Cancer stories and news

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.

Cancer can be expensive. Join our focus group and share your experience to help others and influence change.

For people affected by cancer the bushfires have had far-reaching affects. Our Holiday Break property owners share their heartbreak of what remains of their property. 

 We need to do more. This ground-breaking report shines a stark light on the experiences of trans and gender-diverse Australians in general health care and cancer care.

What makes a successful support group - Ararat organisers share their tips after 20 years

Peter Mac’s researchers are looking to learn from your experiences of cancer and treatment to advance the search for cancer cures. Become a community representative - you don’t need a science background.

As part of our ongoing work to reduce the costs of cancer, Cancer Council Victoria has made a submission to the Parliament of Victoria’s Inquiry into Expanding Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone.

Cancer Council Victoria supports US  guidelines  being adopted in Australia to increase the access of young Australians to potentially effective therapies and better outcomes.

See our new resources to support you and people affected by cancer. 

Cancer can be expensive. Join our focus group and share your experience to help others and influence change.

Pensioner, Lynne travels long distances for thyroid cancer treatment and says accommodation support would help.

Jill watched her son Jake die of pancreatic cancer at only 35. When Jill was later diagnosed with melanoma, his awful experience meant Jill was ready to refuse treatment. 

Cancer patient, Jenni's seen first hand how out-of-pocket costs vary according to the doctor, hospital, treatment, private health fund, policy and the policy excess.

People with cancer have higher rates of mental illness: that’s why Cancer Council Victoria made a submission to the Royal Commission into Mental Health