Cancer stories and news

The impact of Lyall's legacy on mesothelioma research

Dr Milad Ghomlaghi is continuing the legacy of the late Lyall Watts, to find a way to silence mesothelioma and stop it in its tracks. Read more

Arabic community champion cervical cancer elimination

With one of the lowest cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in Australia, Victoria is a world leader in cervical cancer control. Read more

30 Years of SunSmart: Transforming childhood behaviours to tackle the burden of skin cancer

Since the introduction of the Victorian SunSmart Schools program 30 years ago, 100 per cent of students wear hats. Read more

Cancer trials improving survival and quality of life for people affected by cancer

People with cancer living in regional and rural communities will now have access to two life-changing clinical trials thanks to a project led by oncology physiotherapist Catherine Williams. Read more

Transforming lives through compassionate care

You can’t manage a cancer diagnosis without addressing the mental health challenges that come with it. Cancer impacts every part of a person’s life, and psychological support is essential. Read more

Colebatch family continue connection to fellowship

Dr John Colebatch’s persistence in the face of resistance from the medical community in the late 1950s brought about a shift in attitudes to the possibilities of finding cures for cancer. Read more

A 'smoking gun' in the gut: Unpacking the surge in early-onset bowel cancer

Once thought of as an "old person’s disease," bowel cancer is now hitting younger Australians at alarming rates. Read more

When caring for someone with cancer becomes a second job

This National Carers Week we spoke to Jacinta, who has cared for her husband Tony through two cancer diagnoses, about the vital role of carers and how she managed to still care for herself during this time. Read more

Win's gift for a cancer-free future

When her daughter, Natalie, died from breast cancer at just 28, it profoundly changed Win. She has since been driven by her mission to honour the memory of her daughter while raising awareness and support for cancer research. Read more

You’re the promise each month that support will be there...

For Isla’s parents, Pam and Gareth, hearing their little girl had cancer, and would face years of treatment, filled them with dread. Read more

Every morning tea is as unique as the person behind it

Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Your generosity and support contributed to raising vital funds for cancer research. Read more

Give hope this Daffodil Day

Every year Cancer Council’s most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign, Daffodil Day, provides hope for people impacted by cancer. Read more

Finding community through clinical trials

While she'd first been scared of clinical trials, Jennifer says they're actually safe spaces for people affected by cancer. Read more

Protecting kids from smoking and vaping before they start

Quit, Cancer Council Victoria and VicHealth renew their calls to stop the harmful tobacco and vaping industry from targeting young people to prevent nicotine addiction in children. Read more

Connecting the dots around Lynch syndrome to help prevent cancer

Sally was only in her twenties when she found out she may be at high risk of having inherited Lynch syndrome. Read more
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