Cancer stories and news

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.

The busyness of the holiday period increases the daily load, and it can be overwhelming if you are also caring for someone with cancer. We can help connect you with someone who has been in a similar situation and knows how it feels.

As we prepare for the holiday break, and enjoy time outdoors, SunSmart is launching its summer campaign to remind us that everywhere we go this summer, UV will damage unprotected skin. Watch the campaign and read our tips and tricks to protect your skin.

Our team at Cancer Council are here to ensure all people affected by cancer have access to the information and support they need. No matter where you live across Victoria, our understanding nurses are available to provide information you can trust. Call 13 11 20 or email askanurse@cancervic.org.au Monday to Friday 9am-5pm any time of the year (excluding public holidays).

At 35, Jane was a busy working mother of three. She never expected to hear the words 'you have bowel cancer'.

We we have outlined the key areas we would like to see the next Victorian Government address to help us to prevent cancer, empower patients and save lives through research, support services and public education campaigns.

Joanne loves to cook. Her passion for baking led her to start her own social enterprise that's now helping people impacted by cancer and living with a disability.

Christmas can be difficult for people living with cancer and who have experienced a major change or loss in their life. These tips aim to help you make the most of this holiday season.

After his aunty passed away from cancer and his grandpa was diagnosed, 10-year-old Kyen decided to sell his prized footy card collection to raise money for Cancer Council.

Ryan was 32, fit and healthy, and had never smoked a day in his life, when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.

Ground-breaking research which is investigating a new way to treat cancer, has received a major funding boost.

Six-year-old cancer patient Hayley lost her hair during cancer treatment.  Dad, Andrew, photographed this one eyelash that clung on for weeks.

Looking after someone with cancer is often something you just do. It’s part of your relationship so the word ‘carer’ may seem unfamiliar. This week we celebrate National Carers Week to say thank you and acknowledge the impact this role may have on your life.

If you are experiencing cancer-related hair loss, our new range of videos can help you choose and style your headwear with confidence. Watch tips from experts Dr. Susan Carland and Dianne Haynes on wearing and styling a headscarf or wig.