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Farewell to a legendary supporter

Thursday 14 February 2008
It is with great sadness that The Cancer Council Victoria staff and supporters learned of the passing of one of our passionate volunteers, Mr Laurie Gillham.

Free forum in Melbourne: coping with advanced cancer

Thursday 14 February 2008
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on Wednesday, March 12.

Graphic new TV campaign spotlights smoking and lung cancer

Thursday 14 February 2008
Smokers will be confronted with a graphic warning about their habit this weekend, with a new campaign highlighting the very poor prognosis for anyone diagnosed with lung cancer hitting TV screens from Sunday.

New report on smoking rates reveal less Victorians lighting up

Thursday 14 February 2008
Smoking rates in Victoria have dropped by almost 20% in the last ten years, according to research released today by The Cancer Council Victoria.

Seven new prostate cancer genes identified

Monday 11 February 2008
Australian researchers have contributed to an international study led by UK scientists that has found and confirmed seven new sites in the human genome that are linked to men's risk of developing prostate cancer.

New campaign warns 'No tan is worth dying for'

Sunday 10 February 2008
New research from The Cancer Council has shown a big fall in the number of teens deliberately tanning, down 45% over the past 3 years. Yet despite the promising trend, almost 25% of teens are still getting sunburnt over a typical summer weekend.

Free forum in Sale: coping with advanced cancer

Thursday 7 February 2008
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at Central Health Gippsland Services on Wednesday, March 5.

FREE forum: Building sexual confidence after cancer

Thursday 7 February 2008
Learning how to rebuild sexual confidence after cancer treatment will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on Monday, February 25.

Calls for nationwide ban on smoking in cars with children

Monday 4 February 2008
Urgent action was needed in the form of a nationwide ban to stop children being exposed to toxic cigarette smoke in cars, The Cancer Council Australia said today (World Cancer Day - Feb 4).

Quit calls for state ban on smoking in cars with kids

Monday 4 February 2008
Quit has renewed calls for Victoria to follow the lead of Tasmania and South Australia and ban smoking in cars when children are present.

New solarium regulations welcome, but many still ignorant of risk

Friday 1 February 2008
As Victoria becomes the first state to crack down on the solarium industry with new regulations, research has found that some Victorians are still ignorant about the risks of solarium use.

FREE forum in Melton

Thursday 31 January 2008
Learning how to live well after a cancer diagnosis will be the focus of a special forum to be held at the Melton Shire Council Civic Centre on Tuesday February 12.

World Cancer Day and smoke-free environments for children

Thursday 31 January 2008
Monday 4 February 2008 is World Cancer Day and to mark the occasion the UICC is launching a campaign to promote smoke-free environments for children. Add your voice to the chorus!

Sex hormones unrelated to prostate cancer risk

Wednesday 30 January 2008
Sex hormones circulating in the blood do not appear to be associated with prostate cancer risk, according to data from 18 prior studies. The analysis will be published online January 29 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Remote patient travel support to test new government

Thursday 24 January 2008
A commitment to fix remote patient travel and accommodation schemes must be factored into the 2008-09 Federal Budget if the Rudd Government is to make real progress on improving rural health outcomes, The Cancer Council Australia said today.
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