Queensland smokers are being urged to quit, with new research linking smoking to 16 different types of cancers including pancreatic, kidney, bowel, cervical and ovarian cancers. Cancer Council has issued the call ahead of World No Tobacco Day this Sunday (May 31). Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said many Queenslanders were aware of the…

Pop the kettle on, Queensland – it’s time to make your cup count today (Thursday, May 28) 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 more than $2.5 million…

Queenslanders affected by life-limiting illnesses are being urged to call on expert support via the PalAssist helpline during National Palliative Care Week (24-30 May). This year’s theme is ‘Dying to talk; talking about dying won’t kill you’. Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) has been funded by Queensland Health to provide PalAssist – a free phone and…

Thousands of primary school kids are expected to take part in National Walk Safely to School Day this Friday (22 May), with the support of Cancer Council and other leading health organisations. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift encouraged parents to take part in the campaign with their children. “This is a great community initiative…

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift reveals five low cost ways to stay happy and healthy without breaking the bank. If you’re saving for a new home, salary sacrificing into super for retirement, or just struggling to pay the mortgage, taking care of your health and happiness can seem like a great expense. The good…

One of the world’s leading international agencies on cancer has showcased Queensland’s success in reducing the availability of sugar in schools, in a new global policy brief launched this week at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The World Cancer Research Fund International’s policy brief, Curbing Global Sugar Consumption, is the first report of its…

Morning tea is often synonymous with sweet treats – but a little bit of creative tweaking can make a dish that little bit healthier and just as delicious! This month in celebration of popular annual fundraising event, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Cancer Council Queensland is sharing tips on how to shape the perfect healthy morning…

Cancer Council Queensland has teamed up with the iconic Peppa Pig to help kids Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide – the fun way! New research* shows around 54 per cent of Queensland children aged five to 17 are sunburnt annually – with five per cent getting so burnt that their skin blisters. But with…

Cancer Council is warning older Queenslanders to stay SunSmart and check their skin, with new research showing more older Queenslanders are being diagnosed with skin cancer than ever before. New data shows around 1900 Queenslanders aged 50 to 80 are diagnosed with melanoma every year – about five people every day. Cancer Council spokesperson Katie…

Cancer Council Queensland has welcomed Federal Government funding for a new cervical cancer screening program to replace the two-yearly pap smear test from 2017. The new screening program, announced as part of a $600 million cancer package in last night’s budget, will be undertaken by Queensland women every five years. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie…