Cancer Council Victoria would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We would also like to pay respect to the elders past and present and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal people.
Where cancer starts, how it spreads, common risk factors and symptoms.
Explore our A-Z list of cancer types, with information on diagnosis and treatment.
A cancer is rare or less common when it only affects a small number of people.
Cancer information and support services for Victorian Aboriginal communities.
Learn about cancer and COVID-19, and updates about our support services.
It is normal to experience a range of emotions when you have cancer.
Grief is the process of responding to loss and it can affect all parts of your life.
Eating well is beneficial during and after cancer treatment.
Aerobic, strength, flexibility and pelvic floor exercises for people with cancer.
Being diagnosed with cancer while you are pregnant is rare, but it can happen.
Cancer may affect the role sexuality and intimacy play in your life.
Coping with cancer is challenging and it is important to look after yourself.
You may continue to face challenges even after cancer treatment has ended.
Speak to our trusted and compassionate cancer nurses on 13 11 20 or via email.
Information on dealing with, planning for and looking after somone at the end of life.
Caring for someone with cancer
Caring can be rewarding but also challenging, both physically and emotionally.
Free short breaks for those affected by cancer and their families.
A guide to support services available to Victorians affected by cancer.
Cancer information and support services for Victorian Aboriginal communities.
Cancer information and support services for LGBTIQ+ communities.
Convincing evidence links obesity to various cancers.
We recommend a healthy body weight, regular exercise and a healthy diet.
It's preventable but nearly 2,000 Australians die of skin cancer each year.
Each year 15,000 Australians are diagnosed with smoking-related cancer.
Evidence links physical activity to reduced breast and colon cancer risk.
We're working to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Cancer information and support services for LGBTIQ+ communities.
Find out how we help patients access clinical trials.
Search the vast number of projects we've been involved in over the years.
Team of researchers who have expanded our understanding of cancer.
Improving survival for less common and low survival cancers.
Research ethics and guidelines
Learn about our research ethics and research practice guidelines.
Principles for the responsible and ethical conduct of research.
McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer
Find out how we use the law to prevent cancer and to protect people affected by it.
Create a lasting space to remember your loved one or give in memory.
Make a lasting contribution when you celebrate your next special occasion.
Cancer Council's online store offers ultimate sun protection solutions.
Read our latest news for health professionals.
Order a limited number of our free booklets and brochures.
The Optimal Care Pathways (formerly Patient Management Frameworks) were developed to provide a consistent statewide approach to care management in each tumour stream.
A project to improve access to supportive care for people affected by cancer.
Medical guides for specific cancers.
To support nutritional management of oncology patients.
Free, short-term phone counselling service to help your patients.
Addresses, phone numbers, parking and public transport information.
Our strategic plan, outlining our mission, values, goals and priorities.
News from Cancer Council Victoria and stories of those affected by cancer.
See what we spent our money on in 2020.
Snapshots of people and events from our long history.
Culturally diverse communities
We work to reduce the impact of cancer in diverse communities.
Our Melbourne-based retail shop is now permanently closed. To purchase our products, visit www.cancercouncilshop.org.au.