Cancer stories and news

Dr John Colebatch’s persistence in the face of resistance from the medical community in the late 1950s brought about a shift in attitudes to the possibilities of finding cures for cancer. Read more

Our experienced cancer nurses are here to help members of the LGBTIQA+ community with the unique challenges they face. Read more

Much like a supercomputer, the cells in our bodies are programmed with various codes. Read more

As 2024 draws to a close, I want to thank all our Daffodil Circle members for supporting all Victorians affected by cancer. Read more

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