Cancer stories and news

Some of the most important cancer research discoveries made were only possible because of a few exceptional people who saw hope when others didn’t. People like Professor Donald Metcalf who, like many others, faced an uphill battle dedicating their work to solving cancer’s mysteries. Read more

For 20 years, the Victorian Cancer Biobank has played a vital role in advancing cancer research in Victoria Read more

A new research grants program is nurturing the next generation of cancer researchers. In 2025, Cancer Council Victoria joined forces with the Victorian Government to fund the best and brightest cancer researchers in Victoria. Read more

We’ve known for years that cancer prevention and early detection can save lives, but now, through our Epidemiology Division’s own research, we know how many lives have been saved thanks to cancer control measures. Read more

Quitting smoking is hard, and many people aren’t aware of the support that’s available or how much it helps. That’s where our researchers from the Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) come in. Read more

For the last two decades, a devastating trend has emerged: bowel cancer cases in young adults have risen by 65 per cent. It’s now the leading cause of cancer death in Victorians aged 25-44. Read more

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is right around the corner. Get ready for another round of cuppas, fresh scones, and the chatter of guests as gatherings take place across the country throughout May and June. Read more

The heartbreaking loss of Prof. Nick Huntington's friend, Rachelle, was a source of motivation for him and his research. Read more

By harnessing a new type of immunotherapy, Melbourne-based researcher Doctor Bonnita Werner is hoping to improve the survival outcome for people diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Read more

Dr Philip Arandjelovic, a Cancer Council Victoria Postdoctoral Fellowship recipient at WEHI, is part of a team asking one of the most pressing questions in liver cancer biology: Where does cancer begin in the liver? Read more

When a group of Daffodil Circle members were invited to tour the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in August, they had the privilege of seeing first-hand the transformational work they’re making possible now and in the future. Read more

Cancer Council Victoria was proud to welcome Dr Giota Mitrou, Director of Research, Policy and Innovation at the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International, to our Melbourne office following her participation in the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit. 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

Professor Karla Hutt is finding ways to protect young women and girls undergoing cancer treatment – ensuring the impact of cancer at a young age does not dramatically affect their health and wellbeing later in life. Read more