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Nathan with his family at Relay For Life

Thanks to research, Nathan recovered from bone cancer

Monday 9 December 2019

Although he's not yet able to run again following surgery, Nathan's determined to take on a challenge and give back to those who’ve supported him, and to raise money for cancer research.

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Bone cancer treatment through the generations

Monday 25 November 2019

Bone cancer research has come a long way over the years, however treatment can still leave patients with lifelong effects. But with Associate Professor Christine Hawkins behind the latest round of research, the prognosis is looking more positive than it ever has.

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Kelly's painful past and dreams for the future

Thursday 21 November 2019

After bone cancer treatment left Kelly infertile, she needed IVF to realise her dream of being a mum. Now Kelly’s biggest wish is that her little girl will never have to experience the pain and lasting impact of cancer treatment.

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Parents need to be SunSmart too

Kids protected? Don’t forget to Slip! Slop! Slap! yourself

Monday 4 November 2019

Parents are great at making sure their kids are protected from the sun – but they aren’t as good when it comes to protecting themselves, with a recent study showing only 44% of fathers regularly protect their own skin.

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Reducing chemo-induced early menopause

Friday 1 November 2019

Thanks to generous Cancer Council supporters, the first ever Colebatch Fellowship recipient identified a treatment that helps prevent early menopause in young women receiving treatment for breast cancer.

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Carers live the cancer journey too

Friday 1 November 2019

David once felt out of place on the Relay For Life track – despite caring for his wife throughout her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Now he wants to give back to the community that gave him so much “love, care and help”.

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Supporters

Thank you for all that you do

Tuesday 5 November 2019

Our photo gallery acknowledges the work of our amazing supporters who are dedicated to a cancer free future.

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Discovering better treatments for bone cancer

Tuesday 30 July 2019

An update from Associate Professor Christine Hawkins.

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Kelly's family

A Christmas letter to my daughter

Thursday 31 October 2019

Intensive chemotherapy saved Kelly’s life when she was diagnosed with bone cancer, but it also left her with a whole range of lifelong side effects.

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People with cancer should not have to put up with depression - the black dog - and anxiety

Speaking out about the effects of cancer on mental health

Thursday 31 October 2019

People with cancer have higher rates of mental illness: that’s why Cancer Council Victoria made a submission to the Royal Commission into Mental Health

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A mother’s wish

Wednesday 30 October 2019

Kelly was just 14 years when she was first diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, and would face cancer twice before she turned 20.

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Help reduce the cost of cancer

Thursday 31 October 2019

If the financial cost of cancer has adversely affected you, please join our advocacy work to help others.

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Woman with cancer

Cancer patients impacted by breast implant recall

Thursday 31 October 2019

Research linking some breast implants to a rare cancer, and the subsequent world-wide recall, has caused confusion at an already difficult time for people with breast cancer.

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Breakthrough treatment reduces risk of chemo-induced early menopause

Reducing chemo-induced early menopause

Thursday 31 October 2019

A global clinical trial led in Europe and Australia by Colebatch Fellowship recipient, Prof Kelly-Anne Phillips, has identified a treatment that helps prevent early onset of menopause in young women treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.

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Research benefits from insurers' ban on genetic test results

Less stress over genetic tests

Thursday 31 October 2019

Cancer in the family? Thinking about genetic tests? Having them may not affect your life insurance cover any more.

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