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Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Canberra Launch on Friday 3 May.
Thank you to all of our VIP Supporters who attended.
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End of May is Hats Off Day
Getting some winter sun for vitamin D is a good thing.
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Cancer Council launches free online course for office workers
For workers who are concerned about maintaining a healthy vitamin D balance, especially now winter is here.
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Tens of thousands of lives saved in the battle against cancer
A Cancer Council report has found.
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Legal and Financial Matters for people affected by cancer
A free information session on Saturday 18 May 2013. Bookings essential
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New Financial and Legal Matters Information Sheets
A range of new information sheets covering common legal and financial issues faced by people with cancer are now available.
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New Financial and Legal Matters Information Sheets
A range of new information sheets covering common legal and financial issues faced by people with cancer are now available.
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What are the pathways to positive change after experiencing a trauma?
A study is currently being conducted into exploring the cognitive processes and the underlying pathways to positive change following a traumatic experience.
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SunSmart students are shining examples.
A new Cancer Council national survey shows Canberra schools fare well when it comes to being SunSmart- however there is room for improvement in some areas.
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SunSmart needs YOU!
Get involved and be SunSmart at Canberra's BIG 100 Year Birthday Extravaganza on March 11.
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Living Well After Cancer- Coming to Canberra Saturday 16 February 2013
A program for cancer survivors, their family and friends.
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New research shows sunbakers burning out
Fewer Australians attracted to tanning.
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World Cancer Day- 4 Feb.
Cancer Council busts internet cancer myths
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Canberra blokes not punching above their weight when it comes to being SunSmart.
An Australia Day reminder from Cancer Council ACT to Canberra men.
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Applications for Research Grants are now open
Applications for Cancer Council ACT Research Grants are now open.
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Free Hope & Hurdles resource for women with secondary breast cancer
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has launched a second edition of Hope & Hurdles, the free and comprehensive information resource for women with secondary breast cancer.
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Cricket legend Michael Clarke batting for SunSmart this summer.
Michael Clarke encourages all Canberra primary schools to be awarded SunSmart status and to be recognised for their commitment to skin cancer prevention.
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Plain package smokes now the norm
A win for public health.
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Have you got a story to tell?
We need your help
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Non- melanoma skin cancers cost health system $500 million a year.
But there is good news- SunSmart generations set to turn the table.
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National Skin Cancer Action Week- November 18 to 24.
Men over 45 urged to watch their backs.
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SPF 50+ set to hit Canberra shelves this summer!
Cancer Council warns that protection is only 'marginally better'.
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SunSmart volunteers at Foreshore Music Festival 2012
Safe suntan? That's bull!
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New shade sails enhance local play opportunities.
ACT Government invests in local shade.
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Revised Australian Standard on sunscreen
SPF 50+ sunscreen to become the new benchmark in Australia
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Cancer and fertility study
Are you able to take part in a study about cancer and fertility?
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National Safe Work Australia Week 2012. Oct 21-27
Book a Cancer Council ACT SunSmart Workplace Information Session
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Big win for federal Government for plain cigarette packages
Cancer Council ACT applauds the High Court’s decision
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Cancer Council sunscreen
Nanoparticles and sunscreen
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New booklet now available- Living Well After Cancer
For people who have finished their cancer treatment.
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Beginning of August is hats ON again for all of us.
Daily temperatures may still be low in Canberra- but UV levels are once again on the rise in August.
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Living Well After Cancer Program- Saturday 4 August 2012
A program for cancer survivors, their family and friends.
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The Council Chronicle August 2012
Read our latest newsletter.
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Have you been affected by lung cancer?
Would you like an opportunity to have your say?
Cancer Australia’s National Lung Cancer Program is working on projects to improve the lives of Australians with lung cancer.
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World Health Organization
First signs of levelling off in melanoma incidence trends amongst younger generations of high risk populations including Australia
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2012 Canada Fun Run- Results now available
Thank you to all who participated in this year's Canada Fun Run. Participants can now view their time results.
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Limited tree offer for ACT secondary schools- FINISHED
ACT secondary schools and colleges are encouraged to dig into the future and plant trees for shade. Offer until 30 June 2012.
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Forgotten cancers project
People who have had a less common cancer are invited to participate in a new research project.
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Survey for men with prostate cancer and their carers
Men with prostate cancer, and/or their partner or carers are invited to complete a survey about information resources.
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Online survey for melanoma patients
Melanoma patients are invited to participate in a research study on follow up care after treatment for melanoma.
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World Tobacco Free Day - Thursday 31 May 2012
This year's focus is on tobacco industry interference.
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Have you received chemotherapy for early cancer and now have problems with your memory, thinking or concentration?
If you are aged 18 and above and have received chemotherapy in the last 5 years for a prior cancer, there is a clinical trial currently being conducted that you may be interested in taking part in.
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End of May is Hats OFF Day
A reminder for Canberra primary schools and early childcare services
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$50m for bowel cancer screening will save thousands of lives
Govt hailed for milestone step towards reducing nation’s cancer toll
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Have you had Bowel Cancer that was picked up through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program?
And as a result were successfully treated.
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ACT Cancer Services Directory 2011-2012
Updated version now available.
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Understand why breast cancer rates are higher in the ACT
Cancer Council ACT's statement on breast cancer in the ACT is now available online.
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Entries for Cancer Council Victoria’s Art Awards close 27 April 2012
Share your cancer experience creatively through Cancer Council Victoria's internationally recognised Arts Awards program
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View our current summer catalogue
Protect your family and loved ones this summer whilst supporting local Cancer Council services at the same time.
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Nanoparticles and sunscreen
How worried should we be?
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Canberra blokes warned- Dont put yourself on the grill this Australia Day
New figures show that Canberra men are more likely than women to put themselves at risk of skin cancer
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Applications now open for Cancer Council ACT Research Grants
Applications for grants for cancer research projects being carried out in the ACT are now open
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Cafe Scientifique- A future without cancer...is it possible?
Friday December 9th. 5:15pm to 7:30pm
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Sun exposure at work- a $38 million burn for Australian employers
A new report out of Cancer Council WA should sound alarm bells for Australian businesses with outdoor workers
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National Skin Cancer Action Week 2011
New Cancer Council research reveals Australian teens are cooling on the tan
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Senate passes Australian Government's plain packaging laws
The new laws take effect in December 2012
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Taste Zone- Sat 3rd Dec. REGISTER NOW
The Leukaema Foundation and Cancer Council ACT presents a workshop for patients and carers about food basics to help in the recovery from illness and to stay healthy
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New online training helps local GPs deliver best skin cancer advice
A new Cancer Council resource
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Cancer- fact not fiction, a scientific look. 10 November 2011
An Inspiring Australia and CSIRO Discovery Health Seminar. Booking is essential, mention CCACT for free entry. BOOK NOW
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Pink Ribbon Day Breakfast Launch 2011
Thank you to all our guests who attended this year's breakfast.
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The Council Chronicle- September 2011, Vol 121
Keep up to date with Cancer Council ACT
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Smoking in cars with children
New laws passed in ACT Legislative Assembly
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Living Well After Cancer- Saturday 5 November 2011
A program for cancer survivors, their family and friends
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Doug Russell Memorial Golf Day- Monday 26 September
Presented by Ecowise Services and ACTEW Corporation
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Include a charity week- 12 to 18 Sept. Help the work live on
Imagine a world without your favorite charities and the work they do..it doesn't bear thinking about
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Smoking in cars with children
New ACT legislation to prohibit smoking in cars with children
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National Science Week - 13 to 21 August 2011
Take part in The Great Canberra Science Scramble and locate the 5 SunSmart messages to redeem your free tube of sunscreen.
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Cancer Council Walk to Work Day is on Friday 16 September
Put your feet first and register today to participate.
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Snow seekers reminded to get sun savvy this spring
Canberrans reminded to Slip, Slop and Slap at the snow this season.
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August is Hats ON Again for All of Us in Canberra
UV levels are once again on the rise in Canberra so sun protection will be necessary for parts of the day.
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Thursday cancer support groups- July 21 to September 1
Register now to attend these 4 Cancer Council facilitated support groups.
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Invitation to take part in a clinical trial
Have you received chemotherapy for early cancer and now have problems with your memory, thinking or concentration?
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Living with cancer education program- Saturday 16 July 2011
Family and friends living with cancer are encouraged to attend. A free program.
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Roll up your sleeves this winter for vitamin D
Being SunSmart is knowing when sun protection is and is not really necessary in Canberra.
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Abbott to back plain packet cigarettes.
The Opposition Leader today revealed the shadow cabinet had agreed to back the introduction of drab olive green cigarette packages, depriving tobacco companies of their colourful branding.
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Free lymphoedema treatment clinics.
8th to 15th June 2011 at CIT
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So you think it's just a cigarette pack? Think again.
View John Clarke from Tobacco Company's cigarette recall.
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World No Tobacco Day, 31 May 2011
Theme: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control encourages full implementation of this treaty.
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The 1st international conference on UV and skin cancer prevention- Copenhagen May 2011
View the key messages and summary of the event. Read Crown Princess Mary's closing speech.
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Solariums emitting UV six times stronger than midday sun
Urgent need for tighter regulations of solarium industry
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Cancer Council ACT gets Facebook!
Stay connected with Cancer Council ACT's activities, research, programs, events and much more by liking our new Facebook page
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The Council Chronicle
Keep up to date with local Cancer Council activities, research, programs, events and much more.
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Cancer Council welcomes the government's tough move toward new packaging laws
Australia leading the world in tobacco control
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Don't be fooled at this time of the year
UV levels in Canberra still strong enough to damage unprotected skin and eyes.
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Walk Safely To School Day - Friday 20 May
Because Active Kids are Healthy Kids!
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NSW primary school a SunSmart winner
$5000 worth of SunSmart Stubbies uniforms.
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Relay For Life Canberra- Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd April 2011 REGISTER NOW
Relay For Life is a 24 hour event, where teams of 10-15 people walk or run around the AIS track
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Face to face street fundraising
Cancer Council ACT launches its new face to face fundraising program on 28th February 2011
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Cancer Council Indigenous visual art awards
NOW OPEN- Closing date is Friday 8 April 2011
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World Cancer Day 2011
Join us for breakfast on Friday 4 February to mark World Cancer Day at The Canberra Hospital
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New UPF 50+ school uniforms.
Sending Canberra kids back to school with more SunSmarts in 2011
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Energise and exercise- recovery program
Now taking enrolments for Canberra's first exercise recovery program for people with or have had cancer.
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Living well after cancer- coming to Canberra in 2011
A free program for cancer survivors, their family and friends
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WIN $5000 worth of SunSmart schoolwear for your school in 2011
Stubbies are launching a new SunSmart school range this summer for Australian primary schools
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Canberrans warned to protect themselves this Summer
Whether your off to the coast or staying put in Canberra this summer, Cancer Council ACT reminds
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Music and outdoor festivals urged to fight skin cancer
Cancer Council ACT urges local outdoor festivals this summer to join the fight against skin cancer.
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Keep up to date with your Cancer Council ACT
Read The Council Chronicle - December 2010
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A timely reminder for Summer
Daily use of sunscreen proven to prevent melanoma- the most deadly form of skin cancer.
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Cancer Council launches new SunSmart iPhone app and web widget
Just in time for summer Canberrans now have new tools to combat skin cancer.
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Sun protection standards failing our kids
Australian babies and pre-schoolers are being unnecessarily exposed to the risk of skin cancer.
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National Skin Cancer Action Week 21 to 27 November
Cancer Council welcomes support of leading Australian cricketer.
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New ACT laws to regulate solariums.
Cancer Council ACT welcomes new regulation which come into effect today.
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Pretty In Pink- Girls Night In Success
Girls Night In - Pretty In Pink
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Doug Russell Memorial Golf Day 2010
Doug Russell Memorial Golf Day 2010
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Coming Soon to Canberra:
Smoke-free outdoor eating and drinking areas.
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Living with and beyond cancer. Summer Cancer Forum 2010
Special guest Michael Milton will present 'Going Downhill Fast'
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Skin cancer prevention a good investment.
New research confirms skin cancer prevention is one of the nation's best health investments.
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The Council Chronicle- August 2010. Vol 118
Keep up to date with Cancer Council ACT's activities and events.
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Safe Work ACT Month- October 2010
October is Safe Work ACT Month and is a time for everyone to focus on health and safety in the workplace. View Cancer Council's special SunSmart and Quit workplace offer.
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Cancer Priorities- Federal Election 2010
The next Australian government is uniquely placed to reduce the impact of our most feared disease.
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August is Hats ON Again for Canberrans!
Sun protection is once again recommended when spending time outdoors as UV levels reach 3 and above in Canberra.
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Forrest Hotel and Apartments put on the kettle!
The Waldren family of Canberra host another fabulous Biggest Morning Tea.
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Live It Up Project
Reducing chronic disease risk factors amongst vulnerable youth in the ACT.
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The End Of May is Hats Off Day for Canberra
Now is the time for people to make sure they get some sun to help maintain those vitamin D levels during the winter period.
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Critic's Choice 2010- CLOSED
Dont let your school miss out.
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Living with Cancer Education Program- NOW ON
A free program for people with cancer and their family and friends. BOOK NOW
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Bust a Myth about Skin Cancer- ENTRIES CLOSED
Canberra secondary schools and colleges are asked to get creative and win great prizes.
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Young Musicians Support ABMT 2010
Local music teacher and students get involved in this year's Biggest Morning Tea.
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ABS runs for Cancer Council ACT
The year’s run was very successful.
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World No Tobacco Day- May 31st
Gender and tobacco the focus for World No Tobacco Day 2010
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Mobile phones and cancer risk- Interphone study.
The world's largest study to date on mobile phone use and cancer risk.
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The Council Chronicle. April 2010
Keep up to date with current Cancer Council ACT work, activities and events.
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Information For Carers, From Carers.
A new web page specifically for carers in the ACT.
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Faulty bowel cancer screening test kits.
Cancer Council puts it in perspective.
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Get Behind Bowel Screening
Help Cancer Council make a NOISE about bowel cancer!
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National Myeloma Telephone Support Group Pilot Project
This is a pilot project that will be available to ACT Myeloma Patients. The Pilot runs until 2010.
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