in 2015, Children’s cancers.
Cancer Council Queensland is calling on Government and food manufacturers to use the Health Star Rating system as a tool for combatting childhood overweight and obesity. The call follows a report to the most recent meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation finding that one in six people have changed…
in 2015, Prevention.
When it comes to your plates, cups, bowls and glasses – size really does matter. At least that’s what the latest research is telling us. But hold five – do you even know how big your plates, cups and bowls are? Do you even care? Why should it matter?! Katie Clift tells all in her…
in 2015, Breakthroughs.
Queensland-led genetic analysis of 40,000 prostate cancer cases has made key findings that could improve the accuracy of the biomarker test for prostate cancer worldwide. The QUT study, funded by Cancer Council Queensland, found that adjustments must be made for single genetic variations in the PSA gene when interpreting PSA test results for a prostate…
Cancer Council is urging all Queenslanders to stay safe and SunSmart during Queensland’s current heatwave, with temperatures expected to top around 40 degrees in some parts of the State. Heatwaves are hitting Queensland unseasonably early this year, with temperatures set to reach a top of 35 degrees in Brisbane on Friday and Saturday, with the…
New national figures show almost half of the 10 million Australians who are overweight or obese consume sweetened beverages, with some drinking more than a litre a day. The Australian Health Survey Results for Sweetened Beverages shows consumption of intense-sweetened beverages is twice as high for those who are overweight or obese compared with Aussies…
in 2015, Prevention.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and we’re urging all Queenslanders to help destigmatise lung cancer by raising awareness, fostering empathy, and showing support for those affected. This year alone, around 2150 Queenslanders will be diagnosed with lung cancer and more than 1710 will die of the disease. While smoking is the leading cause of…
New Cancer Council research shows half of weekend sunburns occur while Aussies are going about day-to-day activities, with the backyard replacing the beach as a sunburn hotspot. Cancer Council is warning Queenslanders that ‘it all adds up’ – reminding people that sun damage from UV radiation increases individual risks of deadly skin cancer. Results from…
Springfield’s first radiotherapy service opened its doors this week, enabling local cancer patients to access more affordable, timely treatment. The first patient received radiation therapy earlier this week at the new Radiation Oncology Centres (ROC) facility, based at the new Mater Private Hospital in Springfield. CEO of ROC, Mark Middleton, said the new centre at…
in 2015, Children’s cancers, Events, Support.
Cancer Council is calling on Queenslanders to help brighten the lives of children with cancer by taking part in the Cancer Council Christmas Appeal – Lights for Lucy. Lights for Lucy raises funds and awareness to support more than 140 Queensland children diagnosed with cancer each year. Around 20 Queensland children will die from the…
in 2015, Women’s cancers.
For the first time, QUT and Cancer Council research has found a genetic variant in a particular micro RNA (miR-145) that can influence the risk of breast cancer development. The research examined genetic variations in 24 micro RNAs, which were already known to influence biological pathways connected to cancer. Researcher Robert Smith from the Genomics…
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