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Living with Lynch syndrome, and why it’s always better to know

Karen comes from a family with at least three generations of Lynch syndrome, but doesn't let it define her life. Read more

Calling 13 11 20 when you get a cancer diagnosis is vital

David, who was diagnosed with liver cancer 30 years ago, shares his five tips for people recently diagnosed with cancer. Read more

Busting clinical trial myths

Dr Dishan Herath from Western Health helps to dispel common misconceptions around participating in clinical trials. Read more

Clinical trials through the eyes of a patient

Jules, diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in 2020, shares her experience as part of a clinical trial and her advice to Victorians recently diagnosed with cancer. Read more

Don’t take the risk, take the test 

If you’re aged 50 to 74 you will have received a bowel screening kit in the mail. Bowel cancer survivor, Laurie, is urging all Australians who receive the test to Get to It.  Read more

Don't try and do it all on your own

Tuesday 8 August 2023

Rachel was 19 weeks pregnant when she found out she had cancer. The 33 year old office clerk was diagnosed with stage 3, ductal carcinoma when she found a lump on her breast in December 2021. Read more

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger

Stacey-Lee, 28, a part-time nurse, has been diagnosed with cancer three times. She was diagnosed with leukaemia for the first time when she was 3 years old, and then relapsed when she was 7 years old. Read more

"I never thought cancer would be my story"

Thursday 22 June 2023

When Nicole was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was terrified of the pain her family would be put through watching her fight for her life. Read more

The extra mental load: Cancer and COVID-19

Thursday 19 January 2023

Rose found herself seeking support from Cancer Council Victoria’s nurse counselling service after being diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic.

Giving more than hope on Daffodil Day

Tuesday 6 September 2022

For all that cancer takes, thousands of Australians gave thanks on a special day. Every hour, 17 Australians are diagnosed with cancer. That’s 17 more families faced with the devastating possibility of losing someone they love.

Cancer Stories - Karen's Family

Wednesday 30 March 2022

Cancer has cast a huge shadow over Karen’s family for generations.

Running for a cancer-free future

Wednesday 23 March 2022

Ridma runs for her “miracle baby”, Dion. The expectant mother was 12 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with aggressive lymphoma in 2015.

“Dig deep and fight.” Kate and Ava’s story

Wednesday 16 February 2022

Kate was pregnant with her daughter Ava when she was diagnosed with stage two colorectal cancer.

Cancer Support during Covid-19

Thursday 10 February 2022

With a surge of COVID-19 cases throughout the community and conditions changing rapidly, it’s a critical time for Cancer Council Victoria to provide support for people affected by cancer.

“If cancer doesn’t get me, COVID’s going to.”

Wednesday 12 January 2022

Kathrine’s immunocompromised, in remission from ovarian cancer, and has tested positive for COVID. This is her experience.

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