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Finding the right support when you need it most is important to your overall wellbeing as you manage the news of a diagnosis, treatment and life after cancer.
Free, short term phone counselling services to help you work through any cancer related concerns.
Finding ways to manage the impact of cancer on daily life is important.
Connect with others and participate in our free education programs.
A guide to support services available to Victorians affected by cancer.
Information on dealing with, planning for and looking after somone at the end of life.
Caring can be rewarding but also challenging, both physically and emotionally.
Information and support programs related to legal and financial matters.
Information for employees and employers.
Key published articles, newsletters and updates from The Cancer Council.
News from Cancer Council Victoria and stories of those affected by cancer.
Learn about cancer and COVID-19, and updates about our support services.
This guide is an essential resource for people affected by cancer, including their family, friends and carers
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Call or email our experienced cancer nurses for information and support.
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Cancer information
What is cancer?
Where cancer starts, how it spreads, common risk factors and symptoms.
Types of cancer
Explore our A-Z list of cancer types, with information on diagnosis and treatment.
Treatments
Learn about cancer treatments and find your local treatment centre.
Cancer statistics
Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Early detection offers one of the best chances of cure.
Prevention
Rare and less common cancers
A cancer is rare or less common when it only affects a small number of people.
Advanced cancer
Advanced cancer usually can’t be cured, but it can often be controlled.
Genetics and risk
For some families, an inherited faulty gene means their risk of cancer is much higher.
Children, teens and young adults
No matter what age a child is, a cancer diagnosis will have a big effect on them.
Cancer information and support services for Victorian Aboriginal communities.
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Cancer information and support services for LGBTQI+ communities.
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Find out how we help patients access clinical trials.
Victorian Cancer Registry
A world leader in data collection on cancer in Victoria.
Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer
Testing policies and campaigns that can reduce population cancer risk.
Cancer Epidemiology Division
Undertaking research to understand factors that can contribute to the development of cancer.
McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer
Find out how we use the law to prevent cancer and to protect people affected by it.
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