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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.

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.

Free toys have powerful influence on what kids want to eat: study

Tuesday 1 August 2017
New research from Cancer Council Victoria has revealed what food companies have known for decades – that supplying movie character toys with fast food has an enormous impact on what Aussie kids want to eat.

The stars are out for Cancer Council Victoria

Friday 28 July 2017
Registrations for new event Walking Stars are now open, with Melbourne’s night-time, half-marathon walk aiming to bring people together to raise money for Cancer Council Victoria.

Urgent push to stop 1300 Victorians needlessly dying each year

Wednesday 26 July 2017

For the first time, a new Victoria-wide bowel screening campaign could see more than 20,000 additional Victorians screening for bowel cancer, which can detect the disease at an early stage, even when there are no symptoms and avoid the need for extended chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Turn your school yellow and get involved in Daffodil Day!

Monday 24 July 2017
Cancer Council Victoria is appealing to schools around the state to turn yellow and participate in Daffodil Day this year, Friday 25 August.

Economics the key to improving cancer outcomes

Wednesday 5 July 2017
Australian-first Economics of Cancer Program to improve cancer prevention and health delivery for cancer patients
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