Cancer stories and news

Australians diagnosed with cancer are being hit by thousands of dollars in hidden out-of-pocket costs for dental care during and after treatment. Cancer Council Victoria is highlighting this issue on World Head and Neck Cancer Day.

On 19 June the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 came into effect in Victoria. It allows people at the end of life who are suffering in the late stages of advanced disease to request access to voluntary assisted dying.

Georgina and her family were able to put Mark's shocking bowel cancer diagnosis aside during their short break at Inverloch through Cancer Council’s Holiday Break Program.

Thousands of Australians will join together for the Daffodil Day Appeal this August, to riase funds for life-saving cancer research. Lives like Missy's, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was nine. Please donate or volunteer this Daffodil Day Appeal. 

The financial burden of cancer has been discussed at length recently. But what exactly are the costs of cancer, and what is the impact on Australian cancer patients and their families?

A cancer diagnosis changes lives. It can be difficult to make sense of it all and find answers to the many concerns that arise. Hear from Kaitlyn about her experience using our Wig Service, just one way we help support patients and families.

The financial burden of cancer has been discussed at length during this year’s federal election campaign. But what are the costs of cancer, and the impact on cancer patients and their families?

We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response we received following a social media post. We asked for head scarf donations towards our Wig Service, and now there are enough that we can distribute to health services across Victoria and share the gift.

Is there a link between red meat and cancer? Are all sunscreens safe to use? And, does marijuana stop cancer growth? Our cancer nurses answer these questions and dispel common rumours about cancer. 

When you’re diagnosed with cancer it’s natural to wonder how it will affect your work. Medical appointments will often be scheduled during working hours and treatment may make you feel tired and weary.

How could I have lung cancer? I’d always been really careful with my health. I have always been fit, healthy and active and never smoked a day in my life.

It’s real and you’re not alone. ‘Chemo brain’ is common in people with cancer, affecting their ability to manage at home, school or work. Here are some tips on how to find your way through the fog.

We understand cancer doesn’t stop over the holidays and neither do we. This time of year may bring about a range of mixed emotions. If you would like to talk, contact us to discuss ways to manage the festive season.

Would you like practical tips to help you manage the holiday season festivities? Our Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet provides suggestions to help people affected by cancer manage expectations and to look after themselves.