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Get the girls together this October and raise vital funds for women affected by cancer.
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More than 230,000 lives saved since the 1960's thanks to innovative cancer control measures
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For 20 years, the Victorian Cancer Biobank has played a vital role in advancing cancer research in Victoria - equipping researchers with high-quality, well-annotated biospecimens to support discovery and improve outcomes for people with cancer.
Some of the most important cancer research discoveries made were only possible because of a few exceptional people who saw hope when others didn’t. People like Professor Donald Metcalf who, like many others, faced an uphill battle dedicating their work to solving cancer’s mysteries.
We’ve known for years that cancer prevention and early detection can save lives, but now, through our Epidemiology Division’s own research, we know how many lives have been saved thanks to cancer control measures.
Dja Dja Wurrung and Waywarru woman, Cassie, has integrated her cancer experience into her lessons – raising awareness of sun safety and the repercussions of sun exposure.
