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15 Aug 2023
For all that cancer takes from South Australians, give all you can this Daffodil Day

With more than 11,400 South Australians diagnosed with cancer each year, chances are that most people living in your community have been touched by cancer. To put that into perspective, that’s close to the population of Port Augusta.

Press release
Daffodil Day Appeal Daffodil Day Appeal
Press release
Two people on a grey sofa; one holds a blue and white brochure, the other points with a pen. Two people on a grey sofa; one holds a blue and white brochure, the other points with a pen.
26 July 2023
New data shows South Aussie bowel screening rates have dropped to their lowest since 2014

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data shows that while South Australia has one of the highest bowel cancer screening participation rates in Australia, in 2020-21 South Australia recorded its lowest bowel cancer screening participation rates since 2014.

Blog
25th CNSA conference 25th CNSA conference
18 July 2023
Inequity in cancer care from the 25th CNSA conference

The 25th Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) Congress took place from 14 to 16 June 2023 in Adelaide, bringing together dedicated cancer nurses from across the country. The congress aimed to discuss developments in cancer care, exchange experiences and explore ways to improve care.

Blog
Smiling baby wearing a pink headband held by an adult at an outdoor cafe Smiling baby wearing a pink headband held by an adult at an outdoor cafe
10 July 2023
How Vince’s thyroid cancer diagnosis inspired him to become a Cancer Connect Volunteer

Vince was 25, had just finished university and was living a very active lifestyle – running marathons and playing soccer – when he received a shock diagnosis of thyroid cancer. The support he received during his cancer experience has inspired him to volunteer for Cancer Connect, providing peer support to others going through a similar experience.

Blog
Three adults smiling at the camera indoors, with lace curtains behind them. Three adults smiling at the camera indoors, with lace curtains behind them.
5 July 2023
Stewart’s kayak for cancer

Stewart set off in April to kayak a massive 630 kilometres across the Murray River, all while raising vital funds for South Australians impacted by cancer. Inspired by his family’s own cancer experience, he raised over $10,600 for vital cancer research.

Press release
A person holds a vape pen with wispy smoke, blurred outdoor scene and brick wall. A person holds a vape pen with wispy smoke, blurred outdoor scene and brick wall.
15 June 2023
Cancer Council SA commends government crackdown on illegal vapes

Cancer Council SA strongly supports the South Australian Government taking stronger action to help stamp out illegal sales of e-cigarettes in South Australia.

Press release
Two children in navy uniforms with pink hats raise their arms beside an adult in a purple hoodie. Two children in navy uniforms with pink hats raise their arms beside an adult in a purple hoodie.
5 June 2023
Cancer Council SA Welcomes Launch of Updated Right Bite Standards and Hub.

Cancer Council SA warmly welcomes the launch of the updated Right Bite Food and Drink Supply Standards and the new Healthy Food Environments Hub. The updated standards, developed collaboratively by Wellbeing SA and the Department for Education marks a pivotal milestone in advancing healthy food environments for school children across South Australia.

Press release
Close-up of a person breaking a cigarette in half with both hands. Close-up of a person breaking a cigarette in half with both hands.
31 May 2023
Research shows that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023

This World No Tobacco Day, Cancer Council SA is urging South Australians to quit smoking with data from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) showing that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023.

Press release
Daffodil Day Appeal Daffodil Day Appeal
15 Aug 2023
For all that cancer takes from South Australians, give all you can this Daffodil Day

With more than 11,400 South Australians diagnosed with cancer each year, chances are that most people living in your community have been touched by cancer. To put that into perspective, that’s close to the population of Port Augusta.

Press release
Two people on a grey sofa; one holds a blue and white brochure, the other points with a pen. Two people on a grey sofa; one holds a blue and white brochure, the other points with a pen.
26 July 2023
New data shows South Aussie bowel screening rates have dropped to their lowest since 2014

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data shows that while South Australia has one of the highest bowel cancer screening participation rates in Australia, in 2020-21 South Australia recorded its lowest bowel cancer screening participation rates since 2014.

Blog
25th CNSA conference 25th CNSA conference
18 July 2023
Inequity in cancer care from the 25th CNSA conference

The 25th Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) Congress took place from 14 to 16 June 2023 in Adelaide, bringing together dedicated cancer nurses from across the country. The congress aimed to discuss developments in cancer care, exchange experiences and explore ways to improve care.

Blog
Smiling baby wearing a pink headband held by an adult at an outdoor cafe Smiling baby wearing a pink headband held by an adult at an outdoor cafe
10 July 2023
How Vince’s thyroid cancer diagnosis inspired him to become a Cancer Connect Volunteer

Vince was 25, had just finished university and was living a very active lifestyle – running marathons and playing soccer – when he received a shock diagnosis of thyroid cancer. The support he received during his cancer experience has inspired him to volunteer for Cancer Connect, providing peer support to others going through a similar experience.

Blog
Three adults smiling at the camera indoors, with lace curtains behind them. Three adults smiling at the camera indoors, with lace curtains behind them.
5 July 2023
Stewart’s kayak for cancer

Stewart set off in April to kayak a massive 630 kilometres across the Murray River, all while raising vital funds for South Australians impacted by cancer. Inspired by his family’s own cancer experience, he raised over $10,600 for vital cancer research.

Press release
A person holds a vape pen with wispy smoke, blurred outdoor scene and brick wall. A person holds a vape pen with wispy smoke, blurred outdoor scene and brick wall.
15 June 2023
Cancer Council SA commends government crackdown on illegal vapes

Cancer Council SA strongly supports the South Australian Government taking stronger action to help stamp out illegal sales of e-cigarettes in South Australia.

Press release
Two children in navy uniforms with pink hats raise their arms beside an adult in a purple hoodie. Two children in navy uniforms with pink hats raise their arms beside an adult in a purple hoodie.
5 June 2023
Cancer Council SA Welcomes Launch of Updated Right Bite Standards and Hub.

Cancer Council SA warmly welcomes the launch of the updated Right Bite Food and Drink Supply Standards and the new Healthy Food Environments Hub. The updated standards, developed collaboratively by Wellbeing SA and the Department for Education marks a pivotal milestone in advancing healthy food environments for school children across South Australia.

Press release
Close-up of a person breaking a cigarette in half with both hands. Close-up of a person breaking a cigarette in half with both hands.
31 May 2023
Research shows that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023

This World No Tobacco Day, Cancer Council SA is urging South Australians to quit smoking with data from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) showing that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023.