Cancer stories and news

Walking Stars: Ready to shine in 2022

Friday 11 November 2022

Excitement levels are soaring as an array of stars get ready to walk 21km at night into a cancer free tomorrow.

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Melbourne researchers are discovering how muscle can unlock the potential of cancer treatments

Friday 4 November 2022

A/Prof Gregorevic is using a Cancer Council Victoria grant to understand how this loss of muscle affects cancer treatments, and how that process can potentially be reversed.

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Our election priorities 2022

Thursday 3 November 2022
Cancer Council Victoria is calling on the next Victorian Government to invest in the future of cancer support, highlighting areas of opportunity where increased funding can shape the way we approach cancer care and help people affected by cancer navigate the complexities of treatment, finances, and the physical and emotional side-effects of cancer.   Read more

Giving more than hope on Daffodil Day

Tuesday 6 September 2022

For all that cancer takes, thousands of Australians gave thanks on a special day. Every hour, 17 Australians are diagnosed with cancer. That’s 17 more families faced with the devastating possibility of losing someone they love.

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Miles apart but still side-by-side - You're not alone

Wednesday 24 August 2022

New support campaign to help reach more regional Victorians.

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Don't put off the chance to save your life. Protect against bowel cancer and Get2it today.

Tuesday 23 August 2022

Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. However, we know that 90 per cent of bowel cancer cases could be successfully treated if caught early.

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr Debra Gook

Monday 22 August 2022

Thanks to your support, Cancer Council Victoria’s Grants-in-Aid program funds high quality research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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Queen’s Birthday Honours list recognises two Cancer Council Victoria staff members

Tuesday 14 June 2022

This week two Cancer Council Victoria staff members were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours list: Mr. Todd Harper, Cancer Council Victoria CEO and Dr Michelle Scollo, Senior Advisor, Tobacco.

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Thank you for all that you do

Wednesday 6 April 2022

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

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World-first centre celebrates 10 years of advancing law to stop cancer

Friday 1 April 2022

A decade after launching as the only centre of its kind in the world, the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer continues to have global impact shaping laws that prevent cancer and protect people affected by it.

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‘Food Fight’ launches to protect kids from unhealthy food and drink advertising

Thursday 31 March 2022

Cancer Council Victoria launches Food Fight, a new campaign to protect children from unhealthy food and drink advertising.

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A gift for generations to come

Wednesday 30 March 2022

Cancer has cast a huge shadow over Karen’s family for generations.

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Running for a cancer-free future

Wednesday 23 March 2022

Ridma runs for her “miracle baby”, Dion. The expectant mother was 12 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with aggressive lymphoma in 2015.

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State-of-the-art chair to be a game-changer in radiation treatment

Tuesday 15 March 2022

Soon cancer patients will receive radiotherapy in a more comfortable position as part of a new Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre project funded through Cancer Council Victoria’s Grants-in-Aid research grants program.

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“Dig deep and fight.” Kate and Ava’s story

Wednesday 16 February 2022

Kate was pregnant with her daughter Ava when she was diagnosed with stage two colorectal cancer.

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