Cancer Australia's campaigns and events raise awareness of important cancer initiatives.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
February
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is held in February each year to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and to highlight issues facing those diagnosed and their partners and families.
Each year in Australia about 1,550 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. More than two-thirds of women are diagnosed at an advanced stage, where the cancer has spread and is difficult to treat successfully.
World Cancer Day
February
The campaign theme for World Cancer Day 2019-2021 is ‘I Am and I Will’.
Whoever you are, you have the power to reduce the impact of cancer for yourself, the people you love and the world..
Bowel Cancer Awareness
June
Bowel cancer is a commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia; however, it is potentially one of the most preventable cancers through the early detection of abnormalities from screening.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October
Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness, provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community.
Take the time this month to find out what you need to know about breast awareness and share this important information with your family, friends and colleagues.
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November
Lung Cancer Awareness Month takes place in November each year. During the month a range of activities take place to update the community on key lung cancer message and Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia, with an estimated 8,100 people dying from the disease in 2010.