Queensland recorded the highest rates of cancer than anywhere else in Australia over four years, the latest statistics from the AIHW show. The Cancer Incidence and Mortality Across Regions (CIMAR) books, released today, found Queensland had the highest incidence rate for all cancers combined for all persons. The state also recorded the highest incidence rate…

Cancer Council Queensland is seeking Brisbane cancer survivors to take part in a world-first research project in 2017, investigating whether peer-support can assist with exercise maintenance and health after a cancer diagnosis. The study, conducted by Cancer Council Queensland and the University of Queensland, will assess men and women who have previously been treated for…

The festive season can be a challenging time for Queenslanders affected by cancer, and Cancer Council is reminding locals that vital support is just a phone call away. Around 1860 calls were received by Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 over last year’s holiday period (December 2015 to January 2016). Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift…

Shops have launched their Christmas sales, tills are ringing, and presents are being wrapped in anticipation for one of the most festive days of the year! Whether you love or loathe Christmas shopping, it’s time to send Santa your wish-list. If you’re stuck for ideas for your own list, or still need to buy for…

Queensland women are being urged to make an early New Year’s Resolution for their health – with the launch of BreastScreen Queensland’s online booking system this week. The new service allows women to use a mobile or computer to manage their own breast screening appointments, update their personal information and view any correspondence with BreastScreen.…

Cancer Council has expressed urgent concern over the latest adult obesity figures released for Queensland, showing North Queenslanders have the second highest rate in the country. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Healthy Communities: Overweight and obesity rates across Australia, 2014–15, was released today, finding North Queensland adults are the most obese in Queensland.…

Cancer Council Queensland has renewed calls for tougher regulation of smoking in multi-unit dwellings, following a move by the Obama administration to ban smoking in US public housing developments. The call supports new Cancer Council research that found 70 per cent of Queenslanders support a total ban on smoking in multi-unit dwellings, including balconies.

Cancer Council will today issue an urgent warning for Queenslanders ahead of a predicted five-day heatwave, while officially launching the start of summer at Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast. Severe to extreme temperatures are expected to soar across the state from tomorrow, reaching tops of 38 in Brisbane, 37 on the Sunshine Coast and 33 on the…

Cancer Council Queensland has teamed up with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) to offer locals the chance to have their skin photographed by a UV camera – giving a rare snapshot of an individuals accumulated sun damage. The renowned UV camera will be set up at Cancer Council Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Retail Store…

Almost one third of mothers under 20 still smoke in the first 20 weeks of their pregnancy, new national figures have found. The AIHW’s latest Australia’s mothers and babies report found one in nine women nationally smoked at some time during their pregnancy in 2014, the latest figures available. The study showed 19 per cent…