January 2007

 

Cancer Council urges Victorians to participate in bowel cancer screening

Wednesday 31 January 2007
The Cancer Council Victoria has welcomed the Victorian launch of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and is urging eligible Victorians to participate.

Cancer Council Arts Awards 10th anniversary: Call for entries

Monday 29 January 2007
The Cancer Council Victoria's Arts Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and inviting submissions of stories, poems, films or artworks.

Doreen Akkerman's service to cancer patients honoured

Monday 29 January 2007
Doreen Akkerman, Director of our Cancer Information and Support Service, has been honoured with an Australia Day award for work with cancer patients and their families.

Relay Spirit Lives On

Monday 29 January 2007
Geelong Relay For Life expects to reach its fundraising total of more than $2 million raised since the event began, when it holds the 2007 event at Beckley Park.

Time to quit? Over 4 out of 5 smokers not happy to keep smoking

Wednesday 3 January 2007
An overwhelming 84% of current smokers are not happy to keep smoking, according to new figures released today.