Cancer stories and news

Health-washing over the harms of alcohol

With one in three cancers being preventable, empowering Australians to make informed choices about their bodies and health is critical. But opportunistic ‘virtue marketing’ by the alcohol industry is blurring the lines and making it more difficult for people to make these choices. Read more

MP's bold gesture to support cancer

When Eden Foster, MP for Mulgrave, was diagnosed with lymphoma, she turned her personal battle into a mission to help others. Read more

Regional clinical trials to provide quality care at a local level

Clinical trials lead to cancer breakthroughs by improving treatment options and survival for cancer patients and are an important part of optimal care during cancer treatment. But not everyone has the same opportunity to take part. Read more

Stepping up for cancer prevention

In Cancer Council Victoria- led research funded by the Victorian Cancer Agency, we’ve quantified how many cancers are potentially preventable by physical activity. Read more

Without curiosity there are no discoveries

Over the last five years Prof Mark Dawson has uncovered crucial insights into cancer biology, using cutting-edge technologies to study how cancer stem cells respond to treatment, particularly in diseases like acute myeloid leukaemia. Read more

Thriving beyond leukaemia

Thanks to advancement in cancer research, more children are surviving a leukaemia diagnosis. But ensuring they have a good quality-of-life after treatment is just as important as saving their lives. Read more

Treating the whole person - not just the disease

Looking back on his journey with cancer, Peter can reflect on the experience with positivity. Read more

How a clinical trial helps Braxton to ‘find the sunshine’

Despite his advanced cancer diagnosis, Braxton lives every day looking for the positive in life. Read more

If something doesn't feel right, get it checked

If Laurie hadn’t taken the free bowel screening test, he wouldn’t be alive today and would have missed out on so many experiences with his family and friends. Cancer screening saved his life, and many more lives can be saved through early detection. Read more