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Nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy)

Thursday 19 March 2020

See our new resources to support you and people affected by cancer. 

Help reduce the cost of cancer

Thursday 19 March 2020

Cancer Council is working to reduce the cost of cancer for Victorians. If you know someone that has been adversely affected, please encourage them to join our advoacy work to help others.

Breakthrough treatment reduces risk of chemo-induced early menopause

Cancer Council contributes to research

Thursday 31 October 2019

A global clinical trial led by Prof Kelly-Anne Phillips, has identified a treatment that helps prevent early onset of menopause in young women treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Better outcomes for cancer patients when their mental health needs are treated

Advocating for the mental health of people affected by cancer

Thursday 31 October 2019

People with cancer have higher rates of mental illness: that’s why Cancer Council Victoria made a submission to the Royal Commission into Mental Health

Woman with cancer

Cancer patients impacted by breast implant recall

Thursday 31 October 2019

Research linking some breast implants to a rare cancer, and the subsequent world-wide recall, has caused confusion at an already difficult time for people with breast cancer.

Insurance industry action benefits medical research

Research benefits from insurance ban on genetic tests

Thursday 31 October 2019

The moratorium on insurance companies using genetic tests for some policies may have an upside for medical research.

Paediatric patient undergoing radiotherapy

Free online training for paediatric oncology nurses

Thursday 31 October 2019

Cancer Council and the Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service (PICS) have launched a free online course for paediatric oncology nurses.

Naomi, Amanda and Alice

Your feedback’s been invaluable

Thursday 31 October 2019

Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the survey and workshops we held as part of our submission to the Victorian Cancer Plan. Find out what’s happening next.

Cancer Screening Hub

New resources to increase cancer screening

Thursday 31 October 2019

The Cancer Screening Hub has been refreshed. Find practical tools and resources for professionals seeking to increase participation in cancer screening programs.

People impacted by cancer

Seeking consumers to support cancer research

Thursday 31 October 2019

Leading research institutes Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Walter & Eliza Hall Institute and Monash University are looking for patients and carers to help improve cancer outcomes.

Cancer patient and nurse

What can be better?

Wednesday 24 July 2019

The government is seeking input into the next Victorian Cancer Plan 2020-24. To inform our submission, we're consulting with the public, clinicians and researchers and would love your input.

Voluntary Assisted Dying

Impact of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act

Wednesday 24 July 2019

With the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 now law in Victoria, our cancer nurses are preparing to respond to enquiries via our 13 11 20 cancer information and support line.

Head and neck cancer

Cancer patients slugged out-of-pocket costs for dental care

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Australians diagnosed with cancer are being hit by thousands of dollars in hidden out-of-pocket costs for dental care during and after treatment.

Cancer fatigue

Help patients manage cancer fatigue

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment. Download our Fatigue and Cancer resource to share with cancer patients.

Doctor consultation

Are you good at breaking bad news?

Wednesday 24 July 2019

As a cancer patient, or when your loved one is affected, you never forgot hearing those words. Nor do you forget the way those words were delivered and by whom. 

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