How we help

Prevention Stories

Supporting research, seeking policy change and implementing programs to help us stop cancer before it starts.

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Bowel cancer screening saves lives - the proof is in

Screening is the best way to detect early signs of bowel cancer

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Turning the tide of skin cancer

Our SunSmart skin cancer prevention programs are recognised as one of Australia's great health achievements.

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Plain packaging - A landmark victory against Big Tobacco

In 2012, Australia made world history in the fight against Big Tobacco with plain packaging.

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Making bowel cancer history

Bowel cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in Australia.

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Leading the global effort to eliminate cervical cancer

Cervical cancer rates have plummeted in Australia since screening began in 1991.

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Reducing cancer risk by eating well and being active

Cancer Council funded research has shown that thousands of cancer cases could be prevented.

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Protecting Australians at work

Research shows thousands of cancer cases each year are due to occupational risk factors.

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