Cancer Council Queensland has welcomed action by the Townsville City Council to make the Flinders Street precinct smoke free. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Kim Ryan said the move would further reduce the prevalence of smoking in Townsville. “We commend Townsville City Council for responding to the wishes of the community to make Flinders Street smoke…
Cancer Council spokesperson Katie Clift shares six scientifically proven ways to feel happier and healthier in the here and now. Are you able to ‘shake it off’ when faced with the stress of looming deadlines, relationship conflicts, family pressures, long work hours and burgeoning household chores? If not, you’re perfectly normal. For many of us,…
Cancer Council Queensland is calling on Queenslanders to register early to host an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, aiming to raise $2.5 million for those affected by cancer. Every day around 68 Queenslanders are diagnosed with the disease and, tragically, 21 Queenslanders will die of it. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift urged the community to…
in 2015, Women’s cancers.
This International Women’s Day (March 8) Cancer Council is calling on all Queensland women to create a cancer prevention plan, following findings that thousands of female cancer diagnoses could be avoided each year. Around 3500 Queensland female cancers diagnosed annually are caused by modifiable lifestyle behaviours, such as smoking and too much sun exposure. Cancer…
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Queenslanders diagnosed with ovarian cancer have new hope thanks to local research attacking cancerous ovarian cells while limiting impact on the ovaries and reducing patient side-effects. With funding from Cancer Council Queensland, Mater Research Institute-UQ Associate Professor John Hooper’s research team has found that cancerous ovarian cells produce a specific protein that can be targeted…
Cancer Council has urged Queensland cancer patients and caregivers suffering from insomnia to seek help, with new research showing 60 per cent of callers to 13 11 20 reported insomnia symptoms. Of those surveyed*, 28 per cent of cancer patients and 32 per cent of caregivers who called Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 indicated they…
Cancer Council Queensland is giving all running enthusiasts, fitness fanatics, health nuts, team players, workplaces, friendship groups and families taking part in The March Charge the chance to take selfies to the next level – by taking over a billboard. Cancer Council Queensland’s new campaign, The March Charge, invites Queenslanders to sign up and run…
Queenslanders with concerns about sex after cancer have been invited to trial Rekindle, the world’s first online resource specifically designed to improve the sex lives of cancer survivors. Designed by Cancer Council and University of Sydney, the resource offers an online intervention to help couples rekindle their romance after treatment. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie…
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Queenslanders affected by cancer are reminded to contact Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 for up-to-date advice and practical support in the wake of Cyclone Marcia crossing the coast today. Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 is available between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, providing patients and their family and friends with the latest health service…
New research released today (19/2) by Cancer Council Australia and the National Heart Foundation of Australia shows Australian teenagers are spending increasing time in front of electronic devices such as computers, laptops, tablets, video games and TV. The updated National Secondary Students’ Diet and Activity Survey found 77 per cent of Australian teenagers spent more…
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