Four Biggest Morning Tea themes to inspire you!
Posted 7 Apr 2021.
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13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support Line Christmas opening hours
Posted 24 Dec 2019.
See the 13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support Line Christmas opening hours. more ...
WIN a 12-person suite to watch Team Spain at the ATP Cup
Updated 27 Dec 2019.
Congratulations to the winner of our ATP Cup Raffle, Janine Hunter (ticket number 1060) Janine and her family and friends will enjoy a fantastic experience in a fully catered suite at RACArena... more ...
Power tools and asbestos dont mix - especially at Christmas
Posted 18 Dec 2019.
Power tools are always a popular choice at Christmas for DIY enthusiasts, but this year Cancer Council is encouraging gift recipients to do a free online course to minimise the risk of asbestos... more ...
Coping with cancer over Christmas
Posted 17 Dec 2019.
We've put together some tips for coping over the festive season for those living with cancer or who’ve lost someone dear to them from cancer. more ...
Renata’s passion for palliative care
Posted 4 Dec 2019.
One of our McLarty Scholarship winners, Renata Osario-Stevens recently completed her Master of Nursing – Chronic Disease and Palliative Care. Read about Renata’s passion for palliative care. more ...
Palliative care education for GPs in 2020
Updated 4 Dec 2019.
Cancer Council WA’s Palliative and Supportive Care Education (PaSCE) team have a great calendar of evidence-based education events lined up for General Practitioners in 2020. more ...
Simmone's story
Posted 3 Dec 2019.
Most of us have our own stories for working at Cancer Council WA and this Christmas, our Marketing & Communications Manager, Simmone has shared hers. more ...
What we've achieved in 2018/2019
Posted 3 Dec 2019.
We've taken the time to reflect on some of the work that has been made possible in 2019 thanks to the generosity of the WA community. more ...
Five tips to stay SunSmart this festive season
Posted 3 Dec 2019.
Read our top five tips for staying SunSmart and protecting yourself against skin cancer this festive season. more ...
Don't Let The Sun See Your DNA - summer skin cancer campaign
Posted 2 Dec 2019.
Cancer Council WA has launched it’s 2019/20 summer skin cancer campaign ‘Don’t Let The Sun See Your DNA' more ...
The Instagrammability of Pink Drinks: How alcohol is marketed to women in Australia,
Posted 27 Nov 2019.
A new report has uncovered the tactics the alcohol industry is using to make their products more appealing to women. more ...
How many kilojoules will you be drinking this festive season?
Updated 3 Dec 2019.
While we all know that alcohol is bad for our health, many people are surprised to find out about the huge number of kilojoules that alcoholic drinks contain. more ...
The high cost challenge of personalised screening for bowel cancer
Posted 21 Nov 2019.
Personalised screening could improve the diagnosis of bowel cancer and re-shape the future of Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP), according to new research at The... more ...
Aboriginal palliative care workshop with PEPA
Posted 21 Nov 2019.
The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach recently ran a two-day workshop for health professionals on Culture Centre Palliative Care from an Aboriginal perspective. more ...
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Posted 7 Nov 2019.
More than 90 people a month being diagnosed with lung cancer in WA more ...
Terry's advice to others
Posted 6 Nov 2019.
Before Terry, from Toodyay, was diagnosed with lung cancer, he was a pensioner and loving every minute of it. more ...
Become a healthy lunchbox pro through Packed with Goodness!
Posted 6 Nov 2019.
Cancer Council WA recently launched an exciting new program to help equip parents with the skills and confidence to pack healthy lunchboxes and prepare nutritious food at home. more ...
Catering to avoid the post-lunch slump
Updated 6 Nov 2019.
Our LiveLighter team have put together six fun catering ideas to put healthy twist on your next big event. more ...
Are you applying enough sunscreen?
Posted 4 Nov 2019.
With summer fast approaching, Cancer Council WA is urging all Western Australian to brush up on their sun protection knowledge with a survey showing that 19 per cent of WA adults rarely or never... more ...
Doubleview student wins SunSmart fashion design competition
Posted 4 Nov 2019.
20-year-old Curtin University student, Abbey Telfer, has been named as Cancer Council WA's 2019 SunSmart Fashion Project winner for her unique design inspired by the humble tennis skirt. more ...
Leading cancer experts recognised for their lifetime contribution
Posted 22 Oct 2019.
Two of Australia’s leading cancer experts, Dr Heather Mitchell and Emeritus Professor Mike Daube AO, have been recognised for their efforts in improving cancer outcomes in Australia and the... more ...
Mandurah Rotary gives Cancer Council WA a helping hand as demand increases
Posted 17 Oct 2019.
Cancer Council WA received a $2,000 contribution from the Rotary Club of Mandurah to assist with petrol costs, as demand for the Transport to Treatment program in the Peel Region increased by 35... more ...
Breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Posted 15 Oct 2019.
A number of breast implants have been recalled due to a risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma. more ...
New data shows just 1 in 22 singles willing to date a smoker
Posted 14 Oct 2019.
Cancer Council WA is hoping a new campaign focusing on ‘all the crap’ that goes with smoking will encourage WA smokers to butt out, as new data from RSVP.com.au reveals only 1 in 22 people on... more ...