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Media contacts

• Public Relations Manager

  General information, events, fundraising, support and research

  Michael.Tarquinio@cancervic.org.au
  0400 029 450

• Media Manager

  Cancer Prevention including tobacco, lung cancer, Quit program, Food for Health Alliance, LiveLighter, obesity, alcohol, skin cancer prevention, SunSmart

  Prue.Gildea@cancervic.org.au
  0400 394 274

• Senior Communications Advisor

  Cancer Screening and Early Detection (including bowel and cervical cancer, hepatitis B and HPV immunisation)

  Ashleigh.Say@cancervic.org.au
  (03) 9514 6454

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Researchers a step closer to harnessing the immune system against cancer

Wednesday 26 April 2017

Victorian researchers investigating how to genetically engineer a patient’s immune system to target cancers have discovered a new method to enhance the potential of this therapy, with the discovery providing the potential to uncover more effective treatments for a range of cancers.

Powerful Australian cancer and alcohol advertisement ranked best in the world

Thursday 20 April 2017

A graphic advertisement which shows how alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream, increasing the risk of cancerous cell mutations in the liver, bowel and throat, has been found to be the most effective alcohol education advertisement internationally, according to a new study.

John Clarke - A statement from Cancer Council Victoria CEO, Todd Harper

Monday 10 April 2017

We are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of comedian and long-time Cancer Council Victoria supporter John Clarke.

Young men urged to stop stalling and quit

Monday 10 April 2017

Young men are the target of a new Quit campaign, which urges smokers to ditch cigarettes now rather put off quitting until they are older and starting to feel the damage to their health.

April 2017

Health Living after Cancer boosts health

Thursday 13 April 2017

Benefits to diet and physical health have been observed in a study of over 100 cancer survivors participating in our free phone-based Healthy Living after Cancer program. Participant behaviour changed to include an increase in physical activity along with intake of fruits and vegetables, an average decrease in BMI and better quality of life.

Research Profile: What are ‘nutrition’ related calls really about?

Thursday 13 April 2017

A qualitative study exploring nutrition-related calls to our 13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support line suggests there are more to these calls than simple requests about diet and nutrition. Callers often had pressing unmet informational, practical and emotional needs that warranted prioritising above advice on diet and nutrition related queries.

Training and support roles for health professionals

Thursday 13 April 2017

The Living with Cancer Education Program helps people make sense of cancer in a safe and informal environment. In 2016, over 580 people attended programs facilitated by local health professionals and gained the opportunity to connect with others in similar circumstances. Two-day training for new facilitators is being held on 1-2 June 2017.

Regional Wig Service gives people throughout Victoria confidence

Thursday 13 April 2017

Our free Wig Service has recently expanded to offer a postal service, extending its reach to people in regional areas of Victoria undergoing cancer treatment. The service is now available to eligible patients living over 50km outside Melbourne who are unable to travel to the Wig Service for a fitting.

Thank you to our volunteers

Thursday 13 April 2017

National volunteer Week (8–14 May) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. Rochelle Serry is one of our trained volunteers with the phone-based peer support program Cancer Connect and we thank her for her time and enthusiasm. Read more about why she continues to be involved with the program.

Victorian clinical trials receive $2.5 million boost to improve patient access

Wednesday 29 March 2017

Victorian clinical trials receive $2.5 million boost to improve patient access.

New clinical trial announced for cancer patients in Albury/Wodonga

Tuesday 28 March 2017

Patient access to Victorian cancer clinical trials will be improved for local residents around Albury/Wodonga thanks to a grant announced by Cancer Council Victoria today, Tuesday 28 March.

Free webinar will help navigate the journey of pancreatic cancer

Wednesday 8 March 2017

People affected by pancreatic cancer can join a free webinar Pancreatic cancer – navigating the journey on Tuesday 28 March 2017, from anywhere across Australia.

A Hep B test could save your life: Doctor urges Vietnamese Australians to get tested

Tuesday 7 March 2017

Cancer Council Victoria has launched a new campaign to encourage Vietnamese Australians to get tested for hepatitis B.

Too many teens ignoring risks of a bronzed body: study

Wednesday 1 March 2017

More than half of secondary school students are willing to put themselves at risk of skin cancer for the sake of a tan – despite knowing the risks.

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