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Cancer Australia

Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers. Cancer Australia aims to reduce the impact of cancer, address disparities and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer by leading and coordinating national, evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care.

As a national cancer control agency, Cancer Australia also makes recommendations to the Australian Government about cancer policy and priorities.

Vision and mission

The vision of Cancer Australia is to reduce the impact of cancer and improve the wellbeing of people affected by cancer.

Cancer Australia’s mission is to strengthen and provide advice on the Australian Government’s strategic focus on cancer control and care.

How Cancer Australia can help

Cancer Australia informs, engages and partners to lead, shape and create value in national cancer control and to deliver effective cancer care.

The Cancer Australia website provides information for people affected by cancer, including where to find support, healthy living and clinical best practice guides.

Information / help lines

Email: enquiries@canceraustralia.gov.au

Programs, apps and tools

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Last reviewed: June 2021

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What is Melanoma?

Melanoma occurs when abnormal cells in the skin grow in an uncontrolled way.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the prostate grow in an uncontrolled way.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

What is Cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer develops from the tissues of the cervix. It is also called cancer of the uterine cervix. It is the third most commonly diagnosed gynaecological cancer in Australian women.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

What is Lymphoma?

Lymphoma occurs when abnormal white blood cells (lymphocytes) in the lymphatic system grow in an uncontrolled way.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

What is Ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovary, fallopian tube or peritoneum grow in an uncontrolled way.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

Melanoma | Cancer Australia Childrens Cancers

Information on melanoma, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

Brain and other central nervous system tumours | Cancer Australia Childrens Cancers

Information on tumours that start in the brain or other parts of the central nervous system (CNS)

Read more on Cancer Australia website

Retinoblastoma | Cancer Australia Childrens Cancers

Information on retinoblastoma, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

Helping your child to lead a normal and happy life | Cancer Australia Childrens Cancers

General advice on helping your child with cancer to lead a normal and happy life.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

Kidney (renal) tumours | Cancer Australia Childrens Cancers

Information on kidney tumours, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Read more on Cancer Australia website

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