Cancer stories and news

Once thought of as an "old person’s disease," bowel cancer is now hitting younger Australians at alarming rates. Read more

“For many years, the Christmas tradition for my wife Joyce and I was to do Meals –on Wheels during Christmas week. Read more

In 1999, in the heart of Murrumbeena, a new tradition began as the first-ever Victorian Relay for Life kicked off at Duncan Mackinnon Athletics Track. Read more

Find out how your support is accelerating treatment breakthroughs for pancreatic cancer patients. Read more

Over the coming months, thousands of golf enthusiasts will hit the greens for a cause that’s bigger than the game itself – The Longest Day. Read more

Based in the vibrant city of Knox, mum-of-three Felicia is using her voice to help raise awareness of the need to protect our children from junk food advertising in the places they commute, learn and play. Read more

In Victoria, we are so lucky to live in a beautiful state with beaches and bushland to explore. And summer is a fantastic time to be outdoors with friends and family. But living in Victoria also means the UV will consistently reach above three right up until April. Read more

Speaking to other families impacted by cancer these holidays, Tahli says it’s important that every member of the family gets the support they need. Read more

Providing accessible and culturally responsive care services for Aboriginal people is essential to closing the cancer care gap. Read more

We are deeply saddened by the passing of internationally renowned genetic epidemiologist Professor John Hopper AM. Read more

This National Carers Week we spoke to Jacinta, who has cared for her husband Tony through two cancer diagnoses, about the vital role of carers and how she managed to still care for herself during this time. Read more

Hope shone bright for Daffodil Day this year, thanks to everyone who enthusiastically got involved. Read more

The Brands Off Our Kids campaign is urging government to put the health of the community above the profits of the processed food industry and introduce measures to protect our children from this unhealthy marketing. Read more

I’m excited to share the latest updates and breakthroughs made possible by your kind support.  Read more