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Queenslanders living in affluent or metro areas are less likely to be diagnosed and die from head and neck cancer than those in disadvantaged or rural communities, new research shows. The latest data from Cancer Council Queensland’s Cancer Registry released for World Head and Neck Cancer Day (July 27), found that from 2010 to 2014,…
in 2017, Prevention.
Three kilos off the average Queenslander is all it could take to help lighten the state’s burgeoning overweight and obesity crisis, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) study. Research from the AIHW Australian Burden of Disease Study, showed that 14 per cent of the total disease burden could be avoided if…
Queenslanders can get back on track with their health resolutions using these tips from Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan. Setting goals is easy; the hard part is accomplishing them. Now we are halfway through the year, it’s the prime time to revaluate your resolutions and improve your health and wellbeing. Here’s a couple…
in Volunteer News.
How you can make a difference this Daffodil Day Daffodil Day 2017 is just around the corner! On Friday, August 25, volunteers and supporters across Queensland will come together in their community to sell daffodils and merchandise, and raise vital funds for Cancer Council Queensland. Last year $5.6M was raised across Australia, allowing us to…
in 2017, Advocacy, General Media Release, letter to the Editor, Support, Working Together.
Dear Editor, I write to commend the State Government on their announcement to make an additional 100,000 free and discounted car parking spaces available at public hospitals each year to help Queenslanders in need. The $7.5 million boost, which is part of a four-point action plan, will significantly advance our efforts to better support Queensland…
in 2017, Support, Working Together.
Next month Daffodil Day (August 25) will bloom in Queensland, with hundreds buying flowers and merchandise to raise funds for locals affected by cancer. Locals are being urged to save the date and pre-purchase Cancer Council Queensland’s exclusive 2017 ‘Fireman’ Dougal Bear, an enamel pin, and a daffodil-themed pen, before the day. Cancer Council Queensland…
in 2017, Support, Women’s cancers.
Cancer Council Queensland is reaching out to Queensland women who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment, offering free wigs and turbans in a time of need. Women diagnosed with cancer can borrow a wig or turban, free of charge, for the duration of their treatment through Cancer Council Queensland’s innovative ESA…
in 2017, Prevention, Research, Support, Working Together.
We have all been touched by cancer in some way. Sadly, I’ve lost members of my family to cancer – we’re working hard to ensure you don’t lose yours too. As CEO of Cancer Council Queensland it’s my priority to increase investment into lifesaving research projects and improve service delivery across the state to help…
Cancer Council Queensland has called for renewed discussion on economic interventions to help overcome the obesity epidemic, following the release of new research by Bond University finding that many Queenslanders routinely choose junk foods because they are cheaper than healthy choices. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said ongoing research and cooperation across sectors…
More needs to be done to prevent primary liver cancer in Queensland, with the number of Queenslanders diagnosed more than doubling in the ten years leading up to 2014. Statistics released by Cancer Council Queensland showed the number of people diagnosed with primary liver cancer has increased by more than 120 per cent, with 334…
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