Cancer stories and news

Gay knows all too well what it means to be a cancer carer, having cared for two partners through their diagnoses. And while being a cancer carer is never easy, for Gay it came with an extra burden: her own cancer diagnosis.

Cervical screening found Karina's cancer early, when successful treatment was possible. Now, she's using her experience to encourage others to screen regularly.

Carol was 72 when a regular mammogram revealed a lump and she was diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer. She's faced financial stress as a result of her diagnosis but reached out to Cancer Council for help.

Kane died of a rare form of lymphoma when he was 13 years old. His mother Natalie wants cancer research to find new treatments so other families don't have to suffer.

Jenny has remained warm and vibrant through the hardship of supporting two loved ones on their cancer journeys. She is now leaving a gift in her Will to honour their lives and memories.

Exercise is the last thing most cancer patients want to do after chemotherapy. But for Ebony, a mum of two and a Walking Star, it helped her through her ordeal with breast cancer.

Many cancer patients and their carers have big concerns over how COVID-19 might affect them. Fortunately, there’s a vital line of support still available to help them through this tough time.

Thanks to successful treatment and the support of his family, Trent made it through two encounters with cancer. The experience has made him more open to stepping out of his comfort zone and speaking his mind.

In February this year, Emma's busy life was about to change. Shockingly, the mother of two was diagnosed with breast cancer, then soon afterwards, COVID-19 hit Victoria.

Jarryd Roughead, AFL legend and melanoma cancer patient has shared a video message about his recent experience using telehealth for his latest consultation. 

“We even have people in their 70’s embracing the new technology and are now enthusiastic about the video calls.” 

Jo-Anne was only 32 and a single mum to a seven-year-old when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of sinus cancer. She was only the 54^th person in the world to be diagnosed with this cancer called sinonasal glomangiopericytoma.

People like you are making sure the Victorian Government' policy is shaped by the voices that matter most – people who have been touched by cancer.