- About us
- About cancer
- What is cancer?
- Types of cancer
- Causes of cancer
- Early detection
- After a diagnosis
- What to expect
- Living with cancer
- Treatment
- After treatment
- Find a specialist
- Support
- Online resources
- Share your cancer story
- FAQ
- Publications
- Prevention
- Sun safety
- About skin cancer
- Causes of skin cancer
- Check for signs and symptoms of skin cancer
- About sunscreen
- Preventing skin cancer
- Vitamin D
- UV Index
- Nanoparticles and sunscreen
- SunSmart position statements
- Cancer Council Sun Protection
- SunSmart schools and early childhood programs
- Sun protection in the workplace
- Campaigns and events
- 10 myths about sun protection
- Nutrition and physical activity
- Smoking and tobacco
- Reduce your risk
- Early detection
- Workplace cancer
- Sun safety
- Get involved
- News
- Health professionals
- Advocacy
Join our network
Blog
To stay updated on the latest news and information released, simply type in your address below and click subscribe.
What’s the bravest thing we can do for cancer this World Cancer Day?
February 4 is the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day and this year we are celebrating the progress Australia has made in cancer, while recognising that there is still a long way to go to reach a cancer free future.
Continue reading What’s the bravest thing we can do for cancer this World Cancer Day?
The birth of Slip, Slop, Slap and the science behind nation-wide behaviour change
Former Cancer Council Victoria CEO, David Hill, shares how science was used to change a nation's attitude towards skin cancer and its prevention with iconic programs and campaigns such as ‘Slip, Slop, Slap,’ and ‘Timebomb.’
Continue reading The birth of Slip, Slop, Slap and the science behind nation-wide behaviour change
Categories:
What happens to your skin when you get sunburnt? A dermatologist explains
Too many Australians pay with their lives for their past sun exposure, with over 2,000 dying from skin cancer each year. The good news is skin cancer is primarily a preventable cancer.
Continue reading What happens to your skin when you get sunburnt? A dermatologist explains
Categories:
Globally, and at home, we need a plan to reduce cancer inequalities.
Australia has some of the best cancer survival rates in the world, but unfortunately this success story masks some stark inequalities. For instance, Australia’s most disadvantaged populations are 37 percent more likely to die of cancer than the richest.
Continue reading Globally, and at home, we need a plan to reduce cancer inequalities.
Categories:
Why men with cancer need improved emotional support throughout their cancer experience
The focus on men’s physical health in preventing cancer is important, but it’s also critical that we promote men’s emotional health, particularly for those living with cancer.
Continue reading Why men with cancer need improved emotional support throughout their cancer experience
Categories:
About this blog
Read about the latest in cancer related news and research and find out what they really mean from our panel of experts.
Back to top