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Disadvantaged Australians 60% more likely to die from cancer: report

Tuesday 28 November 2017
Australians from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are 60 per cent more likely to die from cancer, a shocking new report has revealed.

Paddle Across the Bay for a cancer-free future

Wednesday 15 November 2017
Paddle Across the Bay, a much-loved sporting event proudly supporting Cancer Council Victoria, will take place in March 2018 and registrations are now open.

SunSmart issues warning as 1 in 3 adults don't understand cause of sunburn

Tuesday 14 November 2017
New data from a Cancer Council Victoria survey shows more than a third of Victorians do not know the correct indicator of sunburn risk – putting themselves and their families at risk of sun damage and ultimately skin cancer.

Wig service gives regional Victorians with cancer confidence

Monday 30 October 2017
Victorians living in regional areas who have lost their hair through cancer treatment can now access Cancer Council Victoria's free Regional Wig Service.

Major study of genetics of breast cancer provides new clues to susceptibility to the disease

Tuesday 24 October 2017
Cancer Council Victoria and University of Melbourne researchers are at the forefront of the discovery of seventy-two new genetic variants that predict the risk of developing breast cancer, as part of a major international collaboration.

1 in 4 Australian children have untreated tooth decay: study

Friday 13 October 2017
Australians are being urged to do their teeth and their bodies a favour by swapping sugary drinks for water for a week from World Cavity Free Future Day tomorrow.

Cancer Council Victoria statement on Federal Court finding on Belle Gibson case

Thursday 28 September 2017
Cancer Council Victoria welcomes the Federal Court’s decision to fine Belle Gibson $410,000 for running unlawful fundraising appeals and falsely claiming she healed herself from terminal cancer.

Avis Macphee, AM, Former Board Member, Cancer Council Victoria

Wednesday 20 September 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce that our longstanding former Board member, Avis Macphee, died on Monday.

Cancer Council Victoria launches a new Cancer Services Guide - a one-stop shop patient support resource

Monday 18 September 2017
Cancer Council Victoria has launched a Cancer Services guide to help Victorians affected by cancer, providing a roadmap for patients and survivors by directing them to local services and information in their area.

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.

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.

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.

Acid, sugar in sugary drinks pose serious threat to teeth

Wednesday 9 August 2017
In line with the theme of Dental Health Week (7-13 August 2017) - Oral Health for Busy Lives, the health and community organisations behind Rethink Sugary Drink are calling on Australians to think of their teeth before reaching for a sugary drink when out and about.

Holiday Breaks for Families Affected by Cancer

Wednesday 9 August 2017

Cancer patients and their families who are in desperate need of a short break away can enjoy a cosy getaway this spring by taking advantage of a Cancer Council Victoria Holiday Break.

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