Monthly Archives: February 2018

Childhood cancer statistics available online for the first time

For the first time Australian doctors, researchers and the community will have greater insight into the impact of childhood cancer across the country, as Cancer Council Queensland releases a comprehensive suite of statistics online today. Australian Childhood Cancer Statistics Online will give people access to the latest incidence, survival and mortality data by sex and…

Queenslanders urged to choose healthy food delivery options for better health

A surge in the use of food delivery apps is making it easier for Queenslanders to access unhealthy fatty, salty and sugary food – all from the comfort of their couch. This week for Smart Eating Week* (February 12-18), Cancer Council Queensland is warning people to reconsider what they add to their cart, to ensure…

What does 5 serves of veggies and 2 of fruit a day really mean?

What’s a key part of a nutritious diet? Most of us can automatically recite the answer: fruits and vegetables. And yet research shows when it comes to eating the daily recommended amount of produce, most Queensland adults simply don’t. Only seven per cent of adults eat the recommended five serves of vegetables per day, while…

Re-think sweet this Valentine’s Day: 7 ideas for a healthier celebration

Be sweet to yourself and your loved one this Valentine’s Day, by celebrating in a healthy way. Take the opportunity to make this holiday of love special by getting active, eating nutritious food and living well to help you and your Valentine reduce your cancer risk. That way, you’ll be able to spend many more…

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: get to know the symptoms to save lives

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More women are dying from ovarian cancer than any other gynaecological cancer, as hard-to-detect symptoms are making early detection difficult. This month for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council Queensland is urging women to talk about ovarian cancer and understand the potential symptoms in an effort to save more lives. Around 280 women are diagnosed…

Cancer Council Queensland’s 2017 highest fundraisers crowned

Cancer Council Queensland congratulated the highest CancerFREE Challenge fundraisers of 2017

Cancer Council Queensland’s Redlands Volunteer Branch has been crowned the highest CancerFREE Challenge fundraisers of 2017, after raising an outstanding $105,000. The CancerFREE Challenge rewards and acknowledges the top fundraisers in the state by inviting them to fundraise and compete for the rights to name a research grant. The winners were announced at a special…

World Cancer Day: Cancer leaders call for equal access to reduce premature cancer deaths by 25%

Cancer Council Queensland has joined with cancer leaders, health professionals and supporters across the world calling for urgent action to reduce the rate of premature cancer deaths globally, with diagnostic and treatment access to be prioritised. World Cancer Day (Sunday, February 4), aims to raise awareness of the millions of people world-wide facing unequal access…

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