Cancer stories and news

Aberfeldie Primary School had double the reason to celebrate this year, as they marked 100 years of educating local children and 21 years as a proud SunSmart School. Read more

A gift in Peter's Will became the Ann Thomas Cancer Research Fellowship, set up to support breast cancer research – a cause close to the family’s heart. Read more

Callaway Golf teed off a partnership with Cancer Council for The Longest Day golf challenge, launching a limited-edition daffodil-branded Callaway Chrome Tour Truvis golf ball. Read more

Like so many others who take to the fairway for The Longest Day, Rob and Adam know too many people who have been impacted by cancer. Read more

Girls’ Night In can become a beloved tradition, a shared empowering experience, and a truly impactful cause in honour of the women in our lives affected by cancer. Read more

Hope was in full bloom all over the state this August with thousands giving their all for people affected by cancer. Read more

Every Saturday morning throughout the year, an eclectic group of cold-water swimmers gather in a gratitude circle on the sand at Mordialloc beach. The ‘Mordi Sea Dippers’ took on the 'Daffodil Day Dip' in a show of support for the impact of cancer on the community. Read more

In 2018, Daniel Federico lost his brother, Julian, to T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL). Julian was just 20 years old. It left a lasting impact on Daniel who has since channelled his grief into raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support services. Read more

When Eden Foster, MP for Mulgrave, was diagnosed with lymphoma, she turned her personal battle into a mission to help others. Read more

In 1999, in the heart of Murrumbeena, a new tradition began as the first-ever Victorian Relay for Life kicked off at Duncan Mackinnon Athletics Track. Read more

Hope shone bright for Daffodil Day this year, thanks to everyone who enthusiastically got involved. Read more

When women support women, anything is possible. Invite ‘the girls’ round this spring for Girls’ Night In and join hundreds of others who are dedicated to supporting research into women’s cancers. Read more

When her daughter, Natalie, died from breast cancer at just 28, it profoundly changed Win. She has since been driven by her mission to honour the memory of her daughter while raising awareness and support for cancer research. Read more

Peking Duk have opened up about their experience with cancer in a limited-edition Rolling Stone zine published on Monday 2 September. Read more