A statewide survey on smoking could help to clear the air for thousands of Queenslanders affected by harmful cigarette smoke drifting into their homes from neighbouring properties. Cancer Council’s new Everyday Health Survey, launched today, will canvass community views on a range of anti-smoking measures – from banning smoking in multi-unit dwellings to a generational…

New research has found men living with a partner when diagnosed with prostate cancer have a significantly lower risk of death from the disease, and death due to other causes than men without a partner. A Cancer Council Queensland, Griffith University and University of Queensland study investigated the impact of a range of factors on…

The toughest smoke free laws of any jurisdiction in the world will take effect in Queensland today, protecting the community from second-hand smoke and urging existing smokers to quit. Smoking is now banned at public transport waiting points, pedestrian malls, aged-care facilities, specified national parks and at or near children’s organised sporting events and skate…

New data reveals that over 81 per cent of childhood cancer survivors develop at least one life-changing mental or physical health issue after cancer treatment received as a child1 Late physical effects include heart disease, obesity and osteoporosis. Many survivors also experience serious psychological late effects, with almost 50 per cent of survivors reporting anxiety…

When was the last time you took 60 minutes to get active? If it was today – well done. If it was last week – there’s work to be done. If you can’t remember – then take this as a wakeup call! A world-first study released by the University of Sydney last month revealed the…

Every Wednesday, volunteer Lynn Nock leads a team of hard-working admin volunteers in Cancer Council Queensland’s Fortitude Valley office. Handling both incoming and outgoing material, her team are one of five in the Brisbane office who provide essential assistance to the whole organisation. Starting at 9am, Lynn’s team begin their day by handling all incoming…

Increasing proportions of regional Queensland women who had a mastectomy after breast cancer are undergoing reconstructive surgery, bridging a historical divide between the city and the country. Geographic distance has long been a barrier discouraging some regional Queensland women from seeking reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy. The joint Cancer Council and Mater Medical Centre study,…

This month Cancer Council is celebrating 30 years of Daffodil Day – that’s 30 years of painting Queensland yellow to grow hope for a cancer free future. With the help and support of our volunteers we hope to raise $1.5 million throughout August for our work in cancer control – with the official day held on Friday, August 26.

The countdown is on to the 30th year of Daffodil Day, Cancer Council’s annual signature fundraising event, and Queenslanders are being urged to order limited edition merchandise now. Cancer Council Queensland will celebrate the iconic fundraiser during the entire month of August, with the official Daffodil Day anniversary date falling on Friday August 26. Pens,…

Cancer Council will today reveal the true cost of an unhealthy shop, as the organisation urges Queenslanders to adopt five simple habits for a healthier, happier life. Cancer Council’s Everyday Health Survey has revealed the top five habits for Queenslanders of all ages to live healthier, happier lives: 1. Be active every day. 2. Eat lots of…