Cancer Council Queensland has called on the State Government to overhaul the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme, following a scathing report by the Queensland Ombudsman. Cancer Council CEO, Ms Chris McMillan, said hundreds of cancer patients were being short-changed by the scheme. “Regional Queenslanders affected by cancer are constantly doing battle against this bureaucratic process and…

Dear Editor, Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be an extremely distressing time for those diagnosed and their family – but when coupled with financial uncertainties those stresses can escalate. Cancer Council Queensland has launched a Queensland-first survey to better understand the crippling financial burden faced by thousands of families every year. Our latest Everyday Health…

Let’s digest some facts. About 3000 Queenslanders will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this year, and about 1000 die from the disease. Yet, it is a disease many of us are reluctant to talk about. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about bowel cancer, prevent the disease and detect it…

Cancer Council will today step-up its advocacy to better protect the estimated 200,000 Queensland children who live in a household with a current smoker. The action, to coincide with World No Tobacco Day, seeks to raise awareness of how chemicals from second-hand smoke can remain on surfaces around the home long after cigarettes are stubbed…

Cancer Council has urged Queensland hospitals to ban the sale of sugary drinks from hospital eateries and vending machines, in a bid to encourage healthier habits and reduce obesity. The call follows a Queensland-first move by Caboolture Hospital banning the sale of all energy drinks, sports drinks and soft drinks. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms…

Pop the kettle on, Queensland – it’s time to make your cup of tea or coffee count today (Thursday, May 25) at Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events across the state! Thousands of Queenslanders will gather in living rooms, community centres, schools and workplaces to celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea today and help raise…

Whether you live in Cape York or Coolangatta, the rest of the world envies Queenslanders for our outdoor lifestyle and environment. And yet many of us are held back by the burdens of unhealthy weight, lack of adequate physical activity, and diets that leave a lot to be desired on the nutritional front. In fact,…

Cancer Council Queensland will today call on local government to step up and ban smoking in King George and ANZAC Squares – once and for all. The call follows the failure of a recent motion put to Brisbane City Council, prompted by a citizen petition. Council resolved to monitor current smoke free legislation before considering…

Cancer Council has applauded Fraser Coast Regional Council for unanimously voting to extend smoke-free spaces in Maryborough and Hervey Bay, improving the region’s liveability. In 2018 Council will amend its local laws to introduce smoke free precincts at Freedom Park, Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre, Community Centre & Cultural Centre in Hervey Bay. Maryborough’s Queens Park,…

Celebrity chef Dominique Rizzo will raise her cup in the fight against cancer this May as national ambassador for Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 2017! The TV Chef and owner of Putia Pure Food Kitchen in Banyo shared a super simple no-bake yoghurt cheesecake recipe to encourage all Queenslanders to get involved. Dominique said…