Rumour has it there is a single cure for cancer locked away from those who need it. This is one of the most popular cancer myths propagated online. But how can this be? Associate Professor Freddy Sitas reflects on the progress of cancer control in the last 20 years.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - and we'd love for you to be part of our fundraising effort. We're aiming to make it our biggest and best year yet. To find out how you can get involved visit the website here.
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Brain cancers include primary brain tumours, which start in the brain and almost never spread to other parts of the body, and secondary tumours (or metastases), which are caused by cancers that began in another part of the body.
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Greer's mother was 55 when she was first diagnosed with a tumour in her kidney. Read how her mother's story inspired Greer to fundraise in her memory.
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Ronan Keating will once again join forces with Cancer Council Australia to stage the Emeralds and Ivy Ball on September 27th, at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont. Entertainment will include Ronan plus special guests to be announced. Buy your tickets here.
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Rumour has it there is a single cure for cancer locked away from those who need it. This is one of the most popular cancer myths propagated online. But how can this be? Associate Professor Freddy Sitas reflects on the progress of cancer control in the last 20 years.
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Cancer Council Australia welcomes $16.1 million investment in bowel cancer screening
15 May 2013 | Media releases
Cancer Council Australia has welcomed a budget commitment of $16.1 million over four years to support the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, and calls on all eligible Australians to take the screening test.
CEO Professor Ian Olver said the new funds would help ensure that the program kept pace with increasing pathology and postage costs, and enable better…
Read moreGenetic breast cancer risk
15 May 2013 | News
Actress Angelina Jolie’s recent public comments about her decision to undergo a prophylactic (preventive) double mastectomy have attracted worldwide media interest.
Given the prevalence of breast cancer in Australia (14,000 new cases and 2700 deaths a year), there has been significant interest in this country in Ms Jolie’s decision.
Although…
Read moreNew study: 61,000 cancer deaths avoided in 20 years
9 May 2013 | Media releases
About 61,000 Australian lives have been saved by improvements in cancer prevention, screening and treatment over the past 20 years, according to new Cancer Council research released today.
The Cancer Council study* compared recent** cancer deaths with the late 1980s, showing the largest reductions in deaths across all types of cancer were for lung, bowel and breast cancers, and an overall…
Read moreHost a Virtual Morning Tea this May and get everyone in Australia involved!
30 April 2013 | Media releases
Every year throughout the month of May, Cancer Council encourages people all over Australia to get together in their community and host a morning tea. Now it’s even easier to support Cancer Council – by hosting a ‘virtual’ morning tea online.
Sometimes life is hectic and we don’t have enough time to catch up with friends and family. The virtual morning tea is ideal for those who are too…
Read moreNew study shows why bowel cancer screening must be an election priority
1 April 2013 | Media releases
A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia shows why expanding the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program should be an election priority for both Labor and the Coalition, Cancer Council Australia said today.
Cancer Council Australia CEO, Professor Ian Olver, said the study of 3,481 South Australian bowel cancer patients…
Read moreGovernor-General presents Cancer Council award to South Australian 'icon of healthcare advocacy'
26 March 2013 | Media releases
Decades of personal devotion to improved cancer outcomes in Australia were recognised today (26/3) when the Governor-General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, presented Cancer Council Australia’s prestigious Gold Medal to “icon of healthcare advocacy", Mrs Judith Roberts AO.
Mrs Roberts, a former President of Cancer Council Australia and Chair of Cancer Council SA, is the first ever…
Read moreAustralia's Biggest Morning Tea turns 20 - a time to reflect on progress in cancer control
Rumour has it there is a single cure for cancer locked away from those who need it. This is one of the most popular cancer myths propagated online. But how can this be?
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Does an aspirin a day keep cancer away?
Could cancer prevention be as simple as taking aspirin? Studies have shown that aspirin may be able to prevent some cancers. But before we add reducing cancer risk to aspirin’s credentials, it’s important to consider the evidence.
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Downsizing in the Big Apple
New York was one of the first US cities to propose a tax on sugary drinks - it was never implemented. However, in recognition of the problem of overweight and obesity among NYC residents, the city health department has a strong focus on addressing this issue.
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No magic bullet but cancer is no longer a death sentence
Today is World Cancer Day. This year’s theme is "Cancer Myths – Did you know?", so it's timely for me to put one prevalent cancer myth to rest. Why haven’t we found a cure for cancer?
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is fairest of them all?
Australians have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. And with Australia Day plans revolving around barbeques, beaches and beers this weekend, have we taken the idea of a sunburnt country too far?
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