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  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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Myths about sun protection still abound!

Fact or fiction? We’ve dispelled five of the most common myths around sun protection to help protect you and your loved ones this summer. Download the SunSmart app to keep up to date.

Greater clarity for women over cancer risk

Research co-led by Cancer Council Victoria will give women who have inherited the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation more precise information than ever before about risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Do the home test, it could save your life

Bowel cancer kills four times more Victorians than road accidents. Yet – if found early – 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is a very effective at-home test and completely free of charge.

Cancer Council welcomes new vaccine to protect women from 90% of cervical cancers

Monday 4 September 2017

Cancer Council Victoria welcomes the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s (PBAC) recommendation to include Gardasil 9 in the National Immunisation Program.

When it comes to healthy eating, things aren’t always what they seem

A LiveLighter survey has shown some big differences in what the public view as healthy compared with nutritionists. Health experts warn to carefully check the credibility of health and nutrition information to ensure food marketing is not misleading.

Regional Wig Service gives Victorians confidence

Our free postal Wig Service can now be accessed by people living in regional areas who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment. Like Valerie, many people find that a well-fitted wig gives them more self-confidence during cancer treatment.

Brigitte's story

"We went up to the Grampians and I couldn’t stand the pressure in my head." It was Easter last year when Brigitte's life changed forever. The mother of six was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma a rare cancer that develops in skeletal muscle cells. She went on to raise over $14,000 for cancer research by hosting her own Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.

Study reveals workplace sitting increases bowel cancer risk by 44%

Monday 4 September 2017

Prolonged sitting at work increases one’s risk of bowel cancer by 44%, a new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology has revealed.

You're invaluable!

Every year thousands of Victorians get behind our fundraising campaigns. Whether it’s hosting an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, participating in Relay for Life, giving to our appeals or making a monthly donation, we couldn’t continue our important work without you.

Inequality in a cancer diagnosis: 51% of all cancer deaths are caused by a ‘forgotten cancer’

Thursday 24 August 2017

Rare and less common cancers are responsible for half of all cancer deaths in Victoria, with five-year survival of some as low as seven per cent. This is in stark contrast to survival of up to 90 percent for more common cancers such as breast cancer, as revealed today by Cancer Council Victoria.

Vale Fiona Richardson MP

Thursday 24 August 2017

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Victorian MP Fiona Richardson from cancer.

Cancer Council calls on health professionals to help lift screening rates in Victoria

Monday 14 August 2017

Cancer Council Victoria has launched an ambitious new campaign to lift bowel cancer screening rates in Victoria. We are calling on all health professionals to lend their voice by encouraging their patients to do the test when it arrives at their home as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

Clinical Consultation Skills Education Retreat

Monday 14 August 2017

Registrations are now open for the Clinical Consultation Skills Education Retreat. Cancer Council Victoria and Deakin University’s Centre for Organisational Change in Person-Centred Healthcare are partnering to deliver this state-of-the-art event at the luxury RACV resort, Torquay, 9-11 October 2017. Accepted internationally as the ‘gold standard’ in communication skills training, this evidence-based program is open to oncology clinicians.

Research Profile: Implementing Pathways for Cancer Early Diagnosis project

Monday 14 August 2017

The Optimal Care Pathways have been developed to improve patient outcomes by facilitating consistent, safe, high quality and evidence-based care. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services are leading a state-wide approach for the implementation and adoption of the Optimal Care Pathways into the acute and primary care settings.

Behind the scenes with Jeanne Potts, 13 11 20 Nurse

Monday 14 August 2017

Cancer Council Victoria is currently piloting a model of education and support for General Practices to enhance Optimal Care Pathway recommendations into primary care. This project involves onsite visits facilitated by our 13 11 20 nurses. Hear from Jeanne Potts on her role in the project and benefits to General Practices involved.

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