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Alcohol drinking guidelines – how much is too much?

Wednesday 28 February 2018

New research has found that alcohol harm reduction advertisements that provide education about low-risk drinking guidelines could be a key strategy to helping people reduce their alcohol consumption.

New evidence: Sugary soft drinks could increase cancer risk, no matter your weight

Thursday 22 February 2018

Drinking sugary soft drinks could increase cancer risk, regardless of body size, reveals new research from Cancer Council Victoria and University of Melbourne.

Number of Australians living with or beyond cancer to surge 72% by 2040

Thursday 1 February 2018

The report shows that the increase in the number of Australians living with and surviving cancer will lead to almost 1.9 million Australians living with a personal history of cancer by 2040.

Record high numbers of sunburns treated at Victorian hospital emergency departments

Thursday 25 January 2018
Victorians are urged to get SunSmart this long weekend as new data shows January is the peak month for sunburn at state hospital emergency departments, with a record 190 sunburn cases in January last year.

Greater urgency needed to reduce smoking, lung cancer rates: experts

Friday 19 January 2018
Quit Victoria says a reversal in the declining funding for powerful mass media campaigns and broader smokefree policies are essential for reducing smoking rates and preventing more Victorians from dying from lung cancer.

Lung cancer revealed as biggest cancer killer in Victorian women

Friday 19 January 2018
New cancer data has revealed lung cancer mortality rates have overtaken those for breast cancer, making it the current leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.

8 in 10 Victorian smokers want to quit: survey

Saturday 30 December 2017
Eight in 10 smokers in Victoria say they want to quit smoking – but few are likely to set themselves up for success in 2018.

Half of young smokers incorrectly think roll-your-own cigarettes are less dangerous: survey

Thursday 14 December 2017
An alarming new survey from Quit Victoria has revealed that almost 1 in 2 Victorian smokers aged 18-29 think roll-your-own cigarettes are less harmful than traditional factory made cigarettes.
Daffodil Day

Introducing a new look Cancer Council Victoria website

Monday 18 December 2017
The Cancer Council Victoria website has had a refresh with a new design to ensure improved navigation to information and support services. Whether using a mobile device, tablet or desktop, the design allows for a greater user experience with content that is easily accessible.
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How we helped in 2017

Monday 18 December 2017
A cancer diagnosis changes lives. It can be difficult to make sense of what the cancer means and how to find answers or solutions to the many concerns that arise. Our Cancer Information and Support Service team is here to assist people affected by cancer receive the support they need.
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Supporting patients over the holiday season

Monday 18 December 2017
Frivolity and fun with friends and family is most commonly associated with the festive season, but for those affected by cancer this time of year can be difficult. Our online community forum is available 24/7 and is moderated and community managed by qualified health professionals.
Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet

Publication profile: Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet

Monday 18 December 2017

With the holiday season fast approaching, your patients and their families may be concerned about how to manage festivities. Our Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet offers useful tips and ideas so they can make the most of this time of year.

1 in 3 Victorians breathe in toxic secondhand smoke at work

Thursday 7 December 2017
More than one in three Victorian workers are being regularly exposed to deadly secondhand tobacco smoke while doing their job, new survey data from Quit Victoria reveals.
MASCC/ISOO 2018 Annual Meeting

MASCC/ISOO 2018 Annual Meeting

Monday 18 December 2017
The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and International Society of Oral Oncology (ISOO) 2018 Annual Meeting will be held on 28-30 June 2018 in Vienna. Join leading experts and colleagues from around the globe at this innovative forum dedicated to the latest developments in the field of supportive care in cancer. Early abstract submission deadline: 31 December 2017.

Cancer Council Victoria researchers receive prestigious funding to aid cancer fight

Wednesday 6 December 2017
Researchers from Cancer Council Victoria have received more than $2 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), announced today.
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