultant, discusses the process of translating science into practice and better cancer treatments. Filmed in 2007. Length 6:57.

Cancer Survival Victoria 2007 launch - Part 1

A speech in 2007 by Cancer Council Victoria's then Director, Professor David Hill. Length 7:04.

Cancer Survival Victoria 2007 launch - Part 2

A speech by Assoc. Prof. Dallas English, Deputy Director, Cancer Epidemiology Centre. Length 10:34.

Nigel Gray interview

Dr Nigel Gray of The Cancer Council Victoria, is interviewed on television regarding a survey of smokers about their perceptions of the health risks posed by cigarettes.

Sir Edward ('Weary') Dunlop

Sir Edward Weary Dunlop appears in a video to promote the practical support offered by The Cancer Council Victoria to cancer patients, their family members and friends.