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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
New research from Cancer Council Victoria reveals adult drinkers exposed to alcoholic products carrying health warning labels with text and pictures are more likely to intend to reduce their alcohol intake than those exposed to no health warning labels or to the industry-developed DrinkWise labels that currently appear on some alcohol products in Australia.
COVID-19 may have all but disappeared from the headlines but the latest data shows a concerning trend.
The announcement of 11 new proposed measures to strengthen plain packaging legislation for tobacco and provisions to update advertising regulation to capture e-cigarettes; a burgeoning risk to public health and a risk to young people in particular.
Ben Cunnington, twice diagnosed with testicular cancer, will next month take on the ultimate golf challenge – The Longest Day – to raise much-needed funds for a cancer-free future.
The Amazing Race Australia 2022 winners Toni Hilland and Heath Curry are putting their best foot forward for people affected by cancer.
Melbourne researchers are exploring whether COVID-19 has any impact on cancer, in a world-first study that could bolster health policies and cancer screening protocols.
New Cancer Council Victoria research shows self-collection option could be a game-changer for increasing participation in cervical screening, yet few are aware of it.
Cancer Council Victoria is calling on the next Victorian Government to invest in the future of cancer support, highlighting areas of opportunity where increased funding can shape the way we approach cancer care and help people affected by cancer navigate the complexities of treatment, finances, and the physical and emotional side-effects of cancer.
New data released today shows almost double the number of Victorian adults report vaping in 2022 (estimated 308,827 users) compared to 2018-19 (estimated 154,895 users). Almost one quarter of all Victorian adults currently using e-cigarettes have never smoked.
Horsham College students are walking ‘n’ wheeling their way to school to boost health and reduce climate impacts as part of a new weekly program, ‘Move it! Mondays, launched today.
Cancer Council Victoria is partnering with three pharmacies in Mildura to increase participation rates in the National Bowel Screening Program to protect more of the community against bowel cancer.
Cancer Council Victoria is calling for much tighter regulations on alcohol marketing with a new study revealing Victorian teens are exposed, on average, to an advertisement for alcohol every other day.
Cancer Council Victoria acknowledges the life of Dame Olivia Newton-John and her dedication to cancer awareness, research and advocacy.
More than 10,000 people and community and health organisations have signed up to support Cancer Council Victoria’s Food Fight, calling to protect children from unhealthy food and drink advertising where they commute, learn, and play.
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