Palliative care specialist

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.

Learn about cancer treatments and find your local treatment centre.

Early detection offers one of the best chances of cure.

A cancer is rare or less common when it only affects a small number of people.

Advanced cancer usually can’t be cured, but it can often be controlled.

For some families, an inherited faulty gene means their risk of cancer is much higher.

No matter what age a child is, a cancer diagnosis will have a big effect on them.

Finding ways to manage the impact of cancer on daily life is important.

A guide to support services available to Victorians affected by cancer.

Information on dealing with, planning for and looking after somone at the end of life.

Caring can be rewarding but also challenging, both physically and emotionally.

We offer a free, personalised wig loan service.

Information and support programs related to legal and financial matters.

Information for employees and employers.

Free short breaks for those affected by cancer and their families.

Key published articles, newsletters and updates from The Cancer Council.

News from Cancer Council Victoria and stories of those affected by cancer.

Learn about cancer and COVID-19, and updates about our support services.

Scientific work funded in universities, hospitals and research institutes.

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.

Learn about our research ethics and research practice guidelines

Principles for the responsible and ethical conduct of research.

Find out how we use the law to prevent cancer and to protect people affected by it.

We register details of all cancer diagnoses to keep statistics.

Learn more about the centre and its work.

Learn more about the centre and its work.

Find a fundraising event to suit you.

Join the fight against cancer and volunteer with us.

Share your story to help others, give back and be heard.

Learn more about philanthropy at Cancer Council Victoria.

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.

Support our work including research, cancer support and prevention.

Become a Breakthrough member by making a small monthly donation.

By remembering us in your Will, you enable us to plan for the future.

Create a lasting space to remember a loved one, or give in memory.

Make a lasting contribution when you celebrate your next special occasion.