Cancer stories and news

Yarrawonga local, Andy Jaques, recently created her own fundraiser shaving her head in memory of her sister Gill who passed away from bowel cancer. Read more

In May, we celebrated a special milestone with the 30th birthday of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Read more

When Nicole was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was terrified of the pain her family would be put through watching her fight for her life. Read more

A new Quit campaign highlighting the risks of vaping is being launched today alongside new research by Cancer Council Victoria’s Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer. The data reveals many Victorians are still unaware of the risks associated with vaping. Read more

Navigating cancer treatment and care can be confusing and overwhelming. It’s vital we have robust systems in place to prevent unscrupulous providers preying on vulnerable people. Read more

In a groundbreaking new study, Cancer Council Victoria--funded researchers are exploring whether a cardiac drug called a beta-blocker can be re-purposed to improve the effects of radiotherapy for cancer treatment.

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Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging Victorians to host an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and make a cuppa for a cancer-free future this May or June. Read more

When met with a cancer diagnosis, living regionally can often add another layer of difficulty for those navigating the healthcare system. Read more

More than one third of cancers in Australia are preventable. Lifestyle has a big impact on cancer risk and many cancers are caused by things we can avoid, such as smoking, unhealthy diets and too much of the sun’s UV radiation. Read more

A collaboration between Cancer Council Victoria, Quit and Swinburne University of Technology has launched this week as part of ACMI’s free centrepiece exhibition The Story of the Moving Image, located in Fed Square, Melbourne. Read more

This year we celebrate 30 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. That’s 30 years of people across Australia getting together to raise a cuppa and contribute vital funds to support all those affected by cancer. Read more

Thanks to your support, $3.3 million has been allocated to 13 cutting-edge Victorian cancer research projects. Read more

Thirteen cutting-edge cancer research projects have been awarded a $3.3 million lifeline from Cancer Council Victoria in February. Read more

A new Cancer Council Victoria report shows growing public support for policy action to limit the availability and use of e-cigarettes. Almost nine in ten Australian adults (87%) want government action to stop a new generation of Australians from becoming addicted to nicotine.

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