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Brigitte's story

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.
Daffodil Day volunteers

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.
Bowel cancer screening test

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.
RACV Torquay

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.
Optimal Care Pathways

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.
Jeanne Potts

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.
PICS

eLearning: Survivorship and late complications of childhood and adolescent cancer

Monday 14 August 2017
The Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service has developed a series of eight eLearning modules for health professionals, covering a range of topics related to survivorship and late complications of childhood cancer. The modules are intended to support health professionals in the community, as survivor’s transition from tertiary services back to their general practitioner or community service.
Invitation. Supportive care

Invitation: Participate in Consultation Meetings

Monday 14 August 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services has commissioned Professor Mei Krishnasamy, Chair in Cancer Nursing, University of Melbourne, to revise and refresh supportive care cancer resources and training materials. Part of the project involves seeking the collective expertise of consumers, clinicians, advocacy groups, integrated cancer services and reform policy makers.

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.

Buy yellow for someone you know this Daffodil Day

Tuesday 8 August 2017

Daffodil Day is just a couple of weeks away (Friday, August 25) and Cancer Council Victoria is reminding people how important it is for the whole community to show their support for those who have been affected by cancer.

Appeal to workplaces to sell merchandise ahead of Daffodil Day Friday 25 August!

Thursday 3 August 2017

With Daffodil Day fast approaching, Cancer Council Victoria is hoping workplaces and businesses around the state will order and sell merchandise to their colleagues and customers to help those affected by cancer.

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