Cancer Council in your community

Horsham Rural City

Each year more than 130,000 Australians are diagnosed
with cancer. In Victoria that’s approximately 33,000 and in
Horsham Rural City there were 122 people diagnosed with
cancer in 2016.
New research by Cancer Council estimates that almost
1.9 million people will have a personal history of cancer; that
is living with and surviving cancer, by 2040. That’s an increase
This increase is largely due to improved detection and
treatment in Australia’s growing and ageing population, and
more people surviving a cancer diagnosis. As a result life-saving
cancer research, prevention programs and information and
support services will be needed more than ever.
Whether you’re gathering loved ones for Australia’s Biggest

Information and
support services
Our support services are 100% funded by people like you.
In 2017:
Our understanding cancer nurses provided practical
information and support to more than 11,400 Victorians
via 13 11 20. In Horsham Rural City, they responded to 42
emails and calls.

patients in Horsham Rural City experiencing hardship; 1,227

people were helped across the state. From 2013-2017, more
than $1.25 million was provided to more than 6,600 people
through our Financial Assistance Program.
104 Victorian cancer patients and their families enjoyed a
free short holiday.

experiencing hair loss due to treatment.

were distributed around Victoria, with 616 publications

distributed in Horsham Rural City.
120 support groups and 51 education programs were held in
Victoria.
437 connections were made in Victoria through Cancer
Connect, a phone-based support program where people are

experience.

Every minute, every hour, every day, we’re

working with the community to prevent cancer,
create hope and save lives.
Cancer never rests, so neither will we.
Prevention education
One third of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes
such as eating well, being active, not smoking and reducing
your alcohol intake. That’s why we invest in prevention
programs that help people reduce their cancer risk.
New Cancer Council research revealed that people who

several types of cancer than those who didn’t. More than

35,000 Australians who had developed obesity-related

Cancer Council’s iconic SunSmart program is helping a new

In Horsham Rural City from 2014-2015, it’s estimated 58%
Rural City, 91% of early childhood services and 75% of of eligible women participated in cervical cancer screening.
primary schools are members. Women aged between 25 and 74 should participate in

if detected early, 90% can be treated. Our bowel cancer

campaign educates people about the importance of early the last Pap test.
detection and screening. In 2017, about 41% of eligible
people in Horsham Rural City participated in the Australian
Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Last year, around 6,693 Australians called Quitline for

calls were from people in Horsham Rural City.

Cancer research
Every year Cancer Council invests more than $20 million in

treat cancer.
Cancer Council researchers participated in a major global
study involving 550 researchers who studied the genes of

13 new cancer research projects were funded in Victorian

treatments.
More than 43,000 Australians have completed our

the causes of cancer and how to better prevent it. and treatment options for less common and low survival
cancers through research, and by advocating for increased
with cancer each year in Australia. From 2013 to 2017,

out more about these cancers.

Thank you for your support!

the generosity and support of the community for more than half of our funding.
Five-year survival is now at 68% – the highest it has ever been. Two decades ago

support, call our experienced cancer nurses on 13 11 20.

For more information about Cancer Council Victoria visit www.cancervic.org.au.