• Get informed
  • I have cancer

    Cancer information from diagnosis to treatment and after cancer care.

  • I know someone with cancer

    How to support someone with cancer from diagnosis to treatment and after cancer care.

  • I want to cut my cancer risk

    Up to 50% of cancers can be prevented. Find out how.

  • Cancer Council Helpline

    Call 13 11 20 to speak with an experienced cancer nurse for information and support.

  • Debunk cancer myths

    Accurate, evidence-based answers to your cancer questions.

  • Position statements on key cancer issues

  • Get support
  • Cancer Council Helpline

    Call 13 11 20 to speak with an experienced cancer nurse for information and support.

  • Accommodation

    Subsidised accommodation for country people in Adelaide for cancer treatment.

  • Counselling

    Our free cancer counselling service offers you an opportunity to discuss your cancer experience and its impact on your life.

  • Country cancer support

    Comprehensive information for rural South Australians affected by cancer.

  • Education programs to help you cope

    Cancer Council SA runs two eduction programs to help you cope with the difficulties that arise from a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

  • Guide to cancer services in Adelaide

    Services to help you deal with many of the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

  • Legal and financial assistance

    Cancer Council can help you find relevant community and government resources that may be able to assist you financially.

  • Health professionals

    Support for health professionals treating people with cancer.

  • Talk to someone who has had cancer

    Connecting to people who've had a similar experience.

  • Cut my risk
  • I want to cut my risk

    Up to 50% of cancers can be prevented. Find out how.

  • Quit smoking

    Talk to the experienced and professionally trained Quitline counsellors to get support while you work through your quitting journey.

  • Shop at Cancer Council

    Buy the latest SunSmart products to protect your family from harmful UV.

  • SunSmart for early childhood services

    Apply for SunSmart Early Childhood status and ensure your centre has the right balance between sun protection and sun exposure for vitamin D production.

  • SunSmart for primary schools

    Apply for SunSmart school status and ensure your school has the right balance between sun protection and sun exposure for vitamin D production.

  • Sun protection for secondary schools

    Overexposure to UV radiation during childhood and adolescence is known to be a major risk factor in the development of skin cancer.

  • SunSmart in the workplace

    Protect your employees from over exposure to UV and meet your occupational health and safety requirements.

  • Cancer Council Helpline

    Call 13 11 20 to speak with an experienced cancer nurse for information and support.

  • Buy a bowel screening kit

    Bowel cancer is 90 per cent curable if found at an early stage. You can buy an FOBT kit by calling 13 11 20.

  • Get involved
  • Donate

    There are various ways that you can make a donation and make a difference in the fight to beat cancer.

  • Fundraising events

    Whether you take part in one of our exciting events or create and organise your own – fundraising can be a fun and rewarding way to support Cancer Council SA.

  • Hold your own fundraiser

    Do you have an idea that is out of the box? Do you think it rocks? You can turn virtually anything into a fundraiser…let us help you turn your idea into reality.

  • Gifts in wills

    Leaving a gift in your will to a cause close to your heart is a wonderful way for your life to be celebrated. A gift to Cancer Council SA can help those affected by cancer and create hope for future generations.

  • Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund

    Established by Marjorie Jackson-Nelson—the Lithgow Flash and former Governor of South Australia —in memory of her husband, Australian Olympic cyclist, Peter Nelson.

  • Volunteer

    Every day people from all walks of life donate their time, knowledge and energy to help Cancer Council SA support people affected by cancer. Register today.

  • Corporate involvement

    We will only beat cancer by uniting with the community. You can be a part of that. Read more.

  • Behavioural research projects

    Access the list of current behavioural research taking place in South Australia.

  • Ambassadors

    Join us and make a difference in the fight to beat cancer by becoming a Cancer Council Ambassador.

  • Stay up to date
  • Press releases

    View our latest media releases.

  • Join the conversation

    Keep in touch with what is happening in the fight to beat cancer.

  • Subscribe

    Stay in the loop. Sign up to receive updates on beating cancer.

  • Our newsletters

    View our latest newsletters.

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    Position statements on key cancer issues

    Cancer Council SA endorses the position statements of Cancer Council Australia.

    All of the position statements are evidence-based and prepared by expert committees of Cancer Council Australia, of which experts from Cancer Council SA are members.

    The position statements are updated regularly and outline our policies on:

     

    We would appreciate any feedback you have.

    Today at Cancer Council SA

  • Become an Ambassador

    Become an Ambassador

    Join our growing network of Ambassadors who represent us in the community: sharing awareness and prevention messages, connecting people with support services and speaking up on our behalf.

  • Can quitting smoking cause lung cancer?

    Can quitting smoking cause lung cancer?

    No. Quite the opposite. Quitting smoking, or better still not taking it up, is the best thing you can do to reduce your risk of developing lung cancer. Read more...

  • Cancer Council National GP Portal

    Cancer Council National GP Portal

    Cancer Council understands the need for doctors and health professionals to be able to access the most up-to-date, evidence-based cancer information and resources. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment raise questions. We can help you answer them.

  • Help people like Nathan get the best treatment, as soon as possible

    Help people like Nathan get the best treatment, as soon as possible

    Some cancers progress so quickly, there isn’t time for a second chance at treatment. This turned out to be the case for Nathan when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Read Nathan’s story.

  • Hold your own fundraiser

    Hold your own fundraiser

    Do you have an idea that is out of the box? Do you think it rocks? You can turn virtually anything into a fundraiser… let us help you turn your idea into reality!

  • Is bowel cancer in your family?

    Is bowel cancer in your family?

    Understanding your family history of bowel cancer just might save your life!

  • Join the conversation

    Join the conversation

    Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest community events and news.

  • Meet a researcher

    Meet a researcher

    Read about A/Professor Deborah White's research that could radically change the way we think about the diagnosis and treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

  • Not all good books must come to an end!

    Not all good books must come to an end!

    Don't forget to buy your new Entertainment Book!100% of profit generated from the sale of each book goes towards Cancer Council SA’s fight to beat cancer!

  • PwC Transparency Awards 2012 - Top 10 finalist

    PwC Transparency Awards 2012 - Top 10 finalist

    Cancer Council SA was pleased to be recognised as one of 10 finalists in the revenue $5m to $30m category in the 2012 PwC Transparency Awards for the quality and transparency of our reporting.

  • Quit smoking

    Quit smoking

    The Quitline is a confidential free telephone information, counselling and support service for those who want to quit smoking cigarettes and other tobacco products. Read more.

  • Talking about cancer will help beat cancer

    Talking about cancer will help beat cancer

    Call 13 11 20 to speak to a nurse for cancer information and support

  • We are very excited to announce our END OF SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE!

    We are very excited to announce our END OF SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE!

    Visit our retail outlet at 202 Greenhill Road and get up to 50% off!