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The Relay of Positive Penny’s Life

With Penny Jackson's positive demeanour, it's hard to imagine just four months ago she was fighting for her life against an aggressive cancer.

Put down the drink and reduce your risk this World Cancer Day

FARE and Cancer Council ACT want to remind us on World Cancer Day, that you can lower your cancer risk by reducing your alcohol intake.

Inequities of cancer care continue during pandemic

Today is World Cancer Day and a key theme this year is ‘close the care gap’ which highlights inequities of cancer care exacerbated by COVID.

Splash into summer

Stay sun-safe and stylish in these chic looks, available in the too-hot-to-handle CBR. Emily wears Zanthus Sunglasses $54.95, cancercouncilshop.org.au; Boheme swimsuit $189.95 and Bedouin dress $220, David Jones; Tesselli Tammy sandal $229.95, Happy...

All I want for Christmas is to look after my wellbeing …

With one third of cancers able to be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle, Cancer Council ACT Healthy Lifestyle series will support Canberrans to reduce their risk this summer.

The Longest Day golf challenge fundraiser for Cancer Council ACT

Social photos at the Longest Day golf challenge fundraiser for Cancer Council ACT, at various ACT golf courses.

Cancer Council ACT research grants are open

ACT researchers can now apply for Cancer Council ACT Research Project Grants, which fund much-needed research into cancer treatments.

This week be aware that ‘skin cancer doesn’t discriminate’

It may not feel like it right now, Canberra, but Australia is one of the sunniest countries on Earth. Don’t be fooled by our lack of beaches and current surplus of clouds, melanoma...

Verity Hawkins appointed new Cancer Council ACT CEO

Cancer Council ACT has announced Verity Hawkins as the newly appointed CEO to lead the cancer prevention, support and research organisation.

Support Sarah’s hope of a cancer-free future this Daffodil Day

For the past 25 years, 43-year-old Sarah McGoram’s life has been an uphill battle, but she is desperate to remain eternally optimistic despite her mountain of challenges. Diagnosed with a rare cancer called...

ACT Community urged to dig deep this Daffodil Day

The Cancer Council ACT is in desperate need of the Canberra community's help as its annual Daffodil Day has fallen victim to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

Social photos at the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser at Car Mechanical Services, Fisher. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

Cancer Council ACT shares key quitting tips on World No Tobacco Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners are asking millions of tobacco users to commit to quit this World No Tobacco Day, 31 May. According to the WHO, worldwide around 780 million...

Walking a new track: how the Bold Bandannas will relay their way

The Bold Bandannas will be travelling a new track this year as they relay their way for the Cancer Council’s annual Relay for Life fundraising event. Donning their iconic bandana pants and colourful...

World Cancer Day: What will you do?

Cancer Council ACT is encouraging the community to think about how they can work together to create a cancer free future on World Cancer Day.

Spot check: Skin checks have never been as important

New insight from the 2020 Melanoma Skin Cancer Report shows only 11% of people worldwide have their moles checked by a dermatologist at least once a year. Australasian College of Dermatologists representative Professor...

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