Cancer stories and news

Our 2017 Annual Review shows a snapshot of what we do in the areas of research, prevention and support for people affected by cancer. We hope that, as you scroll through the new digital format, you will see the breadth of our work and efforts in reducing the impact of all cancers for all Victorians.

Support groups connect people affected by cancer and help them manage the challenges they may face. With 124 groups meeting locally across Victoria, people gather on a regular basis to share life experiences and information. Find out how the Wimmera Prostate Cancer Support Group got started and connects with their local community.

We speak to Chelsey, a 13 11 20 cancer nurse who has spent her career supporting people affected by cancer. It has been a passion of hers to connect people to the right support when they need it most, especially at times when they do not know where to turn.

Clinical trials are a gold standard treatment option, yet it can be challenging to make the decision to participate. Why not hear from others who has been through the experience of a treatment clinical trial. We have four new videos of people sharing their stories on how they got involved and what it entails.

Are you experiencing cancer related hair loss? Join us for lunch and a workshop with Susan Carland about head scarf styling tips. You can also learn how to get the most out of using a wig and the ways Cancer Council Victoria can support you and your families.

Considering fizzing out that soft drink habit? New findings provide even more reason to make the switch to water.

Supporting those affected by cancer can be challenging for families and friends, and sometimes they don’t know what to say. Here are our top tips.

The funding will support eight new research projects to generate breakthroughs in cancers such as lung, pancreatic, brain, mesothelioma and stomach cancer, among others.

Thank you to all Dry July participants who took the challenge in 2017 to give up alcohol for one month. It was a grand fundraising effort, and as a result, Cancer Council Victoria can embark on four projects which aim to provide support to reduce the burden of cancer.

We offer a range of free factsheets to help guide you through financial and practical questions you may have when diagnosed with cancer.

Meet Sara, our Practical Support Program Manager. Read on to find out about Sara’s role, what practical support means and get a glimpse into a typical working day for Sara.

The year 2018 marks the 20^th anniversary of Relay For Life in Australia. The first Relay For Life took place in Murrumbeena, Victoria; 261 participants raised $75,000 for Cancer Council Victoria. Twenty years on, Relays are now held in every State and Territory, with more than 134,000 participants raising over $14 million each year for Cancer Councils across the country.

There are many myths about sun protection. To keep you and your loved ones safe this summer, we’ve dispelled seven of the most common claims we’ve heard going around.

“I was diagnosed two weeks before my wedding.” John’s survived cancer, not once, but twice. The second time with a baby on the way.