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Cancer Council Queensland’s Statewide Women’s Project, supported by Queensland Health is ensuring women in regional and remote areas, have access to much needed wraparound support, including specially designed care packs, to help ease the burden of cancer treatment, every step of the way. Research shows Queenslanders living in regional and remote areas are up to 44% less likely to survive cancer within five years of diagnosis compared to those living in the city. Financial barriers such as accommodation, transportation, and access to essential healthcare often leads women to delay treatment, leading to an increase in cancer deaths. Following engagement sessions with women and healthcare professionals across the State, one message was clear: practical support is critical to overcoming these challenges. Last year, Cancer Council Queensland provided over 25,000 nights’ accommodation for regional and rural Queenslanders needing to be away from home during treatment as well as over 12,000 trips as part of our Transport to Treatment service. As part of their support hubs, Cancer Council Queensland has launched a new care pack program in partnership with MooGoo Skincare and Grants Toothpaste. These specially designed packs, available at every support hub across the State, contain products essential for sensitive skin during chemotherapy and radiation – including lip balm, gentle cleanser, fluoride-free toothpaste and a toothbrush – to help soothe and protect sensitive skin during treatment. Cancer Council Queensland’s Senior Manager, Supportive Care, Natasha Livings emphasised the importance of this practical support for women. “By providing wraparound support — including accommodation, transport, wigs & turbans, and now these care packs — we help women focus on their health, not the stress of finding basic necessities.’
“Our Support Hubs are designed to feel like a home away from home, and these care packs provide a little extra comfort during an incredibly challenging time,” she said. Melissa Lewis, Head of Medical Partnerships, at MooGoo said it was incredibly important to them to help Queensland women as they navigate cancer treatment.“As a Queensland brand, we are incredibly honoured to partner with Cancer Council Queensland on this project. Women so often put themselves last and we’re delighted to be able to provide this support as they navigate their cancer treatment.’ ‘MooGoo products are made using natural, clean ingredients that are perfect for sensitive skin – ideal for when your skin is irritated and dry from cancer treatment,” she said. Queenslanders can access these packs at the 5 Support Hubs across the State. The Support Hubs also provide accommodation, transport services, cancer counselling, peer support, wigs & turbans, and financial counselling as well as emotional support. Cancer Council Queensland Support Hubs are in:
