Latest News from Cancer Council WA

$2 million for research into rural cancer

In an Australian first, a team of WA researchers will look for the reasons why people from regional and rural areas with cancer do worse than metropolitan cancer patients.

The project will be the single largest and most significant study to look at ways to avoid delay, assure patients get the best treatment and ultimately improve outcomes for Australian rural cancer patients.

Read the media release about this important new project.

Take a good look at yourself

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world.

The good news is that 95% of skin cancer can be cured if found early. Learning how to check your skin could save your life.

Find out more about how to spot skin cancer at our 'checking for skin cancer' page.

Tobacco costs the Australian economy more than it’s worth

A new report commissioned by the Cancer Council Western Australia debunks tobacco industry arguments that higher tobacco taxes will be detrimental to the Australian economy.

It also shows there are gains to be made in driving down tobacco use through increased taxes.

Read the full report and the fact sheets.

Cancer Council online forum

Share your experiences at the new Cancer Council "Cancer Connections" online forum specially created for anyone affected by cancer, including patients, survivors, carers, family, friends and work colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to connect with others on a similar journey, and share tips, ideas and activities.