Cancer Council Victoria

Cancer Council Victoria Cancer Council Victoria is a cancer charity committed to preventing cancer, empowering people and saving lives. Prevent Cancer. Empower Patients. Save Lives.

Every year, more than 30,500 Victorians will be diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 11,000 will die from cancer. The number of cases will increase as our population grows and ages. Survival will also improve as we get better at early detection and treatment of cancer. Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

Our hearts are with Mel Schilling, and all who knew and loved her. Today, we remember Mel’s powerful message: if somethi...
27/03/2026

Our hearts are with Mel Schilling, and all who knew and loved her.

Today, we remember Mel’s powerful message: if something feels off, don’t ignore it. Get it checked.

If you or someone you love needs support, call Cancer Council on 13 11 20.

Recognising rare cancers and cancer predispositions early can save lives by enabling earlier detection, prevention and p...
22/03/2026

Recognising rare cancers and cancer predispositions early can save lives by enabling earlier detection, prevention and personalised treatment.

🧬 Lynch syndrome is an inherited predisposition syndrome which gives people an increased chance of developing certain cancers across their lifetime, often at a younger age than usual.

People with Lynch syndrome have a significantly higher risk of developing bowel and endometrial cancers.

How can I get a diagnosis?
👉 The first step to diagnosis is to create a full picture of your family’s cancer history. This can help guide your GP to identify your chance of having Lynch syndrome and the need to be tested.

👉 If genetic testing is appropriate, you will be referred to the familial cancer service in your state. At your initial appointment you will meet with a genetic specialist (counsellor) who has expertise in Lynch syndrome.

👉 Genetic counsellors will assist you and your family to understand the genetic testing process and support your decision making throughout.

👉 If you receive a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome, you will be told which of the genes is mutated in your family. It’s important to know this because your gene variant can affect your chance of developing cancer and therefore the type of surveillance management you will need to undertake.

If you have any concerns about yourself or a family member, you can always reach out to the Cancer Council information and support line on 13 11 20.

Learn more about Lynch syndrome here: https://ccvic.org/4dxisfG

Remember: there is no such thing as a safe tan.A recent investigation by The Guardian Australia highlights the rise of “...
18/03/2026

Remember: there is no such thing as a safe tan.

A recent investigation by The Guardian Australia highlights the rise of “tanning apps” encouraging users to deliberately spend time in the sun to tan, adding to their skin cancer risk. Some apps are rated suitable for children and promote tailored UV exposure routines.

Our SunSmart program was interviewed for the story, voicing concern over the dangers these apps pose to public health.

Any tan is a sign of skin damage. Protect your skin and stay SunSmart. Slip. Slop. Slap. Seek. Slide.

For more information on sun safety, visit https://ccvic.org/4lDnlpI

We’re excited to announce that endurance athletes Stefan and Lachlan Lamble – better known as Lambros Army – have offici...
16/03/2026

We’re excited to announce that endurance athletes Stefan and Lachlan Lamble – better known as Lambros Army – have officially teamed up with Cancer Council to raise awareness and funds for people affected by cancer.

The brothers’ motivation is deeply personal: losing one grandmother to cancer and watching another go through a 10-year journey. And now, they’re gearing up to take their global fundraising efforts to amazing, new lengths.

Having inspired and connected millions of Australians through their energy and enthusiasm, their ongoing involvement with Cancer Council will have a powerful impact – raising vital funds for cancer research, prevention and support services.

To kick things off, the duo has their sights set on their next extraordinary challenge: a 5,300km run across the US, from New York to California, in just 100 days.

We’re excited to have Stefan and Lachlan onboard! To show your support for all their activities, head to www.cancervic.org.au/donate/lambrosarmy 💛

Thank you to everyone who went Dry last July to support Cancer Council through Dry July 💛In 2025, 1,291 incredible peopl...
12/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who went Dry last July to support Cancer Council through Dry July 💛

In 2025, 1,291 incredible people chose to fundraise for Cancer Council, raising an amazing $349,207 to help power our 13 11 20 Information and Support service.

13 11 20 is a free and confidential service that connects people affected by cancer with trusted information, emotional support and practical guidance when they need it most.

We are proud to be a beneficiary partner of Dry July and deeply grateful to every supporter who helped make this impact possible 🌟

Together, it’s all of us against cancer.

Today we came together for an important milestone in Cancer Council Victoria’s reconciliation journey - the launch of ou...
12/03/2026

Today we came together for an important milestone in Cancer Council Victoria’s reconciliation journey - the launch of our new Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan.

We were honoured to welcome Uncle Colin Hunter Junior from the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation., Alistair King, CEO of Reconciliation Victoria, and Shannon Gleeson, Strategic Projects Manager at Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc, alongside our staff and guests.

Our Stretch RAP represents our ongoing commitment to equity, partnership and cultural safety, guided by the deep knowledge and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

We’re proud of this moment and look forward to continuing this work together.

Learn more here: https://ccvic.org/4bmmgOc

10/03/2026

Nobody knows what you're going through like someone who's been through it before.

So, if you want to chat with someone who understands what you're facing and can talk about how they coped in a similar situation, call us on 13 11 20 and we'll connect you with the peer support you need.

For more information on Cancer Connect, head to: https://www.cancervic.org.au/get-support/services/connect-learn/cancer_connect

04/03/2026

Today is HPV Awareness Day 💛

HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. It’s a common sexually transmitted infection that usually has no symptoms and often clears on its own, but it can lead to serious illness. In fact, 80% of people will have HPV at some point, often without even knowing it.

Angie from the Cancer Prevention & Advocacy team breaks down what HPV is, why it matters, and how the HPV vaccine and regular cervical screening play a vital role in protecting your health.

Prevention starts with conversation. If you have questions, we’re here on 13 11 20.

For more info about the HPV vaccine, visit: www.hpvvaccine.org.au

The free bowel screening test could save your life – just like it saved Laurie’s.Laurie felt healthy and had no symptoms...
26/02/2026

The free bowel screening test could save your life – just like it saved Laurie’s.

Laurie felt healthy and had no symptoms. But after he did the test, he found out he had bowel cancer.

Laurie is grateful to be here to tell his story as part of Cancer Council Victoria’s bowel screening campaign.

“I urge everyone to do their bowel screening test as soon as they get it. If you’ve lost your test or it’s expired, request a new one and do it. Don’t take the risk, it saved my life, and it could save yours too,” he said.

People aged 45 to 49 can now request their free test kit through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, while people aged 50 to 74 automictically receive a bowel screening kit in the mail every two years to the address on their Medicare account.

Request your free bowel screening test kit today at https://ccvic.org/4aGFA8A

What if we could stop pancreatic cancer from spreading and help treatments work where they once couldn’t?Professor Matth...
18/02/2026

What if we could stop pancreatic cancer from spreading and help treatments work where they once couldn’t?

Professor Matthias Ernst and his team have discovered a key protein, HCK, that helps pancreatic cancer grow and hide from the immune system. Even more promising, blocking HCK can make immunotherapy more effective.

With community support, the team has already achieved major breakthroughs:
🔬 Barcoding cancer cells to track the most aggressive ones
🚫 Reshaping the tumour environment by blocking HCK
🎯 Preparing new HCK targeted treatment combinations

This research is opening new possibilities for one of the toughest cancers.

Tomorrow is Cancer Research Giving Day!

Your last chance to have your donation DOUBLED by our generous matching donors until we reach our target.

Support research like Dr Ernst's, donate now: https://ccvic.org/4qHzNWi 💛

At just 11 years old, Seamus was diagnosed with a rare bone and muscle tumour, Ewing sarcoma.After 12 months of hospital...
17/02/2026

At just 11 years old, Seamus was diagnosed with a rare bone and muscle tumour, Ewing sarcoma.

After 12 months of hospital stays and missing almost an entire year of school, Seamus finally received the news he was in remission. “Mum gave me the biggest hug I’ve ever had,” he says.

Now 26, Seamus is the youngest member of our Community Advisory Network, helping shape the future of cancer care. He is also lending his voice to Cancer Research Giving Day.

“Supporting research today means saving even more lives tomorrow.”

Cancer Research Giving Day is coming up, but you can donate now.

Your donation will be DOUBLED until midnight Thursday, 19 February or until we reach our target.

Donate now: https://ccvic.org/3OikOEO 💛

What if surviving cancer didn’t have to mean losing your fertility or facing lifelong hormonal changes?For many Victoria...
16/02/2026

What if surviving cancer didn’t have to mean losing your fertility or facing lifelong hormonal changes?

For many Victorians, life‑saving cancer treatments can unintentionally harm the ovaries — affecting fertility, hormone health, and long‑term wellbeing.

Professor Karla Hutt and her team are working to change that.

Their research is uncovering how treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and even new immune checkpoint inhibitors can damage eggs and ovarian tissue — and they're looking for ways to protect reproductive health without weakening the treatments themselves.

By understanding exactly how this damage occurs, Karla’s lab is paving the way for future therapies that could safeguard fertility, prevent premature menopause, and help survivors go on to live full, healthy lives long after treatment ends.

Cancer Research Giving Day is coming up, but you can donate now.

Your donation will be DOUBLED until midnight Thursday, 19 February or until we reach our target.

Donate now: https://ccvic.org/4bXRqgS 💛

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