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Latest news: Cancer Council

Canberra’s own Climber Against Cancer

Local principal, outdoor enthusiast and cancer survivor Caitlin Horan is an ambassador for Climbers Against Cancer.

Canberra teen bakes treats for cancer research

Canberra teen Genevieve Power is hosting her seventh Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for those impacted by cancer.

Laps of fun as St Mary MacKillop students Relay For Life

Participants of the Relay For Life do lap after lap in support of the Cancer Council and its research to find a cure for cancer.

Young Australians overestimate vaping among peers: ANU

E-cigarette use is seen as widespread, common and normal among young Australians even though hard data indicate that the clear majority of teens have not vaped, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.   

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea turns 30!

Thursday 25 May will mark the thirtieth annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (ABMT), where Aussies have come together throughout the decades and raised over $200 million for those affected by cancer.

Groundbreaking research aims to personalise cancer treatment

Cancer Council SA-funded researcher Associate Professor Stephanie Reuter Lange from UniSA hopes that a simple computer program can help personalise treatment for cancer patients.

‘Healthy’ alcohol marketing misleading: study

Alcoholic drinks that claim to be healthier, more natural, "cleaner" and free of carbohydrates and guilt might be misleading consumers, the Cancer Council has warned. 

Daffodil Day raises hope for a cancer-free future

Students at Alfred Deakin High School (including our cover stars), are gearing up for Daffodil Day (Friday 28 August) where they will be working hard to raise money for Cancer Council ACT. After...

Have you heard? Daffodil Day Appeal

Cancer Council ACT is asking the Canberra community to raise more than hope by donating a virtual daffodil online.

Connect over a cuppa to help fight cancer

Cancer Council ACT is encouraging the local community to connect over a cuppa for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 28 May and join thousands across Australia in support of those affected...

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