Dear Editor, December 5 is International Volunteer Day, an opportunity for Cancer Council Queensland to thank and celebrate the many thousands of volunteers in our community who contribute to cancer control. We are proud to have the support of around 30,000 volunteers, fundraisers and supporters  across the state, without whose passion and dedication we simply…

It’s officially summer tomorrow and scorching new figures show the sun safety message isn’t sinking in, with half of all Queenslanders getting sunburnt every year. The Health of Queenslanders 2018 report revealed that only one in two children and one in five adults used daily sun protection and that 54 per cent of adults and 46 per…

Did you know, that during the Christmas period, Aussies gain an extra 0.8 to 1.5 kilograms, on average, just from overeating? But there is no need to fear the festive season – a healthy Christmas is a lot easier than you think! The below recipe is a healthy twist on the Christmas pudding, that won’t…

Pancreatic cancer is one of the top five causes of cancer deaths in Queensland and early diagnosis is vital to increasing chances of survival. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and Cancer Council Queensland is raising awareness about the disease and associated challenges. Around 554 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Queensland each year…

At least 166 Queenslanders were diagnosed with mesothelioma last year – the rare and fatal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. After a new report* released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare last week showed Queensland had the second highest rate of new mesothelioma cases in the year (3.3 per 100,000 people), Cancer Council…

  You may not realise it, but you’re helping to save lives. With your help, 10 more cancer researchers have been awarded $200,000 each over two years. Your donation helps give Queensland researchers a reliable source of funds, which means you help make long-term research and trials possible. Thank you. The grants will fund world-leading…

  Something truly amazing has happened. Tell your friends about it. It could save their lives. Australia is set to become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer. This amazing achievement follows the success of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination program and the changes to the National Screening Program. New research…

The Health of Queenslanders 2018 report, released this week, has shown that cancer is still the leading cause of disease burden in Queensland – and Cancer Council Queensland has echoed calls from the Chief Health Officer that more needs to be done to address the impact of preventable factors.* Cancer Council Queensland CEO Chris McMillan…

Imagine if there was type of cancer that could be eliminated in the future. A cancer for which there was screening readily available, that could detect precancerous cells and result in effective treatment, so the cancer would be prevented from even developing. That’s cervical cancer. This week is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (November 12-18)…

Cancer activist and volunteer Kristen Larsen has been named a finalist in the Queensland Young Australian of the Year Awards. The Upper Kedron local is one of four finalists and she will find out if she is the winner on Friday, November 9, at an awards presentation at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Diagnosed…