Cancer stories and news

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

As a haematologist, a specialist in blood diseases, for more than 20 years, Prof. Dawson treats patients with blood cancers while also running a large research lab. Read more

When women support women, anything is possible. Invite ‘the girls’ round this spring for Girls’ Night In and join hundreds of others who are dedicated to supporting research into women’s cancers. Read more

When her daughter, Natalie, died from breast cancer at just 28, it profoundly changed Win. She has since been driven by her mission to honour the memory of her daughter while raising awareness and support for cancer research. Read more

Peking Duk have opened up about their experience with cancer in a limited-edition Rolling Stone zine published on Monday 2 September. Read more

Your generosity is ensuring more Victorians are receiving the cancer information and support they need. Together, we’re letting people know they are not alone. Read more

Ground-breaking discoveries that have the potential to revolutionise cancer treatment in the years to come. Read more

Significant advancements in HPV immunisation, cervical screening, and treatments have put Victoria on track to be one of the first jurisdictions in the world to eliminate cervical cancer. Read more

A ground-breaking at home finger-prick blood test to measure patient cancer remission and reoccurrence could transform cancer monitoring. Read more

Peter is leaving a gift in my Will to Cancer Council Victoria in the hope that it can facilitate research and cancer awareness in the future. Read more

Prof. Kathryn Backholer and her team have developed a revolutionary image detection system to monitor the marketing of unhealthy food products to children that are known to increase risk of cancer. Read more

Melbourne researchers are, for the first time, aiming to transform how liver cancer is treated by improving our understanding of how liver tumours are formed. Read more