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Cancer Council Victoria

Cancer Council Victoria is a non-profit organisation involved in cancer research, prevention and support.

Vision and mission

Prevent cancer. Empower people. Save lives.

How Cancer Council Victoria can help

Cancer Council Victoria provides current, evidence-based information about preventing cancer and managing a cancer diagnosis.

Information lines / help line

Cancer Council Victoria’s cancer information and support line is available for all people affected by cancer, their families, carers and friends. Cancer Council nurses support people with questions about cancer, and link people to trusted information and support services.

  • Call Cancer Council on 13 11 20 Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm AEST, excluding public holidays.

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Last reviewed: November 2024

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Top tips to avoiding sneaky hidden sugars in your food - Cancer Council Victoria

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Hepatitis B & Liver Cancer - Cancer Council Victoria

If you have chronic hepatitis B, you're at risk of liver damage and liver cancer. In Australia, there are over 218,000 people living with chronic hepatitis B. Prevention is the best protection – vaccination can prevent hepatitis B infection and related liver cancers.

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Exercise and cancer: Overview - Cancer Council Victoria

Understand the importance of exercise, and the benefits of exercise during and after cancer treatment, including tips and example exercise techniques.

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Get the facts on vaping - Victorians urged to 'see through the haze' - Cancer Council Victoria

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Supporting patients with abnormal Cervical Screening Test results

Support patients to understand their abnormal Cervical Screening Test results and next steps, including colposcopy. Download and access resources.

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Side Effects of Head and Neck Cancers | Cancer Council Victoria - Cancer Council Victoria

Common side effects of head and neck cancer include mouth problems, changes to breathing and speech, swallowing difficulties and other physical changes.

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Working when you have cancer - Cancer Council Victoria

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Comprehensive Guide to Prostate Cancer | Cancer Council Victoria - Cancer Council Victoria

Key questions on prostate cancer such as what is it, how common is it & what are the risk factors & symptoms.

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Caring for yourself - Cancer Council Victoria

Many carers say that providing care can affect their health and wellbeing, relationships, work and finances.

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Immunotherapy - Cancer Council Victoria

Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. The main type uses drugs known as checkpoint inhibitors.

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