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  Michael.Tarquinio@cancervic.org.au
  0400 029 450

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  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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Change to bowel screening program will save lives, Cancer Council Victoria says

Tuesday 9 July 2024

Victorians aged 45-49 are now eligible to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and order the free bowel screening test.

Chat to your mates: Cancer Council urges men to prioritise health checks this Men’s Health Week

Tuesday 11 June 2024

Cancer Council Victoria is urging men to chat to their mates about health checks this Men’s Health Week (June 10-16) as statistics reveal male cancer diagnoses continue to increase.

Life-changing cancer clinical trials soon to be available for regional Victorians

Monday 20 May 2024

People living with cancer in regional and rural communities will soon have access to two life-changing clinical trials. Cancer Council Victoria has paved the way for developing two crucial clinical trials at Barwon Health with support from the Victorian Government through the Victorian Cancer Agency.

Regional Victorians take steps to protect their health and prevent cancer

Monday 6 May 2024

A recent Cancer Council survey of 800 regional Victorians showed that more than two thirds of eligible Victorians who saw the campaign said they were now motivated to do a Cervical Screening Test when they were next due.

Because everyone loves a bit of cake and a cuppa!

Celebrating 30 years of Quitline: A milestone in smoking and now vaping cessation

As we celebrate 30 years of Quitline, we are focussing on the future, and working to overcome new obstacles and create a healthier, smoke and vape free environments for all. 

Fast-tracking radiation therapy with the help of AI 

Now, with the help of AI technology, a faster and more accurate treatment plan is possible meaning treatment can start sooner and with greater precision. The possibilities are endless.

Together, we can eliminate cervical cancer in Victoria

“As soon as the doctor said you have cervical cancer, my world just fell away. Everything became a blur and all I could think about were my children,” Abbey said. 

Understanding Lynch Syndrome and cancer risk

The three factors you can check to minimise your risk of Lynch Syndrome.

40,000 Victorians donate vital blood and tissue samples for lifesaving cancer research

Friday 12 April 2024

More donations are needed to help drive cancer research. The Victorian Cancer Biobank (VCB), which collects a wide range of biospecimens for cancer research, reached the milestone in April.

In Your Hands: Cancer Council Victoria launches campaign to boost cervical screening participation

Monday 4 March 2024

Cancer Council Victoria has launched a new campaign to increase awareness of the importance of regular cervical screening and the option to self-collect your test, with hundreds of Victorian women and people with a cervix diagnosed with this highly preventable cancer every year.

Artificial Intelligence to fast-track lifesaving treatment plans for radiation therapy

Thursday 29 February 2024

$3.9 million awarded to vital cancer research projects from Cancer Council Victoria

Concern as HPV vaccination rates continue to decline in Victoria

Thursday 22 February 2024

New report finds approximately one in seven teens have missed their scheduled dose

New research shows more than three times as many cancers are attributable to physical inactivity than previously estimated

Friday 16 February 2024

New research led by Cancer Council, funded by the Victorian Government, through the Victorian Cancer Agency, has estimated that more than three times as many cancers are attributable to physical inactivity than previously reported, reinforcing the importance of creating environments that support and promote physical activity in Australia.

Alcohol consumption among teens a health concern, but new data shows a declining trend among older students

Friday 2 February 2024

New research released today from the Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug Survey (ASSAD) 2022/23 shows almost two thirds (65%) of adolescents aged 12 to 17 years have ever tried alcohol, while more than a fifth (22%) consumed an alcoholic product in the past month.

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