New data shows lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer in female cancer deaths
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed that lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the cause of the most cancer deaths in Australian women.

Distressed callers answered at Christmas
More than 2000 Victorians will be told they have cancer in December, over 800 will loose the battle and many will be told the good news that they are cancer free. The Cancer Council Victoria today urged the community to be aware that a helpline would operate over the Christmas period.

Ones man’s epic adventure for the cancer fight
Cancer Council Victoria supporter, Mr Mike McKenzie, will ride his bicycle from Melbourne to Perth in memory of loved ones lost to cancer on Thursday 18 December.

Cancer Action Plan welcomed
The Cancer Council Victoria has welcomed today's release of the new Cancer Action Plan. Director, Professor David Hill, said it was extremely pleasing that the Victorian Government had put together and launched the plan - a first for Victoria.

Nurses urged to register for revamped program
A specialised breast care nurse education program has been revamped and places are now open for 2009. The postgraduate unit, ‘Breast Care Nursing: Foundations for Practice’, is offered by La Trobe University and the Cancer Council Victoria.

David Hill presents at All Ireland Cancer Conference
The keynote speaker at the 4th All-Ireland Cancer Conference will be Dr David Hill, who will talk about reducing the burden of cancer through behaviour change and public policy.

Pap test data reveals pleasant surprise
Data released from the Victorian Pap test Registry contradicts fears that young women having the cervical cancer vaccine may discontinue Pap tests, believing they're no longer needed.

Coping with cancer at Christmas
Celebrating Christmas can be difficult for people who have experienced a major change or loss in their life. Edwina Beddoes, Senior Nurse on the Cancer Council Helpline, spoke to patients, families and friends affected by cancer, as well as people coping with the loss of a loved one to find out how they coped with Christmas.

Epping resident wins Cancer Council Raffle
Epping resident, Carina Marasco, was the lucky winner of a new Mazda2 Neo in the Cancer Council Victoria Raffle, which raised over $150,000 in 2008.

'Taboo' topic tackled at cancer workshop
Sexual and intimate changes after cancer will be the focus of a free workshop to be held in Carlton on Friday December 5. Almost all cancer treatments have the potential to alter sexual function. The workshop will discuss ways to stay sexually confident regardless of partnership status.

New hope for advanced cancer patients
Living well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special Cancer Council forum to be held in Carlton on Wednesday 3 December. The free forum will help people achieve quality-of-life and answer questions about superannuation and legal wills.

Cancer Council applauds Coxy’s decision to speak out
Having TV presenter and musician Geoff ‘Coxy’ Cox speak publicly about his recent bowel cancer diagnosis will boost awareness of a cancer that kills 80 Australians each week.

Cancer Council makes bowel cancer screening kits 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 our initiative to make bowel cancer screening accessible to all Victorians over 50.

Local cancer campaigner acknowledged
Dr Ian Roos has been acknowledged as the winner of our prestigious President's Award in a ceremony at the Melbourne Museum today to celebrate and thank supporters.

Life after cancer seminar
Life after cancer treatment will be the focus of a special Cancer Council seminar to be held in Carlton for survivors and their family and friends on Saturday 29 November.

Victorian communities get into the Relay For Life spirit
Cancer Council Victoria is calling on all supporters to rally their friends and family together, and sign up as a Relay For Life team at their next local event.

Act now to help prevent cancer
With around 3,000 Victorians dying from preventable cancers every year, the Cancer Council Victoria is asking residents to make a donation this month to support prevention programs that save lives.

Relay For Life celebrates 10 years in Australia
First held in the Melbourne suburb of Murrumbeena with 260 locals, Relay For Life has grown to see over 93,000 people from 150 communities across the country raise over $14 million each year.

Quit launches a new campaign targeted at parents
New data from The Cancer Council Victoria has revealed that every week 4 Victorians lose a parent under the age of 50 to a smoking-caused illness.

New support for people with blood or bone marrow cancer
New support for people with blood or bone marrow cancer will expand the Cancer Connect phone support program, enabling people to speak to trained volunteers with similar experiences.

Welcome new report aims at cutting smoking rates to 9% or less by 2020
Raising the price of cigarettes and increasing public education campaigns about smoking are priority actions needed to reduce the toll of tobacco, according to a new report.

Sexuality and intimacy focus of Cancer Council forum
Adjusting to sexual and intimate changes after cancer will be the focus of a free Cancer Council forum to be held in Melbourne on Wednesday October 29.

Don't get burnt - get SunSmart!
With the start of daylight savings we're encouraging Victorians to check the SunSmart UV Alert daily before planning outdoor activities to ensure you protect your skin.

Cancer survivor rallies girlfriends for cancer fight
Women from across Victoria will get together this October to catch up on the gossip, to celebrate friendships, and to raise funds to fight women’s cancers through the Cancer Council’s Girls Night In.

Get online to help save women’s lives
With thousands of Victorian women getting together this month for The Cancer Council Victoria’s Girls Night In, Baw Baw resident Kayla Henry is urging other women to help raise over $1 million to defeat women’s cancers.

Website launched to support Australia’s 130,000 breast cancer survivors
About 130,000 breast cancer survivors in Australia are facing the challenge of life after breast cancer. Today a new website has been launched to provide support on the journey.

Free Cancer Council seminars in Ballarat and Ararat
Cancer has touched the lives of many in the Ballarat and Ararat communities. We're holding free seminars in each city to discuss cancer issues affecting the local residents.

Free forum in Mildura: When Cancer Won't Go Away
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a Cancer Council forum to be held in Mildura on Saturday 18 October.

Key health groups call for review of self-regulated advertising
A Jim Beam television advertisement ‘The Stalker' has been pulled from the airwaves after a complaint by key health agencies was upheld by the Advertising Standards Board (ASB).

Local residents seize the opportunity to shine at the Arts Awards Exhibition in Ballarat
Artwork by Ballarat residents, Casey McIntosh and Petera Clamp, have been selected for exhibition in The Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards 2008, and will be on display in a free public exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat from 11 October to 2 November.

Cantonese cancer update: 4 October
Cantonese people affected by cancer are encouraged to attend a free Living with Cancer Education Program at the Western Hospital on Saturday 4 October.

Apply for Postdoctoral Cancer Research Fellowships & Postgraduate Cancer Research Scholarships
Two postdoctoral fellowships (applications close 3 October) and 4 postgraduate scholarships (1 medical and 3 science - closing 3 November) will be awarded to start January 2009.

SunSmart gives Victorians something to sing about - from September there are 5 things to remember!
Slip! Slop!Slap! - the catchy slogan that's been the backbone of SunSmart's sun protection campaigns has been updated to include 2 new activities - Seek! and Slide!

Research shows Darebin women using Cancer Council support service
Latest statistics from The Cancer Council Victoria show that in the past year 77% of Darebin residents seeking information and support from the Cancer Council Helpline were women, and 23% of these calls related to women’s cancers.

Wyndham wins award at Relay For Life State Conference
Wyndham’s reputation for being generous and supportive is growing with the local community receiving recognition from The Cancer Council Victoria at the recent Relay For Life State Conference.

Show your support for Victoria's proposed tobacco reforms
The Victorian Government is proposing new tobacco reforms. Take a moment to voice your support online and help protect kids from the harms of tobacco.

Cancer Council proud of Melbourne Awards finalist
Dr Amanda Hordern of the Cancer Council Victoria has been honoured for her work to cancer services at the Melbourne Town Hall as part of the Melbourne Awards.

OPC calls for national approach to junk food advertising
The Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) today applauded the South Australian and Queensland governments for their leadership in considering ways to protect young people from junk food advertising.

ACMA’s children's TV standards fail to provide protection
As childhood obesity continues to escalate in Australia, the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) has condemned new draft Children's Television Standards for failing to adequately protect the children.

Inspired Italian community digs deep to raise over $12,400
Nearly 400 Italian residents of the City of Wyndham showed their community spirit at a fundraising event for The Cancer Council Victoria that raised over $12,400 for the fight against cancer.

Global survey highlights the need for cancer prevention campaigns to correct misbeliefs
GENEVA, Switzerland – Many people hold mistaken beliefs about what causes cancer, tending to inflate the threat from environmental factors and minimising the hazards of behaviours well established as cancer risk factors.

Australian to lead the world in cancer fight
Professor David Hill, Director of The Cancer Council Victoria, will begin his role as President of the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) on 27 August 2008 at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva.

Major US report concludes tobacco promotion and advertising increases tobacco use
A new report released in the United States has concluded tobacco promotion and advertising causes increased tobacco use and depictions of smoking in movies can prompt youths to smoke.

Today is Daffodil Day
With over 300,000 Victorians diagnosed with cancer since Daffodil Day began 15 years ago, we urge you to buy a daffodil on Friday 22 August, and send a message of hope.

Health groups welcome Vic Government’s 5-year tobacco plan
Peak health groups have nominated removing cigarettes from shop displays and extending smokefree areas to cars as keys to the Victorian Government's new 5-year tobacco strategy.

Greek cancer update: 29 August
Greek people affected by cancer are encouraged to attend a free Living with Cancer Education Program at the Austin Hospital on Friday 29 August.

Shades of Glory: Entries sought for SunSmart awards
The search is on to find Victoria’s best shade initiative in the 2008 SunSmart Shade Awards. For the first time, workplaces, sports clubs, schools, childhood centres and local government can enter.

Vietnamese breast cancer update
Vietnamese women affected by breast cancer and their family and friends are encouraged to attend a free Living with Cancer Education Program at the Western Hospital on Tuesday 26 August.

Study suggests graphic health warnings on cigarettes may reduce teen smoking
Graphic health warnings on cigarettes may lower teenagers' intentions to smoke, according to a new study looking at the smoking uptake of over 4,000 Australian school students.

Urgent call for Family Cancer Connect volunteers
We need volunteers who have cared for a family member or friend with cancer to support others through the Family Cancer Connect program - a telephone peer support service.

Daffodil Day celebrates 15 years
With over 300,000 Victorians diagnosed with cancer since Daffodil Day began 15 years ago, The Cancer Council Victoria is urging people to buy a daffodil on Friday 22 August, and send a message of hope to all those affected.

Help celebrate 15 years of Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Friday 22 August and it's all about hope - hope that one day we'll win the fight. In August, almost 9,000 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer, so events like Daffodil Day are essential.

Sale gets cancer update
The Cancer Council Victoria will host a free cancer seminar for Sale residents on Friday 8 August informing the community how to reduce their risk of cancer.

NSW to introduce Australia’s toughest smoking laws: Quit urges Vic Gov to follow
NSW is cracking down on the tobacco industry, announcing today the introduction of tough new laws to reduce smoking, including a complete ban on the display of cigarettes in shops.

Relay For Life is coming to City of Yarra
City of Yarra residents are counting down to Saturday 13 November and what local organisers hope will be one of the biggest fundraising events the area has seen – The Cancer Council Victoria’s Relay For Life.

Fertility, sexuality and cancer: Free health professionals seminar
The Cancer Council will hold a free Fertility, Sexuality and Cancer seminar for health professionals in Tasmania on Monday, 4 August. Doreen Akkerman AM will join Dr Kate Stern from the Royal Women’s Hospital to discuss sexuality and fertility issues after cancer.

Breast awareness and screening as essential as ever
A review of research into the effectiveness of breast self-examination has prompted The Cancer Council Victoria to remind women of the importance of screening and breast awareness.

Last chance for local sports clubs to join Call To Arms
Time is running out for local sporting clubs to join the 470 Victorian clubs that have already registered for The Cancer Council Victoria’s Call To Arms event to fight back against cancer in men.

Quit slams QANTAS for tobacco promotion
QANTAS has reintroduced in-flight tobacco sales, despite a decision made 10 years ago to remove cigarettes from onboard, duty-free sales.

Getting the jump on a healthy lifestyle
A recent survey of 3,000 parents reported that one third of children were not reaching the recommended physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes a day.

Young celebs rally to fight cancer
Carrie Bickmore and a host of Melbourne celebrities will put the glamour back into fundraising when they launch The Cancer Council Victoria’s 2008 Daffodil Ball at the Albert Park Hotel at 7pm on Tuesday 22 July.

Volunteers needed for Clash For Cancer
We need volunteers for the Clash For Cancer - the AFL match between the Bombers and Demons on Saturday 2nd August at the MCG.

Giving Indigenous Australians a fair go in the fight against cancer
During NAIDOC week, The Cancer Council Victoria will be raising awareness of the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.

Free forum: Coping with advanced cancer
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special Cancer Council forum to be held at the Immanuel Health Services in Brunswick East on Saturday 26 July.

Sharp decline in solariums shows impact of new legislation
Data released by the Victorian Government shows a staggering 29% decrease in the number of sites with a tanning unit, and a 19% decrease in the number of licensed tanning units.

Free Cancer Council seminar coming to Sale
Cancer has touched the lives of many in the Shire of Wellington with around 200 people diagnosed with cancer each year. The local community is invited to attend a free seminar that The Cancer Council Victoria is holding to discuss how we are leading the fight against cancer.

Hume residents needed this Daffodil Day
With the 15th anniversary of Daffodil Day just around the corner, The Cancer Council Victoria is urging Hume locals to join Margaret Vidler and volunteer this Daffodil Day to help the fight against cancer.

Health experts call on alcohol industry to do its bit
A coalition of health agencies has called on the major alcohol companies to take greater responsibility for the problems caused by alcohol misuse.

Mill Park Soccer Club joins the fight
Mill Park Soccer Club has become the first club in Whittlesea City Council to join The Council Victoria’s 2008 Call To Arms event to tackle local men’s toughest opponent - cancer.

Family Cancer Connect volunteers urgently needed
We urgently need volunteers who've cared for a partner, family member or close friend with cancer to provide phone support to others going through a similar experience.

Breast care nurse program thriving
Breast cancer care has come a long way thanks to the efforts of people like Dr Amanda Hordern who developed the 1st tertiary Distance Education Program for Breast Care Nurses 10 years ago.