August 2018

 

New campaign shows what smokers can ‘win’ by quitting

Thursday 30 August 2018

A new TV-led public education campaign from Quit Victoria casts a light on all the things smokers hate about smoking, such as the cost, the isolation, the breathlessness and the constant feeling of being judged.

Cancer Council calls for investment in clinical trials ahead of Daffodil Day: Friday 24 August

Monday 20 August 2018

Cancer Council Victoria is highlighting the importance of investment in clinical trials ahead of Daffodil Day this Friday 24 August, with less than 6% of Victorian adult cancer patients currently taking part.

Optimal cancer care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people resource released

Wednesday 15 August 2018

The new Optimal Care Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Cancer has been released today, developed to improve cancer treatment experience and outcomes for First Nations people.

Cancer Council Victoria statement on Health Complaints Commissioner black salve finding

Friday 10 August 2018

Cancer Council Victoria welcomes the Health Complaints Commissioner's finding to permanently ban a Victorian man from providing health services after he convinced a woman that he could treat her cancer using black salve.

Vale Jarrod Lyle

Friday 10 August 2018

We are deeply saddened about the passing of professional golfer Jarrod Lyle from cancer.