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Michael.Tarquinio@cancervic.org.au 0400 029 450
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
Cancer Screening and Early Detection (including bowel and cervical cancer, hepatitis B and HPV immunisation)
Ashleigh.Say@cancervic.org.au (03) 9514 6454
Victorians are being encouraged to get on board for Australia’s biggest stand-up paddle boarding event, raising funds for Cancer Council Victoria.
A new study, published in PLOS One today, has revealed that socio-economically disadvantaged people have lower cancer survival than more advantaged people, despite overall improvements in cancer survival due to earlier diagnosis and better treatment.
Cancer Council Victoria has paid tribute to the enormous public health legacy of the former premier of Victoria, the Honourable John Cain.
Sustained weight loss, even small amounts, can lower women’s breast cancer risk, a new study has today revealed.
More children are dying from brain cancer than leukaemia, despite leukaemia diagnoses being double that of brain cancer, a new report on the latest cancer trends by Cancer Council Victoria has revealed
A new study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology today, reveals that being more active reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
Large tax increases on tobacco since 2010 helped reduce smoking prevalence in Australia, a study published today in The Lancet Public Health has found.
Melbourne’s first night-time half marathon and fundraising event, Walking Stars, is returning to the city.
A campaign launching today aims to support LGBTIQ people aged 25-74 to take part in cervical screening with a simple message: whatever your sexual or gender identity, if you have a cervix, then you need cervical screening every five years.
Cancer Council Victoria, BreastScreen Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) have joined forces to host a unique health event for Aboriginal women in the Shepparton area on Wednesday 13 November.
Victorians are brushing up on their sugary drinks knowledge and looking to cut back on sugary drinks, thanks to Cancer Council Victoria’s graphic ’13 types of cancer’ public awareness campaign.
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.
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.
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
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