Latest cancer council News

Joe Biden has advanced prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9. What does this mean?
You usually need more than a few drops of blood, saliva or urine to detect illnesses. Here’s why
Upcoming Life Now Events Supported By City Of Busselton
Alcohol And Cancer: What You Need To Know
Life Now Yoga course gives Sarah time for herself – a carer’s perspective
Living Well, Even When Life Is Limited
New research reveals more than 8.6 million Australians would be misled by sugar and carbohydrate claims on alcohol products, prompting urgent call…
Cancer Council WA welcomes new vaping regulations in workplaces
Cancer Council WA fully supports new WA vaping regulations May 2025
Five Thoughtful Ways To Remember Loved One
Financial Advice Boost For Cancer Patients
Cancer isn’t just physical: here’s why supportive care is just as important
Plans to regulate and tax vapes will put the health of Australians at risk
New research could improve breast cancer detection during surgery
Breast cancer survivor becomes face of new appeal for cancer support services
Serap’s From terminal diagnosis to Cancer Council volunteer 
A ketamine nasal spray will be subsidised for treatment-resistant depression. Here’s what you need to know about Spravato
Supporting Victoria’s Future Cancer Research Leaders
Bridging the cancer evidence gap for people experiencing homelessness
Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Cancer?
Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0 wins prestigious national awards
We’ve awarded $5.8m to fund 13 world-class new research projects
What financial support is available for cancer patients in Western Australia?
Earth Day: Environment And Health
HMAS Perth team takes on Port to Pub swim
Daughter Shaves Head To Support Mum, Raising $11,000
Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Cancer Diagnosis
New Campaign Aims To Curb Rise In Fatty Liver Disease
Season 10 Of Million Dollar Fish Was Off-the-scale
Safeguarding Australias position as tobacco control leaders – new smoking health warnings, pack inserts and a ban on menthols from April 1
How To Get Most Flavour Out Of Your Vegies
Truth About Tanning And Why Sun Safety Still Matters
Jo’s “One day I was a normal 32-year-old, fit and healthy then the next day I was literally in menopause.”   
Finding New Ways To Treat Metastatic Breast Cancer
Smoking cessation: New program proves successful in curbing tobacco use
Australia’s vaping laws are protecting young people: Generation Vape assesses the impact of Australia’s vaping laws on parents and teachers 
Teachers need more support to deliver key health lessons to kids
New study challenges findings used by tobacco and e-cigarette manufacturers to lobby against effective policies
Cancer Council WA welcomes new Minister for Preventative Health
Here’s what’s different about Slinda, the single-hormone contraceptive just added to the PBS
New Steps In Call To Enact DNA Discrimination Ban
Cancer Council welcomes Federal Governments commitment to strengthening tobacco law enforcement
National Advance Care Planning Week: Planning for your future matters
Is sports participation a protective factor against vaping for young people? 
New campaign empowers young people to break free from vaping
How to talk to your teen about vaping – resources for parents and carers
5 Things You Should Know About HPV
4 Simple Ways To Manage Cancer-related Fatigue