Cancer stories and news

Support groups are increasingly being recognised as an important aspect of professional health care. Yet, many men struggle to seek help. 

With COVID-19 increasing demand for cancer support, particularly in regional Victoria, the Department of Health has teamed up with Cancer Council Victoria to bring better support outside the city.

Our photo gallery acknowledges the work of our amazing supporters who are dedicated to a cancer free future.

Cancer Council Victoria is recognising and celebrating the tireless work of our volunteers for National Volunteer Week (May 17 – 23).

Brenton has seen cancer impact his own family. So he decided to take on a challenge to make a difference.

New funding into clinical trials of $1.5 million was recently announced. These trials aim to improve the quality of life of people diagnosed with cancer.

Our photo gallery acknowledges the work of our amazing supporters who are dedicated to a cancer free future.

Ads for direct-to-consumer cancer marker tests claim they can detect cancer without needing to see a doctor. Do they live up to their promises?

Our photo gallery acknowledges the work of our amazing supporters who are dedicated to a cancer free future.

A new education program based on clinical research is helping cancer patients take charge of their wellness after treatment.

Joining the Cancer Council Victoria Community Advisory Network and sharing her personal experience with cancer not only helped Anna continue her advocacy, it also shaped important decisions related to cancer care and treatment.

As Victoria’s restrictions ease and many of us look forward to a break and time with loved ones over the festive season, for people affected by cancer this can be a particularly difficult time of year.

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.

If you've had a telehealth appointment for your cancer treatment during the COVID-19 restrictions, we'd like to hear from you.