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Cancer Researcher dives into Can Too’s...

Thursday, 11th Feb 21

The Can Too funded cancer researcher Dr Emmy Fleuren will be swapping her lab coat for a beach towel as she joins the Can Too Autumn swim Program as a participant and ambassador.

My son’s cancer diagnosis changed my l...

Friday, 22nd Jan 21

Teue Collier started 2021 on a positive note by achieving a bucket list goal to run a marathon. This was in stark contrast to last year when her son, Orson, underwent intensive treatment for Leukaemia, which saw her family virtually moving into a hospital ward.

Let’s talk about sedentary behaviourâ€...

Tuesday, 25th Aug 20

Even among physically active people, a lifestyle that includes long periods of sedentary behaviour is associated with increased incidence of cancer, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. So how much sitting is too much?

Let's talk about infections... and cance...

Thursday, 16th Jul 20

No one wants to talk about cancer of the external genitalia. Luckily there are a few simple practices to reduce your risk.

Let's talk about visceral fat... and can...

Monday, 13th Jul 20

Visceral fat is fat stored around our organs. It produces more chemicals than subcutaneous (under the skin) fat, which is why it’s termed ‘toxic fat’. The excess chemicals may lead to abnormal cell division, making 13 types of cancer more likely to grow. Visceral fat also increases risk of Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and many other conditions.

Let's talk about second (and third) hand...

Wednesday, 8th Jul 20

There are 16 cancers that can be caused by second hand (or passive) smoking. Every cigarette contains 7,000 chemicals that enter the lungs and spread to other parts of the body. 69 of these are known carcinogens. All of these carcinogens exist in second hand smoke.

Let’s talk about alcohol… and cancer...

Thursday, 2nd Jul 20

On a per capita basis, Australians clearly enjoy a drink – ranking in the top 30 nations for consumption. But how much should I drink to maintain health?

Let’s talk about fruit and veg… and ...

Wednesday, 1st Jul 20

Fruit and veg are thought to help protect against cancer both directly through a combination of nutrients which form anti-cancer agents, and indirectly by helping to maintain a healthy body weight. Fruit and veg are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals, which help to protect your body against cancer. They are also rich in nutrients and low in kilojoules and are therefore great food choices if you’re trying to maintain or lose weight.

Let’s talk about your skin... and canc...

Wednesday, 1st Jul 20

Overexposure to UV radiation causes more than 95% of skin cancers. Many people believe that if you have a skin cancer removed, it’s gone, however secondary cancers can form in your bones, your lungs, your heart or your head. While it’s important to have skin cancers surgically removed early, preventing them from occurring is vastly preferable. Another common misconception is that we need exposure to the sun to get the Vitamin D we need for good health, however incidental exposure outside of peak UV periods is sufficient for most people to maintain adequate Vitamin D levels.

Let’s talk about processed meat… and...

Monday, 29th Jun 20

Let’s be clear - smoking is more likely to result in cancer than eating processed meat such as frankfurts, bacon, salami and ham, however there is strong evidence that both cause cancer in humans. Processing enhances flavour and preservation through the addition of preservatives (salt, nitrite or smoke) and/or other additives (phosphate, glutamate or ascorbic acid).

Let’s talk about your bowel… and can...

Wednesday, 24th Jun 20

Bowel cancer is the second deadliest cancer, killing more Australians than breast cancer and melanoma, but isn’t as widely talked about. By joining a Can Too program you’ll make one of the best decisions for reducing your risk of bowel cancer but don’t stop there.

I want to grow up in a cancer-free world

Monday, 1st Jun 20

Sadly Cancer is a major cause of illness in Australia — there are over 1 million people in Australia who are either living with or have lived with cancer. Your fundraising will benefit 11 cancer researchers this year who are committed to finding better ways of treating and preventing cancer.

Can Too Cancer researcher Dr Merlot beco...

Friday, 16th Aug 19

Cancer researcher Dr Angelica Merlot, who received funding from the Can Too Foundation in 2018, won the NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award last night at a ceremony in Sydney.

Can Too runners pound the pavement for c...

Wednesday, 8th May 19

The Can Too Foundation this morning presented a cheque for $665,000 to Cure Cancer, from their participants’ fundraising efforts in 2018, who ran, swam and trekked to raise funds to beat cancer.

A Can Too-ers Swim to Recovery: A True S...

Wednesday, 28th Mar 18

Dr Fernando Guimares Makes A New Researc...

Thursday, 15th Feb 18

2018 Early Career Cancer Researchers

Wednesday, 20th Dec 17

Start Your DreamJob As A Cancer Research...

Wednesday, 29th Nov 17

Over-Exercise Putting Older Athletes at ...

Wednesday, 4th Oct 17

Immunotherapy: Revolutionising Cancer Ca...

Thursday, 10th Aug 17

Immunotherapy: Revolutionising Cancer Ca...

Thursday, 10th Aug 17

Dr Gillian Gould: Helping Indigenous Wom...

Wednesday, 15th Mar 17

Fundraising Fact Sheet

Friday, 27th Jan 17

A/Prof Megan Hitchens: Improving Early D...

Friday, 20th Jan 17

A/Prof Mike Doran: Developing New Techno...

Thursday, 15th Dec 16

Cancer Researcher Achievements In 2016

Monday, 12th Dec 16

Prof Neil Watkins: Refining A New Target...

Friday, 9th Dec 16

Ashleigh Neil: Podium Finisher Fundraisi...

Monday, 21st Nov 16

Professor Richard Payne: 'Physical Scien...

Thursday, 10th Nov 16

Dr Patsy Soon: Stopping Breast Cancer in...

Wednesday, 5th Oct 16

DreamLab: Power Cancer Research While Yo...

Tuesday, 13th Sep 16

Dr Laura Bray: Women in Technology's Ris...

Wednesday, 7th Sep 16

Dr Phoebe Phillips: Unlocking the Potent...

Thursday, 11th Aug 16

Leading the way in funding early-career ...

Wednesday, 20th Jul 16

Meet our 2016 cancer researchers

Thursday, 28th Apr 16