What we do
The amazing work Cancer Council SA is able to do, from prevention and research to support and advocacy, is only possible because of our dedicated community of supporters, fundraisers, staff, volunteers, and researchers.
Cancer Council SA—All of us against cancer
All of us are going to be affected by cancer at some point in our lives, if we haven’t been already.
But, all of us can make a difference, too.
The amazing work Cancer Council SA is able to do, from prevention and research to support and advocacy, is only possible because of our dedicated community of supporters, fundraisers, staff, volunteers, and researchers.
We’re all in this together. And if we all work together, we can give every one of us a better chance.
It’s all of us against cancer.
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What does Cancer Council SA do?
We’re working to reduce the impact of cancer for all South Australians.
Almost one in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. But all of us can help improve those odds. Whilst our cancer outcomes continue to be amongst the best in the world, by working together we can all play a part in reducing the impact of cancer for all South Australians.
As South Australia’s leading cancer charity, working across every aspect of every cancer, we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer.
We help people from the point of diagnosis through to their treatment and beyond.
Together, it’s all of us against cancer.
Prevention
All of us can take steps to reduce our cancer risk. We can all make lifestyle changes today, that will increase chances of preventing cancer later in life.
Research
Discovering the next research breakthrough takes all of us. While we may not all be researchers, we can all support the amazing work they do by making a donation or raising funds.
Support
We’re all in this together. No one should have to face cancer alone, and we can all be there for people affected by cancer. If you have cancer, we’re right here with you.
South Australian Cancer Statistics:
- Every year, 3,800 South Australians lose their life to cancer.
- There are 30 new cases of cancer diagnosed in South Australia every day.
National Cancer Statistics:
- It’s estimated that 151,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2021 – that’s over 400 per day.
- Almost 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.
- It’s estimated that over 1 million Australians are currently living with cancer, or beyond cancer.
- The number of new Australian cancer cases diagnosed over the period from 2020-2044 is projected to total more than 4.56 million.
- Around 70% of people will likely survive five years after a cancer diagnosis. This is an increase from 51% since the late 1980s.
- The number of Australians living with or beyond cancer is expected to increase by a staggering 72% in the next 22 years.
- By 2040, 1.9 million Australians will be living with, or beyond cancer.
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