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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.

Press release
skin Check skin Check
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.

Outreach Nurse Outreach Nurse
26 Feb 2024
Meet our new Flinders Outreach Nurse, Valerie

Our new Outreach Nurse Valerie provides face-to-face support and information to people living with cancer and their loved ones at Flinders Medical Centre.

Blog
Skin cancer vs harmless spots Skin cancer vs harmless spots
23 Feb 2024
Skin cancer vs harmless spots: Do you know how to spot the difference?

What do skin cancers look like? Some spots on the skin are nothing to worry about, but others can be deadly if not detected and treated early. When it comes to the successful treatment of skin cancer—particularly melanoma— early detection is critical. To give yourself the best chance of catching skin cancer in its early stages, you need to know what to look out for.

Blog
5 reasons you should donate blood 5 reasons you should donate blood
16 Feb 2024
5 reasons you should donate blood

World Cancer Day on February 4 marks the importance of supporting those impacted by cancer. That’s why we’re partnering with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. To show how important blood donations are for people living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis.

Blog
Donating blood Donating blood
16 Feb 2024
How we are working with Lifeblood to tackle cancer together

Cancer Council and Australian Redcross Lifeblood are teaming up for the whole month of February help to support those impacted by cancer.

Blog
Pasta Bake Pasta Bake
8 Feb 2024
Delicious, high-fibre recipes

Fibre is an important part of a nutritious and balanced diet. Research shows that almost 20 per cent of bowel cancers could be prevented if Australians had enough fibre in their diet.

Blog
Volunteer Art Exhibition Volunteer Art Exhibition
8 Feb 2024
Volunteer art exhibition to raise funds for Greenhill Lodge

David and Barrie are both very dedicated volunteers for Cancer Council SA after surviving cancer themselves. Recently, they decided they wanted to do even more to support others going through a cancer diagnosis, by holding an art exhibition which raised an incredible $900 for our Transport to Treatment service here at Greenhill Lodge.

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.

Outreach Nurse Outreach Nurse
26 Feb 2024
Meet our new Flinders Outreach Nurse, Valerie

Our new Outreach Nurse Valerie provides face-to-face support and information to people living with cancer and their loved ones at Flinders Medical Centre.

Blog
Skin cancer vs harmless spots Skin cancer vs harmless spots
23 Feb 2024
Skin cancer vs harmless spots: Do you know how to spot the difference?

What do skin cancers look like? Some spots on the skin are nothing to worry about, but others can be deadly if not detected and treated early. When it comes to the successful treatment of skin cancer—particularly melanoma— early detection is critical. To give yourself the best chance of catching skin cancer in its early stages, you need to know what to look out for.

Blog
5 reasons you should donate blood 5 reasons you should donate blood
16 Feb 2024
5 reasons you should donate blood

World Cancer Day on February 4 marks the importance of supporting those impacted by cancer. That’s why we’re partnering with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. To show how important blood donations are for people living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis.

Blog
Donating blood Donating blood
16 Feb 2024
How we are working with Lifeblood to tackle cancer together

Cancer Council and Australian Redcross Lifeblood are teaming up for the whole month of February help to support those impacted by cancer.

Blog
Pasta Bake Pasta Bake
8 Feb 2024
Delicious, high-fibre recipes

Fibre is an important part of a nutritious and balanced diet. Research shows that almost 20 per cent of bowel cancers could be prevented if Australians had enough fibre in their diet.

Blog
Volunteer Art Exhibition Volunteer Art Exhibition
8 Feb 2024
Volunteer art exhibition to raise funds for Greenhill Lodge

David and Barrie are both very dedicated volunteers for Cancer Council SA after surviving cancer themselves. Recently, they decided they wanted to do even more to support others going through a cancer diagnosis, by holding an art exhibition which raised an incredible $900 for our Transport to Treatment service here at Greenhill Lodge.