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Health experts call for alcohol tax reforms in budget

Thursday 7 May 2009

A Coalition of health agencies has today urged the Federal Government to implement more aggressive taxing of high-alcohol products in response to recent ABS statistics that highlight a disturbing trend away from lower strength beer towards mid and full strength. Read more

Victorian on-line 'self-service' cancer statistics system launched

Thursday 7 May 2009

The Victorian Cancer Registry today launched its new “self-service” data system to make available, for the first time, on-line access to extensive Victorian cancer data. Read more

500,000 Victorians have a cuppa for cancer

Friday 1 May 2009

When 10-year-old Lily Chanter's father lost his life to melanoma 3 months ago, she knew she wanted to do something to make a difference. This month, she's turning her passion into action, and joining more than 8,000 other Victorians as an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea host. Read more

Cause for a Cuppa

Friday 1 May 2009

Cancer Council Victoria is urging all Victorians to take time for a tea this May and help save lives by taking part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Read more

Carers who get cancer overwhelmed

Thursday 30 April 2009

People caring for someone with a disability or chronic illness who get cancer can become overwhelmed with their situation. Like 67 year-old Redmond recently diagnosed with advanced throat cancer who is the full time carer of his frail wife with dementia. Read more

Shamburger video evens stakes on junk food advertising blitz to children

Thursday 30 April 2009

Parents, leading health and consumer groups have renewed calls for tougher advertising regulations, after releasing figures warning that Australian children are force fed about 2200 junk food advertisements on television per year. Read more

Cancer Quackery the target of new information

Thursday 23 April 2009

People who falsely promote and provide unethical, fraudulent and potentially dangerous treatment for cancer are the focus of three significant documents launched by the Cancer Council today. Read more

Free cancer forum in Warragul: 4 May

Wednesday 22 April 2009

Living well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special Cancer Council forum to be held in Warragul on Monday 4 May. Read more

Relay For Life celebrates 10 years in Australia

Thursday 16 April 2009

Relay For Life, the Cancer Council's largest fundraising event, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Australia, and to mark this significant milestone a special event is being held at Federation Square, 8am-2pm on Thursday 16 April. Read more

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    It is normal to experience a range of emotions when you have cancer.
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    Eating well is beneficial during and after cancer treatment.
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    Cancer may affect the role sexuality and intimacy play in your life.
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    Coping with cancer is challenging and it is important to look after yourself.
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    It's preventable but nearly 2,000 Australians die of skin cancer each year.
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    Each year 15,000 Australians are diagnosed with smoking-related cancer.
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