Cancer stories and news

Recognising our volunteers for National Volunteer Week

Friday 14 May 2021

Cancer Council Victoria is recognising and celebrating the tireless work of our volunteers for National Volunteer Week (May 17 – 23).

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Sam’s family would give anything to see him again

Friday 7 May 2021

“I see a beautiful little boy growing up without his dad, who won’t be there to share his milestones."

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Brenton walking and smiling

Brenton's walk for a more beautiful world

Tuesday 25 May 2021

Brenton has seen cancer impact his own family. So he decided to take on a challenge to make a difference.

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Clinical trials to improve life during and after cancer

Tuesday 25 May 2021

New funding into clinical trials of $1.5 million was recently announced. These trials aim to improve the quality of life of people diagnosed with cancer.

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Thank you for all that you do

Thursday 22 April 2021

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

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Achieving a major research goal

Wednesday 21 April 2021
Progress against leukaemia: A/Prof Daniel Gray has discovered how cancer cells resist drug treatment in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
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Brent’s starting early on building a better world

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Brent began taking part in Relay For Life as a 28-year-old. Ten years later, his passion led him to another step: leaving a gift in his Will.

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Hype or hope? Cancer marker tests sold online

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Ads for direct-to-consumer cancer marker tests claim they can detect cancer without needing to see a doctor. Do they live up to their promises?

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The crucial research you’re supporting this year

Wednesday 21 April 2021

Through all the challenges we’ve faced in the past year, there’s been one big thing giving us hope: the ground-breaking cancer research projects you help fund.

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Somehow, Marnie kept smiling through COVID-19 and cancer

Monday 29 March 2021

“When I was diagnosed, it was a time in my life when I was just starting to find my feet and discover where I belonged in the world. Then it all came crashing down.”

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Pat's journey with cancer

Thursday 25 March 2021

Being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 74 was the last thing Pat expected. Now she wants to ensure her own children and grandchildren are diligent about their breast health.

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"I want to contribute what I can, while I can"

Wednesday 10 March 2021

AFTER being diagnosed with young onset colorectal cancer (YOCRC) three years ago, Emma Barrance-Kelly is helping improve cancer outcomes for others.

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Teens presenting to hospital with sunburn. We need to do better.

Tuesday 2 March 2021

Sunburn on a child or adolescent means something has gone wrong in our duty of care to protect the younger generation. It’s a condition that’s particularly hard to stomach given sunburn is almost always preventable. It simply should never happen.

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Vicki’s cancer diagnosis left her in financial distress

Saturday 24 October 2020

Vicki was diagnosed with aggressive stage 1 lung cancer and her life quickly spiralled as the costs of treatment built up. A call with our financial counsellor was one of the most important calls of her life. 

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An exciting new class of cancer treatments

Tuesday 9 February 2021

An up-and-coming group of anti-cancer drugs has shown promising signs in a recent study, increasing the chance of kinder and more effective therapies for bowel and breast cancer patients.

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