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Protect your skin this summer

Thursday 20 December 2018

As we prepare for the holiday break, and enjoy time outdoors, SunSmart is launching its summer campaign to remind us that everywhere we go this summer, UV will damage unprotected skin. Watch the campaign and read our tips and tricks to protect your skin.

Our election priorities 2018

Monday 5 November 2018

We we have outlined the key areas we would like to see the next Victorian Government address to help us to prevent cancer, empower patients and save lives through research, support services and public education campaigns.

7 ways to cut your cancer risk

Tuesday 25 September 2018

A third of cancers can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. Get to know the seven healthy habits to make small but significant changes today.

Regional doctors better equipped to spot the difference

Tuesday 25 September 2018

Handheld skin microscopes and training will be rolled out to Victorian GPs from October thanks to The Longest Day of Golf participants.

One soft drink a day could increase your risk of cancer

Considering fizzing out that soft drink habit? New findings provide even more reason to make the switch to water.

$2.5 million to provide research hope for low survival cancers

The funding will support eight new research projects to generate breakthroughs in cancers such as lung, pancreatic, brain, mesothelioma and stomach cancer, among others.

7 myths about sun protection

There are many myths about sun protection. To keep you and your loved ones safe this summer, we’ve dispelled seven of the most common claims we’ve heard going around.

Five SunSmart refresher tips for summer

Monday 18 December 2017

Did you know UV levels are strong enough in summer to damage your skin in just 11 minutes? Make sure you don’t get caught out. Check out these five handy tips to make sure you have sun protection sorted. Read more

Bowel cancer – a simple home test could save your life

Monday 14 August 2017

Are you or someone you love aged 50 or over? If so, you may be at a higher risk of bowel cancer. Tragically, bowel cancer claims the lives of 80 Australians every week. But it doesn't have to. A home screening test is available for free as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Read more

Publication profile: Understanding Bowel Cancer

Monday 14 August 2017

Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer affecting Victorians. If found early, 90% of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated. The key is early detection. Our Cancer Council booklet, Understanding Bowel Cancer is a very handy resource to refer to if you have any symptoms, in the process of being tested, or have been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Read more

Victorian-first curriculum-aligned resources launched to help teachers and students learn about youth vaping harms

Teachers of year 7-10 students will now have access to a range of new vaping education resources designed to teach young people about the dangers of vaping and help create healthy communities. Read more

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Cancer Council Victoria would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We would also like to pay respect to the elders past and present and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal people.

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