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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.

Outreach Nurse Outreach Nurse
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.

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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
Researcher Researcher
2 Feb 2024
Donations doubled and research reach grown on Giving Day, Tuesday 6 February

To commemorate World Cancer Day on Sunday 4 February and continue work towards closing the care gap, Cancer Council SA is hosting South Australia’s first Cancer Research Giving Day on Tuesday 6 February to raise vital funds for cancer research.

Press release
Marilyn Jetty Swim Marilyn Jetty Swim
2 Feb 2024
Katrina joins sea of Marilyns to raise funds for South Aussies impacted by cancer

This time last year, Katrina Brown was undergoing treatment for breast cancer as she watched her sister swim around Brighton Jetty dressed as Marilyn Monroe in her honour. This February, Katrina is cancer free and taking part in her first Marilyn Jetty Swim on Sunday 4 February for the biggest year yet of this iconic event.

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
Researcher Researcher
2 Feb 2024
Donations doubled and research reach grown on Giving Day, Tuesday 6 February

To commemorate World Cancer Day on Sunday 4 February and continue work towards closing the care gap, Cancer Council SA is hosting South Australia’s first Cancer Research Giving Day on Tuesday 6 February to raise vital funds for cancer research.

Press release
Marilyn Jetty Swim Marilyn Jetty Swim
2 Feb 2024
Katrina joins sea of Marilyns to raise funds for South Aussies impacted by cancer

This time last year, Katrina Brown was undergoing treatment for breast cancer as she watched her sister swim around Brighton Jetty dressed as Marilyn Monroe in her honour. This February, Katrina is cancer free and taking part in her first Marilyn Jetty Swim on Sunday 4 February for the biggest year yet of this iconic event.