Arts Awards Melbourne Exhibition
Providing a creative voice for Australians touched by cancer, Cancer Council Victoria is proud to open its inspiring Arts Awards Exhibition at 120 Collins St, Melbourne on Sunday 19 July 2009.

Brain cancer survivor joins Call To Arms
Cancer Council Call To Arms supporter James Logan was only 31 when he discovered he had a malignant brain tumour. Heavily involved with his football club, he's helped lead the club's Call To Arms fundraising activities to fight cancer in men.

Professor David Hill, AO, honoured with National Drug & Alcohol Award
The Director of Cancer Council Victoria, has been acknowledged with the Honour Roll Award at the National Drug and Alcohol Awards (NDAA), presented at the culmination of Drug Action Week, Friday 26 June 2009, in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra.

PapScreen Victoria celebrates its 18th birthday
Since PapScreen Victoria was established in 1991, one woman's life has been saved from cervical cancer every week, so as the program turns 18 there are hundreds of reasons to celebrate.

Sun sets on solariums: number of solarium sites cut in half
The sun is setting on the solarium industry as effective legislation coupled with more informed consumers are having a dramatic impact on the industry, according to SunSmart Manager, Sue Heward.

Time is running out for free cancer vaccine
Women aged 18 to 26 are being urged to get their first dose of the vaccine by 30 June 2009. The vaccine helps to protect women against cervical cancer and also protects against 90% of genital warts.

Quit calls for the great Australian ‘smoko' to be renamed
Quit has called on fellow Australians to get behind a push to change the name of a work break from 'smoko' to 'quito', saying the term no longer represents the habits of most Australians, and could act as a trigger for those trying to quit to have a cigarette.

What's On: Clash For Cancer 2009
The 4th annual Clash For Cancer AFL match between founding partner Essendon Football Club and the Melbourne Football Club will kick off Cancer Council’s 2009 Call to Arms campaign on Friday 19 June.

Would you like a cartoon character with that?
Australian consumers are sick of sneaky tactics used by food marketers such as using movie characters, toys and competitions to promote pester power and the purchase of unhealthy foods and drinks and want the government to intervene, according to the Obesity Policy Coalition's senior policy adviser, Ms Jane Martin.

Help Cancer Council campaign to save 30 lives a week
New data on bowel cancer screening released this month highlights the urgent need to fully implement screening for all Australians over 50, according to Cancer Council Australia.

Remember to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide in the snow
With the ski season officially opening, SunSmart Manager Sue Heward is urging people to protect themselves from ultraviolet (UV) radiation at the snow.

Confronting personal issues after chronic illness
Confronting body image, self-esteem and sexuality will be the focus of a free Cancer Council workshop in Sale this June for patients overcoming chronic treatments, including cancer.

Call To Arms - Give cancer the boot
Australian sportsmen are joining Call To Arms to help tackle their toughest opponent yet - cancer. Players are encouraged to wear a yellow armband at one of their games in July to help raise awareness and funds for cancer.

Free seminar for Hamilton cancer survivors
Life after cancer treatment will be the focus of a special RACV-sponsored Cancer Council seminar, to be held at Hamilton on Wednesday 10 June.

Obesity inquiry lacks teeth on ads and labelling
Peak health groups have warned that the recommendations by the parliamentary inquiry into obesity released yesterday have given the junk food industry a free pass and are out of step with public demands.

Free cancer forum in Warrnambool: 12 June
Living well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special RACV- sponsored Cancer Council forum, to be held in Warrnambool on Friday 12 June.

Call To Arms - Give cancer the boot
Australian sportsmen are joining Call To Arms to help tackle their toughest opponent yet - cancer. Players are encouraged to wear a yellow armband at one of their games in July to help raise awareness and funds for cancer.

New support campaign to raise awareness
Cancer Council Victoria has launched a state-wide advertising campaign on June 1 to raise awareness of support services for people with cancer and their family and friends which can be accessed via 13 11 20.

Cancer questions campaign to get radio attention
Cancer Council Victoria today launched a state-wide radio and print advertising campaign that focuses on the questions cancer raises and the emotional impact on families.

Vitamin D needs rise as UV levels drop in Victoria
Victorians should now be checking how much sun they need to ensure they get enough vitamin D over winter, according to SunSmart.

Women aged 18 to 26: Get your free cervical cancer vaccine now
Women aged 18 to 26 are being urged to access the free cervical cancer vaccine now, as it will cost $450 in 6 weeks time: half of the economic stimulus payment.

Quit says an increase in tobacco prices would be a major public health victory
An increase in tobacco prices would provide smokers with key motivation to quit the deadly habit, and result in enormous public health gains, according to anti-smoking group Quit.

Cancer Council bowel screening tests not affected
We wish to assure those who've purchased a bowel cancer screening kit through Cancer Council Victoria that these tests are not affected by the government recall of some kits from the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

Victorian on-line “self-service” cancer statistics system launched
The Victorian Cancer Registry today launched its new “self-service” data system to make available, for the first time, on-line access to extensive Victorian cancer data.

Health experts call for alcohol tax reforms in budget
A Coalition of health agencies has today urged the Federal Government to implement more aggressive taxing of high-alcohol products in response to recent ABS statistics that highlight a disturbing trend away from lower strength beer towards mid and full strength.

500,000 Victorians have a cuppa for cancer
When 10-year-old Lily Chanter's father lost his life to melanoma 3 months ago, she knew she wanted to do something to make a difference. This month, she's turning her passion into action, and joining more than 8,000 other Victorians as an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea host.

Cause for a Cuppa
Cancer Council Victoria is urging all Victorians to take time for a tea this May and help save lives by taking part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Shamburger video evens stakes on junk food advertising blitz to children
Parents, leading health and consumer groups have renewed calls for tougher advertising regulations, after releasing figures warning that Australian children are force fed about 2200 junk food advertisements on television per year.

Carers who get cancer overwhelmed
People caring for someone with a disability or chronic illness who get cancer can become overwhelmed with their situation. Like 67 year-old Redmond recently diagnosed with advanced throat cancer who is the full time carer of his frail wife with dementia.

Cancer Quackery the target of new information
People who falsely promote and provide unethical, fraudulent and potentially dangerous treatment for cancer are the focus of three significant documents launched by the Cancer Council today.

Free cancer forum in Warragul: 4 May
Living well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special Cancer Council forum to be held in Warragul on Monday 4 May.

Relay For Life celebrates 10 years in Australia
Relay For Life, the Cancer Council's largest fundraising event, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Australia, and to mark this significant milestone a special event is being held at Federation Square, 8am-2pm on Thursday 16 April.

New data reveals a key way to reduce smoking rates, and save money
Almost three-quarters of smokers (74%) say they would try to quit the habit if cigarette prices increased by 50% according to new research released today.

Cancer Council makes life-saving bowel cancer tests available to all Victorians over 50
Bowel cancer kills 80 Australians every week. However, if detected early enough, nearly all cases could be cured. That's the message behind Cancer Council Victoria's initiative to make bowel cancer screening accessible to all Victorians over 50.

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea helps locals in need
One Australian is diagnosed with cancer every 5 minutes, but with the Cancer Council Victoria‘s Australia's Biggest Morning Tea coming up this May, it could take as little as 5 minutes to help save a life.

Health groups slam Coca-Cola for misleading consumers
Coca-Cola will be required to set the record straight and correct any potentially misleading impressions given by its 'Myth Busting' campaign. Peak health groups have heralded the announcement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as a wake up call for junk food manufacturers who hide behind marketing spin to suggest their products aren't unhealthy.

Cancer carers often young
The Cancer Council Victoria is focusing on the issues and difficulties, which affect carers both young and old, at an annual carers' seminar in Melbourne on May 23.

Locals get behind a Relay good cause
Registrations for the 2009 Mildura Relay For Life are on track to beat last year’s attendance, which attracted 1,000 locals for the overnight relay style event.

Senate alcopop vote a setback for the health of Australians
A coalition of health agencies has slammed the Senate's decision to reject the alcopops bill. The coalition, made up of the Australian Drug Foundation, Cancer Council Victoria, Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre and VicHealth, is adamant that more needs to be done by the Government to promote a safer drinking culture in Australia.

Alcohol policy coalition urges senate to pass bill
A Coalition of concerned health agencies today urged the Senate to pass the alcopops bill. "The Senate must ensure that alcopops are not sold at pocket money prices," said the Alcohol Policy Coalition spokesperson and Australian Drug Foundation's Head of Policy, Geoff Munro.

Last chance to get creative with cancer arts awards
Entries to the 2009 Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards are closing soon and local artists are encouraged to get creative before it's too late.

Cancer Council Victoria offers support to affected bushfire areas
In an open letter to newspaper editors the Cancer Council has announced its awareness that many of its supporters, as well as people currently facing cancer, live in areas subjected to the recent bushfires. Our thoughts are with every Victorian impacted by the fires.

New evidence calls for urgent action on alcohol marketing to teens
A coalition of major health bodies has called for tougher rules on alcohol marketing in light of new research that found a causal relationship between owning alcohol-branded merchandise and underage binge drinking.

New research shows shade in schools has a positive impact on adolescent sun habits
Building shade structures at secondary schools could play a major role in addressing young people's poor sun protection behaviours. A new study, published in the prestigious British Medical Journal, reveals for the first time that students will use - not avoid - shade if it is made available.

Coping with cancer after a natural disaster
When a natural disaster occurs, people affected by cancer can face additional hardships, practical difficulties and complex emotional reactions. Information, practical advice and emotional support is available from the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.

Latrobe Valley Relay For Life postponed
Cancer Council Victoria and the local Relay For Life Volunteer Organising Committee today announced the postponement of the Latrobe Valley Relay For Life event. Initially scheduled to take place on 21 and 22 March, the event will now be held in Latrobe Valley in March of 2010.

Hume Relay For Life postponed
Cancer Council Victoria and the local Relay For Life Volunteer Organising Committee today announced the postponement of the Hume Relay For Life event. Initially scheduled to take place on 21 and 22 March, the event will now be held in Hume in 2010.

Cancer Council supporter walks more than 6,000km to raise funds
Melbourne teacher Michael Mitchell has really gone out of his way to help fight cancer, walking from Cape York in Queensland to Wilson's Promontory in Victoria to raise funds.

Baw Baw Relay For Life postponed
Initially scheduled to take place on 14 and 15 March, the event will now be held in March 2010. Postponing an event is never easy, but we support the local organising committee's decision to allow Baw Baw residents to focus their immediate efforts on the bushfire appeal.

Breast care nurses explore new horizons
Breast care nurses throughout Australasia will be linked at a national conference that will update them with the latest skills and knowledge to be opened by the Minister for Health, the Hon. Daniel Andrews.

Cancer Council cautions: Pap tests don't detect ovarian cancer
During February, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council Victoria is reminding all women that Pap tests do not detect or prevent ovarian cancer - a misconception believed by many.

A healthy childhood can reduce cancer risk
This World Cancer Day, families are being urged to promote healthy active lifestyles for their children, as overweight and obesity during childhood can lead to chronic diseases later in life such as type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Colac Relay For Life postponed
Cancer Council Victoria and the local Relay For Life Volunteer Organising Committee today announced the postponement of the Colac Relay For Life event.

Global survey highlights need for more cancer prevention campaigns in Australia and New Zealand
People in Australia and New Zealand most at risk from some cancers will often downplay their own risk, a global survey today highlighted.

Cancer Council partners to secure free billboards
Cancer Council Victoria has partnered with outdoor media companies to secure ongoing FREE billboard advertising space to promote the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.