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Causes and prevention
Cancer screening saves lives. Learn about ways to reduce your cancer risk.
Signs and symptoms
Some of the common signs and symptoms of cancer.
Screening, tests and treatment
Types of scans or tests your doctor may request for you to help with a cancer diagnosis.
Living and coping with cancer
Helping you and your loved ones cope with a cancer diagnosis.
Childhood cancers
Find out about the types of cancer affecting children, teens and young adults, including symptoms, treatments and support.
What is cancer?
Learn what cancer is, common causes and risk factors, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and find frequently asked questions.
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Call Cancer Council 13 11 20
Call our free, confidential support service. Our staff can answer your questions about cancer and offer emotional or practical support.
Community support
Join our online community or find support groups local to you.
Financial costs and assistance
Help with legal, workplace and financial support, as well as information on treatment costs.
Practical support services
Help with transport, our wig service and cancer support nurses.
Cancer resources and information
Find our podcasts, and other trusted online sources of cancer information.
Ways you can support Cancer Council
Donate to Cancer Council
Thanks to your support, we can continue to work to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer for all Australians.
Fundraising and events
Join our community events, including Daffodil Day, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and Relay for Life, or organise your own.
Volunteer
Our volunteers play vital roles in prevention, fundraising, administration and supporting people affected by cancer.
Bequests
Leaving a gift to Cancer Council in your will helps fund our life-saving work that will support so many others in the future.
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People's Profile
Todd Harper
Todd Harper
CEO, Cancer Council Victoria
Todd Harper was appointed Cancer Council Victoria's CEO in April 2011.
He is a former CEO of VicHealth, Executive Director of Quit Victoria, and Director of the VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control.
You can follow Todd on Twitter @ToddHarperAus