Cancer stories and news

You’re the promise each month that support will be there...

For Isla’s parents, Pam and Gareth, hearing their little girl had cancer, and would face years of treatment, filled them with dread. Read more

Advancing research with the next generation

Dr Laura Porter is one of four Postdoctoral Research Fellowship recipients, whose research grant is funded by Cancer Council Victoria's Postdoctoral Research Grants. Read more

Every morning tea is as unique as the person behind it

Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Your generosity and support contributed to raising vital funds for cancer research. Read more

Give hope this Daffodil Day

Every year Cancer Council’s most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign, Daffodil Day, provides hope for people impacted by cancer. Read more

Increased hepatitis B testing needed to protect more Victorians against liver cancer

Liver cancer is the sixth most common and fastest growing cause of cancer-related death in Victoria. In 2022, 617 Victorians were diagnosed with liver cancer and 450 lost their lives to this disease. Read more

Understanding the new vaping laws and how it will protect young people

We proudly welcome world-leading legislation to end the sale of vapes in retail stores. Read more

Unlocking the secrets about cancer

John, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in July 2023, did not think twice when he donated his colon tissue sample to the Victorian Cancer Biobank. Read more

Cancer Council welcomes progress in the fight against vaping

Wednesday 26 June 2024
Quit and Cancer Council Victoria mark the passage through the Senate of legislation to end the sale of vapes in retail stores to further protect Australians from the harms of nicotine addiction. Read more
Professor Erica Sloan

An update from Professor Erica Sloan

We have discovered that beta-blocker drugs play a special role during cancer treatments, such as radiotherapy. We found that by blocking the stress response, beta-blockers boost the function of immune cells, helping the body to protect us during cancer treatment. Read more

Connecting with our Daffodil Circle

Late last year some of our wonderful supporters took the time to visit us and share their personal stories with cancer and the reasons why they have chosen to leave a gift in their Will. Read more
Ashleigh Poh

Paving the way for the next generation of cancer researchers

For Ashleigh Poh, a summer internship has led to a meaningful career working on and leading cancer research projects. Read more

Federal funding for new digital services to best support Australians quitting smoking or vaping

Monday 17 June 2024
The Federal Government and Australia’s leading cessation service, Quit, have announced the expansion of services to include a new national hub - www.quit.org.au - to help people quit smoking and vaping. Quit is a program of Cancer Council Victoria. Read more

Finding community through clinical trials

While she'd first been scared of clinical trials, Jennifer says they're actually safe spaces for people affected by cancer. Read more

Protecting kids from smoking and vaping before they start

Quit, Cancer Council Victoria and VicHealth renew their calls to stop the harmful tobacco and vaping industry from targeting young people to prevent nicotine addiction in children. Read more

The Conversation Hour episode on clinical trials

This episode of the Conversation Hour on ABC Radio Melbourne explores the important role clinical trials play in advancing cancer care and improving outcomes. Listen to the episode here
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