September 2021

$6m funding boost for Victorian Cancer Biobank and ‘bench to bedside’ research

Wednesday 29 September 2021

The Victorian Cancer Biobank, one of the largest cancer biobanks in Australia, has received $6 million in funding by the Victorian Government through the Victorian Cancer Agency to continue its vital work over the next three years in collecting biospecimens of cancer tissue and blood and clinical data for research studies and clinical trials, it was announced today.

Hundreds of undiagnosed bowel cancer cases during COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday 22 September 2021

With new Victorian data showing nearly 500 bowel cancers went undiagnosed in the first three quarters of 2020, Cancer Council Victoria has launched a campaign calling on eligible Victorians aged 50-74 to complete the free bowel cancer screening test.

Hayley Jones appointed Director of McCabe Centre

Monday 20 September 2021

The McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer is proud to announce the appointment of Hayley Jones as the centre’s Director after two successful years as Acting Director.

Victoria a step closer to eliminating cervical cancer by 2030 thanks to $3 million investment

Tuesday 7 September 2021

Victoria is a step closer to eliminating cervical cancer by 2030 with the announcement of Cancer Council Victoria’s ‘Eliminating Cervical Cancer Fund’ today, with $3 million already committed to help achieve the goal.