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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • Press releases

    View our latest media releases.

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

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    Hold your own fundraiser

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    Join the conversation

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  • 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.

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    Not all good books must come to an end!

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  • 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

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    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!