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Cancer Australia - Our Mob and Cancer

Our Mob and Cancer has been developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Here you can find information about cancer, including cancer types, prevention, diagnosis, treatment living with cancer, finding support, clinical trials and much more.

How Our Mob and Cancer can help

Filled with important information about cancer from trusted sources, it is impartial, non-commercial, evidence-based and respects culture and traditions.

Using a strength-based approach to reflect our resilience and values, the website embodies the views, history and cultural traditions of the communities it serves.

Information lines / help lines

Email: enquiries@canceraustralia.gov.au
Telephone: +61 2 9357 9400
Free call 1800 624 891 or 02 9357 9400 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEDST

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Cancer Australia - Our Mob and Cancer.

Last reviewed: May 2025

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