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Fundraiser launched for young dad fighting stage four cancer

At 37, Canberra man Dan Tye was diagnosed with aggressive colorectal cancer. The family is asking for the public's help to raise funds.

Rise Above celebrates 40 years of helping cancer patients

A free event at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan on Saturday kicks off a year of anniversary events for the region's cancer support charity.

Kambah woman takes on Dry July for sister with breast cancer

Marnie Murrell is going on the wagon for Dry July, giving up alcohol for a month to raise money for cancer services.

Young Canberra martial artists kick into action for Camp Quality

Canberra Martial Arts and Fitness students are kicking, striking and flipping their way to raise $10,000 for Camp Quality.

ANU: Higher risk of cancer from ‘Mr Fluffy’ homes

People who lived in ‘Mr Fluffy’ homes have higher risks of cancer, according to the ACT Asbestos Health Study.

Workshops helping Cancer patients to Look Good Feel Better

Warm sunlight beams through glass windows as participants of this month’s Look Good Feel Better workshop sit at their stations.

Canberra’s own Climber Against Cancer

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

New hope for Aussies battling early stage breast cancer

Australians who face a high chance of cancer returning have been given new hope with the federal government expanding a treatment subsidy.

Give the gift of research, support and hope this Mother’s Day

Canberrans will join the Mother’s Day Classic on Sunday 12 May to show their support and raise funds for women facing breast cancer.

Prostate cancer knows no age: A call to action for younger men

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, the peak national body for the disease, has released a Survivorship Toolkit online web app.

Canberra students chop their locks for kids with cancer

Canberra Grammar School students cut and chop their hair to show support for people with cancer and fundraise for Sydney Children's Hospital.

Canberra region father and son take on Tour de Cure

In the spirit of doing what you can to help, Andrew and Caleb Gersbach are about to embark on the Tour de Cure, a mammoth 14,000km bike ride.

Ladies of Canberra, we need to talk about ovarian cancer

In Australia, five women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day, three of those women will die. Canberra's Ann Prunty shares her story.

King Charles thanks public after cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles has given his "heartfelt thanks" for messages of support from the public, in his first statement since being diagnosed with cancer.

Horoscopes 8 – 14 February 2024

Patsy Bennett has put together her horoscopes for the week 8 – 14 February 2024.

ANU: Breakthrough in bowel cancer treatment

By activating a protein in the immune system, bowel cancer cells can be kept dormant, ANU scientists believe.

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