Get the facts - busting cancer myths
Posted 5 Aug 2016.
There are many myths about cancer, often spread by internet-based misinformation. We have all heard some crazy ones now and again! And with over 200 different kinds of cancer, each with its own... more ...
Healthy Living After Cancer Program
Posted 2 Aug 2016.
Getting back to a healthy lifestyle after cancer is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Our Healthy Living after Cancer (HLaC) program offers free health coaching over the... more ...
Dry July 2016 has come to a close
Posted 2 Aug 2016.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in Dry July this year to raise much-needed funds for Cancer Council WA. The money you raised will go towards improving our accommodation lodges so we can... more ...
We have been voted ‘Most Trusted Sunscreen Brand’ by Aussie consumers!
Posted 29 Jul 2016.
We are thrilled to announce we have been voted Australia's Most Trusted Sunscreen Brand in the 2016 annual Readers Digest Most Trusted Brands survey. more ...
Our first ever Ultimate Lifestyle Lottery has now closed!!
Posted 28 Jul 2016.
Our first ever Ultimate Lifestyle Lottery has officially come to a close - but the fun's not over yet! more ...
Getting to know our services - small business advice
Posted 28 Jul 2016.
To help you become more familiar with the services we provide, we have introduced a weekly 'getting to know our services' series. This week, we're talking small business advice. more ...
Commemorating World Hepatitis Day
Updated 26 Jun 2017.
Every year, July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day across the world. Viral hepatitis infections are among the most prevalent and serious conditions in the world. Globally, viral hepatitis accounts for... more ...
Getting to know our services - patient education seminars
Posted 8 Jul 2016.
To help you become more familiar with the services we provide, we have introduced a weekly 'getting to know our services' series. This week, we're talking patient education seminars. more ...
Getting to know our services - exercise physiologist
Posted 4 Jul 2016.
To help you become more familiar with the services we provide, we have introduced a weekly 'getting to know our services' series. This week, we're talking Cancer Council WA provided Exercise... more ...
Dig Deep day mascots join forces with West Coast Eagles to help beat cancer
Posted 28 Jun 2016.
Dig Deep Day, which is now in its 12th year, is an important way West Coast Eagles aim to raise much needed funds for Cancer Council Western Australia through the sale of special wristbands. Dig... more ...
Life Now Exercise Program for Young People
Posted 22 Jun 2016.
We're trialing a new Life Now exercise program specifically designed for 15 - 27 year olds. more ...
Cancer hub at SCGH celebrates three year milestone with new tech
Posted 21 Jun 2016.
Our cancer information hub and volunteer program at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is celebrating its third year of operation. more ...
Getting to know our services - health consumers' council
Posted 20 Jun 2016.
To help you become more familiar with the services we provide, we have introduced a weekly 'getting to know our services' series. This week we're talking about our collaboration with the Health... more ...
Dry July 2016
Posted 16 Jun 2016.
July is fast approaching which means it's time to ditch the booze and take part in Dry July! Help us to raise much needed funds for West Aussies living with cancer by signing up for a booze free... more ...
Getting to know our services - workplace advice
Updated 16 Jun 2017.
The service is available free of charge to eligible clients to help them navigate a range of options available to people affected by cancer. more ...
Getting to know our services - communications training
Posted 9 Jun 2016.
To help you become more familiar with the services we provide, we have introduced a weekly 'getting to know our services' series. This week we're talking communications training for health... more ...
Getting to know our services - practical assistance
Updated 7 Jul 2017.
To help you become more familiar with the services we provide, we've introduced a weekly 'getting to know our services' series. This week we're talking practical assistance. more ...
Smokers underestimate cost impact as research shows prices starting to bite
Posted 30 May 2016.
Survey shows double the number of smokers quit or reduced their smoking compared to those who predicted an impact more ...
Looking for a Biggest Morning Tea to attend near you?
Updated 26 Jun 2017.
Can't host your own morning tea this year - but want to show your support? We've put together a list of Biggest Morning Tea's across WA that are open to the public so you can enjoy a cuppa for a... more ...
Getting to know our services - dietetics consultations
Posted 23 May 2016.
Did you know we provide dietetics consultations for cancer patients? more ...
New drugs transforming treatment for advanced breast cancer patients
Posted 23 May 2016.
Advanced breast cancer patients in WA are the first in Australia to benefit from new drug treatments more ...
Get to know our services - Tai Chi
Posted 17 May 2016.
To help you become more familiar with the services we provide we will be starting a weekly 'getting to know our services' series. This week: Tai Chi! more ...
Cancer Council saves ‘Last Dance’ campaign for smokers
Updated 16 May 2016.
No apologies for hard-hitting new anti-smoking campaign launched more ...
New app means safer scans for patients
Updated 26 Jun 2017.
WA patients set to become the first in Australia to benefit from a new app about risks of CT scans more ...
Local researcher 'lights up' brain tumours thanks to grant
Posted 27 Apr 2016.
A Jandakot cancer researcher is the recipient of a $3000 James Crofts Hope Student Vacation Research Scholarship administered by Cancer Council WA. more ...