Cancer

  • MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC: Colac joins breast cancer event

    COLAC residents will walk laps of the Elliminyt Recreation Reserve this Sunday to celebrate women affected by breast cancer.

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  • CENTRE OPENS: Cancer facility’s names honour donors

    COLAC’S new cancer treatment facility, the Frank Minchinton Centre, takes its name from the late potato farmer who donated $150,000 to the centre’s development.

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  • MISSION OF LOVE: Devoted sister raises $10K for cancer research

    COLAC’S Tracey Lang says she is overwhelmed and humbled by the support she has received from the community in her quest to raise money for a cancer charity in honour of her late sister.

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  • ROAD TO A CURE: Colac cancer centre receives first patients

    COLAC’S cancer treatment centre has opened its doors and accepted its first lot of patients, relieving the district’s cancer patients of a 150-kilometre trip.

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  • AGAINST THE ODDS: Recruit fit and firing after cancer battle

    TOM SUTHERLAND will create a new chapter in his remarkable story of cancer survival when he pulls on the boots with Otway Districts this football season.

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  • BANDING TOGETHER: Baby’s brain tumour inspires generosity

    COLAC residents have rallied together to help the family of 10-month-old Hamish Hayes, who has an inoperable brain tumour.

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  • MOTIVATED: Bowie and friendship inspire cancer fundraiser

    A COLAC woman is using a cancer diagnosis and her love of David Bowie as motivation for a fundraising event for the Long Road Appeal.

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  • PUMPED: Purple push promotes philanthropic project

    COLAC businesses and services are getting ready to “paint the town purple” next week to promote the city’s annual Cancer Council Relay for Life.

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