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5 Aug 2024
Innovative new nanomedicine research aims to reduce side effects of cancer treatment

Innovative new nanomedicine research aims to reduce side effects of cancer treatment

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Innovative new nanomedicine research aims to reduce side effects of cancer treatment Innovative new nanomedicine research aims to reduce side effects of cancer treatment
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A person wearing a white mesh mask stands in front of an MRI machine; a yellow sign reads Last Day of Treatment. A person wearing a white mesh mask stands in front of an MRI machine; a yellow sign reads Last Day of Treatment.
25 July 2024
Phil’s story with stage 4 throat cancer: From diagnosis to remission to being cancer free

Phillip Wilson’s story with throat cancer begins nine years ago, when he and his wife Susie had been travelling around Australia, living the best life.

Press release
Daffodil Day official state partner announced as Thomas Foods International Daffodil Day official state partner announced as Thomas Foods International
15 July 2024
Daffodil Day official state partner announced as Thomas Foods International

Cancer Council SA is delighted to announce Thomas Foods International (TFI) as their Daffodil Day major state sponsor. Falling on Thursday 22 August, this most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign will be bolstered by one of Australia’s largest family-owned and proudly South Australian businesses, TFI.

Press release
Finding Bowel Cancer test kit Finding Bowel Cancer test kit
3 July 2024
South Aussies aged 45 to 49 can now access a free life-saving bowel screening test for the first time

As part of the 2024-25 Federal Budget, South Australians aged 45 to 49 can now participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and access a free bowel screening test.

Press release
Marina Marina
16 May 2024
South Aussies having a cuppa to fund life-saving cancer research

Cancer Council SA is encouraging South Aussies to gather their friends, family or colleagues to host an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this May or June and fund groundbreaking South Australian cancer research.

Blog
Shona Shona
5 Apr 2024
Why Relay For Life is personal for Shona

For Shona, Relay For Life is more than just an event, it’s personal. After taking part in the Survivors and Carers Lap at Adelaide Relay For Life for the first time last year while undergoing cancer treatment, Shona and her daughters are looking forward to stepping out this May with their team The Wishful Warriors to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer.

Press release
skin Check skin Check
1 Mar 2024
30 South Aussie GPs awarded devices to detect skin cancer early

Cancer Council SA has awarded grants to 30 South Aussie GPs to receive a fully funded dermatoscope to help detect skin cancer early and save lives.

Blog
Researcher Researcher
26 Feb 2024
Investing nearly $2 million into vital cancer research

This year we are pleased to have invested nearly $2 million into six of South Australia’s best and brightest cancer researchers conducting vital research across a range of different cancer types including breast, bowel, prostate and leukaemia.

Blog
Innovative new nanomedicine research aims to reduce side effects of cancer treatment Innovative new nanomedicine research aims to reduce side effects of cancer treatment
5 Aug 2024
Innovative new nanomedicine research aims to reduce side effects of cancer treatment

Innovative new nanomedicine research aims to reduce side effects of cancer treatment

Blog
A person wearing a white mesh mask stands in front of an MRI machine; a yellow sign reads Last Day of Treatment. A person wearing a white mesh mask stands in front of an MRI machine; a yellow sign reads Last Day of Treatment.
25 July 2024
Phil’s story with stage 4 throat cancer: From diagnosis to remission to being cancer free

Phillip Wilson’s story with throat cancer begins nine years ago, when he and his wife Susie had been travelling around Australia, living the best life.

Press release
Daffodil Day official state partner announced as Thomas Foods International Daffodil Day official state partner announced as Thomas Foods International
15 July 2024
Daffodil Day official state partner announced as Thomas Foods International

Cancer Council SA is delighted to announce Thomas Foods International (TFI) as their Daffodil Day major state sponsor. Falling on Thursday 22 August, this most iconic and much-loved fundraising campaign will be bolstered by one of Australia’s largest family-owned and proudly South Australian businesses, TFI.

Press release
Finding Bowel Cancer test kit Finding Bowel Cancer test kit
3 July 2024
South Aussies aged 45 to 49 can now access a free life-saving bowel screening test for the first time

As part of the 2024-25 Federal Budget, South Australians aged 45 to 49 can now participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and access a free bowel screening test.

Press release
Marina Marina
16 May 2024
South Aussies having a cuppa to fund life-saving cancer research

Cancer Council SA is encouraging South Aussies to gather their friends, family or colleagues to host an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this May or June and fund groundbreaking South Australian cancer research.

Blog
Shona Shona
5 Apr 2024
Why Relay For Life is personal for Shona

For Shona, Relay For Life is more than just an event, it’s personal. After taking part in the Survivors and Carers Lap at Adelaide Relay For Life for the first time last year while undergoing cancer treatment, Shona and her daughters are looking forward to stepping out this May with their team The Wishful Warriors to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer.

Press release
skin Check skin Check
1 Mar 2024
30 South Aussie GPs awarded devices to detect skin cancer early

Cancer Council SA has awarded grants to 30 South Aussie GPs to receive a fully funded dermatoscope to help detect skin cancer early and save lives.

Blog
Researcher Researcher
26 Feb 2024
Investing nearly $2 million into vital cancer research

This year we are pleased to have invested nearly $2 million into six of South Australia’s best and brightest cancer researchers conducting vital research across a range of different cancer types including breast, bowel, prostate and leukaemia.