New data highlights removing substantive geographical disparities will save lives. Cancer Council Queensland, in collaboration with QUT, has officially released an update to the Australian Cancer Atlas. This update includes the latest national data on how cancer diagnosis and excess death rates vary by geographical area across Australia. The update means the Atlas will now…

Cancer Council Queensland continues to support Queenslanders impacted by cancer through these uncertain times. The charity’s 13 11 20 Information and Support line continues to provide both telephone and email support to all Queenslanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Services including Transport to Treatment, lodge accommodation and transport are operating with minor changes to ensure social…

Read the PDF version by clicking on the link below Volunteer Voice December 2019 Message from Cancer Council Queensland CEO, Ms Chris McMillan Welcome to the final edition of Vollie Voice for 2019. I want to say a big thank you to all our volunteers for the commitment, drive and passion they have brought to Cancer…

Christmas is often a special occasion spent with friends and family, but for those who have been affected by cancer, it can be an incredibly difficult time. It is important Queenslanders understand they are not alone during this period and help is just a phone call away via Cancer Council Queensland’s support team on the…

Cancer research in Queensland has received a $4 million boost today, with Cancer Council Queensland announcing the recipients of its inaugural Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research (ACCR) grants. Two research teams at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute will receive $500,000 per annum for four years, comprising $350,000 per annum from Cancer Council Queensland and a $150,000…

The following statement has been issued by Cancer Council Queensland: On November 10, 2019, Cancer Council Queensland became aware that it has been alleged a former Cancer Council Queensland employee was engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct, making false representations that she had a terminal cancer diagnosis. The former employee began her relationship with Cancer…

Letter to the Editor November 12, 2019 Dear Editor, I want to personally acknowledge and congratulate Peter Dornan AM for being named the 2020 QLD Senior Australian of the Year. Following a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, Peter put an ad in the newspaper, inviting fellow patients to meet. Since then Peter’s commitment to helping…