Gut Microbiome Pilot Study Shows Strong Participant Support

In 2019, a small group of ABC Study participants helped test home-based faecal sample collection. The response was excellent, with many returning samples and completing questionnaires.

More than 22,000 participants have since contributed faecal samples, creating one of the largest gut microbiome datasets in the world to support epidemiological cancer research.

Learn more about the Gut Microbiome Pilot Study

Help Shape the Future of the Cancer Epidemiology Division

We're inviting ABC Study participants to express interest in joining new Community Advisory Group. Members will help guide the research of the Cancer Epidemiology Division by sharing feedback on research questions and grant applications and contributing to discussions about study priorities and participant experience.

We welcome expressions of interest from participants of all backgrounds.

Interested in joining? Click here to learn more.

Introducing Abbie Mutimer

Abbie is the Participant Engagement Officer for the ABC Study at Cancer Council Victoria. She is passionate about cancer prevention and does this work in memory of her Grandpa Peter, who passed away from pancreatic cancer. Since joining the team in 2021, Abbie has worked across multiple aspects of the study and now focuses on ensuring a positive experience for each of our 50,000+ participants.

Click here to read more about Abbie

What Do People Want to Know About Their Genes?

A recent focus group study revealed that ABC study participants want to receive regular communications from the study team to ensure they remain connected to the research. They also want to be given the choice about whether they receive genetic risk results that might be relevant to them or their family ’s health.

Learn more about the results of the Genetic Results Focus Group

Daffodil Day – Helping Power Research Like the ABC Study

Cancer Council's iconic Daffodil Day is returning on Thursday 21 August and we’re celebrating the vital role cancer research plays, and the role you play in it.

By participating in the ABC Study, you’re contributing to efforts to better understand, prevent and treat cancer. Daffodil Day helps fund this research, making discoveries and progress possible.

There are several ways to get involved - host a fundraising event for your family, friends or workplace, take part in the Daffodil Day dip, or simply donate to give hope this Daffodil Day.

For all that cancer takes, give this Daffodil Day, so we can continue funding lifesaving research into all cancers.

Click here to find out more

We have refreshed our website!

A big thank you to all the ABC Study participants who provided feedback through our user experience surveys and interviews. You can visit the refreshed site here, including a newly expanded Frequently Asked Questions page.

While on the website, please take a moment to update any of your contact details that may have recently changed, by  logging in here and updating your details on the 'Personal Details' page.

If you are unable to log in, you can contact us by email: info@abcstudy.com.au, or phone: 1800 688 419, to update your details. Please ensure that you provide your full name and date of birth so we can accurately update your information.

We have become aware that our emails sometimes go to spam or junk folders. To help ensure you receive our emails, please add info@abcstudy.com.au to your contact list or safe sender list.

View the refreshed website