Media

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

Recent releases

Total 1467 articles in this section.

Pages Previous 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 . 19 . 20 . 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 . 25 . 26 . 27 . 28 . 29 . 30 . 31 . 32 . 33 . 34 . 35 . 36 . 37 . 38 . 39 . 40 . 41 . 42 . 43 . 44 . 45 . 46 . 47 . 48 . 49 . 50 . 51 . 52 . 53 . 54 . 55 . 56 . 57 . 58 . 59 . 60 . 61 . 62 . 63 . 64 . 65 . 66 . 67 . 68 . 69 . 70 . 71 . 72 . 73 . 74 . 75 . 76 . 77 . 78 . 79 . 80 . 81 . 82 . 83 . 84 . 85 . 86 . 87 . 88 . 89 . 90 . 91 . 92 . 93 . 94 . 95 . 96 . 97 . 98 Next

Moderate drinking increases risk of breast cancer recurrence

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Drinking as little as six grams of alcohol a day – less than one standard drink – has been shown to be associated with a modest increase in risk for women who have had breast cancer, particularly post-menopausal women. These findings from a recent systematic review are the first step in a larger body of work aiming to improve health messaging for people affected by cancer.

Exploring palliative care enquiries to 13 11 20

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Cancer Council Victoria’s Information and Support line is staffed by experienced oncology nurses who are there to help with any questions about cancer. Around 10% of these calls relate to palliative care, prognosis, recurrence and death and dying, topics that are often difficult to deal with amongst family and friends.

Telehealth for Supportive Survivorship Cancer Care program

Wednesday 10 January 2018

A new telehealth project will provide access to a comprehensive survivorship assessment, education, exercise and wellness program for rural and regional cancer survivors and carers in the Grampians and Hume regions.

Jonathan Liberman recognised by WHO for World No Tobacco Day 2017

Wednesday 31 May 2017

Cancer Council Victoria would like to congratulate Jonathan Liberman, Director of the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, on his World No Tobacco Day 2017 Award from the World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific Regional Office region for outstanding contribution to tobacco control.

Ban booze billboards to protect teens, says Cancer Council

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Cancer Council Victoria is calling for a partial ban on outdoor alcohol advertising, as new research finds that young people exposed to alcohol advertising are more likely to consume alcohol at risky levels.

Cancer Council search for bowel screening champions

Monday 29 May 2017

Cancer Council Victoria has commenced a state-wide search to find bowel cancer screening champions to share their stories as part of a new campaign.

Lack of exercise creates cancer risk for 55% of Victorians

Thursday 25 May 2017

More than half of all Victorians are doing no exercise at all or are inactive enough to be at increased risk of cancer.

Victorian men on notice: watch out for melanoma this winter

Tuesday 23 May 2017

As people cover up against the cold, SunSmart is asking all Victorians to keep an eye on their skin for suspicious spots - especially men.

Thousands missing out on cancer trials

Friday 19 May 2017

Thousands of Victorian cancer patients are missing out on potentially life-prolonging treatment as clinical trial participation rates stagnate.

Get tested, hepatitis B can be treated if it’s found early

Monday 15 May 2017

Doctor Garang Dut has joined forces with Cancer Council Victoria as part of an important campaign to encourage South Sudanese Australians to get tested for hepatitis B.

Brain cancer the "forgotten" killer

Thursday 11 May 2017

Cancer Council Victoria is calling for urgent action on brain cancer, as survival rates for the deadly disease show no signs of improvement.

Moderate drinking may increase risk of breast cancer returning

Thursday 4 May 2017

Drinking as little as little 6 grams of alcohol a day - less than one standard drink - may increase the risk of breast cancer returning for survivors of the disease.

Cancer Council Victoria welcomes cancer screening focus in State Budget

Tuesday 2 May 2017

Cancer Council Victoria welcomes cancer screening focus in State Budget

Roll-your-own on the rise, prompting reality check for smokers

Tuesday 2 May 2017

Victorians are consuming fewer cigarettes overall but use of roll-your-own tobacco is increasing, prompting a warning for smokers not to be fooled about its devastating health impact.

Statement from Cancer Council Victoria on Cochrane Review of plain packaging

Thursday 27 April 2017

Cancer Council Victoria welcomes the findings of an independent systematic Cochrane Review released today that has found tobacco plain packaging may reduce smoking prevalence.

Total 1467 articles in this section.

Pages Previous 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 . 19 . 20 . 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 . 25 . 26 . 27 . 28 . 29 . 30 . 31 . 32 . 33 . 34 . 35 . 36 . 37 . 38 . 39 . 40 . 41 . 42 . 43 . 44 . 45 . 46 . 47 . 48 . 49 . 50 . 51 . 52 . 53 . 54 . 55 . 56 . 57 . 58 . 59 . 60 . 61 . 62 . 63 . 64 . 65 . 66 . 67 . 68 . 69 . 70 . 71 . 72 . 73 . 74 . 75 . 76 . 77 . 78 . 79 . 80 . 81 . 82 . 83 . 84 . 85 . 86 . 87 . 88 . 89 . 90 . 91 . 92 . 93 . 94 . 95 . 96 . 97 . 98 Next

Publications and videos

Annual review, newsletters, booklets, information sheets and videos.

View more