News - 2012 media releases
Cancer Council WA media releases 2012
Relay For Life Perth raises $750,000 for cancer
Posted 7 May 2012.
More than 2,000 were at Relay For Life Perth at the weekend raising an impressive $750,000. more ...
$50m for cancer screening will save thousands of lives
Posted 7 May 2012.
Federal Government hailed for funds to help reduce nation’s cancer toll. more ...
FOODcents makes more sense than take-away
Posted 3 May 2012.
West Australians are being challenged to cook a healthy meal at home instead of buying take-away more ...
Stir it up this May and help beat cancer
Updated 26 Apr 2012.
May is Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea time so it's time to stir yourself up and get on board. more ...
New TV campaign urges smokers to consider 'how they're seen?'
Updated 23 Apr 2012.
Smokers are being asked to consider the impact of their smoking on their loved ones in new campaign more ...
Eagles get into the Olympic spirit for Me No Hair
Posted 11 Apr 2012.
West Coast Eagles players were swept up in the Olympic spirit today with Olympic hockey players more ...
Alcohol in same cancer class as tobacco and asbestos
Posted 27 Mar 2012.
New ad campaign highlights the link between alcohol and cancer risk. more ...
Exercise- the new prescription for managing cancer
Posted 23 Mar 2012.
A researcher hopes exercise will become as routine as chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer. more ...
Record investment in support of cancer researchers
Posted 23 Mar 2012.
Cancer Council Western Australia has announced a $2.7 million injection into WA cancer research more ...
Alcohol advertising to be brought to account by new review board
Posted 16 Mar 2012.
New national body to counter the out of control advertising and marketing of alcohol in Australia. more ...
Bibra Lake school wins $10,000 SunSmart competition
Posted 14 Mar 2012.
Blue Gum Montessori will be a proud SunSmart school after winning $10,000 for shade. more ...
New Indigenous cancer support group begins
Posted 12 Mar 2012.
A new Indigenous cancer support group will meet for the first time this week. more ...
Services on offer to support cancer patients
Posted 28 Feb 2012.
Cancer patients and their carers are being reminded of a range of support services on offer. more ...
Australia Day warning for WA men
Posted 25 Jan 2012.
Men are being urged to be more vigilant with sun protection this Australia Day to avoid skin cancer. more ...
Time to act on those New Year’s resolutions
Updated 2 Jan 2012.
Smokers who made a New Year’s resolution to quit are encouraged to act on their resolution now. more ...
Action against unproven breast testing companies welcomed
Posted 5 Jan 2012.
ACCC action against unproven breast imaging companies sends important messages. more ...
