Cancer stories and news

A lawyer who's part of our Legal Support Program shares her guide to organising your affairs post-cancer diagnosis. Read more

Today we welcome an important milestone in tobacco control with the introduction of the Tobacco Business Licensing Scheme. Read more

Bendigo father of two, Tim, has been conscious of his health for a long time. Losing his father to bowel cancer when he was a child, and having his paternal grandfather, aunt and uncle diagnosed with the disease, he knew it was important to check his own bowel cancer risk. Read more

Cancer Council Victoria joins with Quit and VicHealth this World No Tobacco Day (May 31) to draw attention to the ongoing harmful tactics used by the tobacco and nicotine industries Read more

Many Victorians affected by cancer have struggled while dealing with cost-of-living pressures, but support is available. Read more

All children deserve to grow up in a community that supports their health. But this is impossible when the processed food industry bombards kids with unhealthy food marketing, day in and day out. Read more

With smoking rates in the LGBTIQA+ community nearly double the national average, Quit launched a new campaign supporting people who are part of these communities to stop smoking and vaping. Read more

July marked the expansion of Australia’s National Bowel Screening Program with the eligible screening age lowered from 50 to 45. Read more

It had been over a decade since her last cervical screening test when Abbey, busy mum of three, found herself facing a cervical cancer diagnosis.   Read more

Liver cancer is the fastest-rising cause of cancer-related death in Victoria, and it’s largely affecting vulnerable people. Read more

Despite Australia’s universal healthcare system, cancer patients face many unexpected hidden costs, often upwards of $4,000 per year, seriously impacting them and their families. Everyone deserves access to cancer treatment. Read more

Over 90 per cent of Australians living with cancer rely on informal carers (family or friends) who provide critical support during their illness, treatment, and sometimes end-of-life care. Read more

Every Saturday morning throughout the year, an eclectic group of cold-water swimmers gather in a gratitude circle on the sand at Mordialloc beach. The ‘Mordi Sea Dippers’ took on the 'Daffodil Day Dip' in a show of support for the impact of cancer on the community. Read more

In 2018, Daniel Federico lost his brother, Julian, to T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL). Julian was just 20 years old. It left a lasting impact on Daniel who has since channelled his grief into raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support services. Read more