Cancer Council Victoria is calling on people to support Daffodil Day this August to bring hope to the 70 Victorians diagnosed with cancer each day.
A new international report has upgraded the cancer risk from solariums to the highest risk category, alongside tobacco and asbestos.
Cancer Council Victoria's partner company, the Cancer Cooperative Research Centre Pty Ltd (CTx), set up only 2 years ago, has recorded significant progress in its quest to discover new, effective small molecule cancer drugs from Australian research.
Cancer advocate Brosie McCann (Australia) will today begin his ascent up Africa's tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of the 2009 World Cancer Campaign 'I love my healthy active childhood'.
One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. If you think this is one too many, buy a daffodil in August and give hope to all those touched by cancer.
Greek people affected by cancer are encouraged to attend a free Living with Cancer Education Program at St Vincents Hospital on Monday 24 August.
Cancer Council’s community-based advocacy campaign (www.getbehindbowelscreening.com.au) has motivated 10,000 Australians to call for expansion of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, amid new research showing 93% of bowel cancer patients can survive if diagnosed early.
Australian consumers want the government to stamp out the many avenues used by junk food companies to reach children such as games on websites, email promotions, text messages and pay TV, according to Jane Martin, Senior Policy Adviser for the Obesity Policy Coalition.
Mildura residents have raised an impressive $25,000 through Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this year to support the 250 locals diagnosed with cancer each year.
Yarra Ranges residents are preparing for what organisers expect to be the most memorable local event this year – the Cancer Council Victoria’s Yarra Ranges Relay For Life.
A chronic shortage of family members and close friends who have cared for someone with cancer has prompted the Cancer Council to call for volunteers and reduce the feelings of isolation attached with such care.
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.
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.
