2017

Slip, Slop, Slap for a sun safe school holiday

With tomorrow marking the last day of term three at schools across the State, Cancer Council Queensland is urging families to head into holidays the SunSmart way. On average around 56 per cent of adults and 64 per cent of children are sunburnt on an annual basis[1], increasing the risk of skin cancer later in…

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Dear Editor, One in five Queensland men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85 – our dads, brothers, grandfathers, partners and friends are at risk. Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer among men in Queensland, with around 4000 men diagnosed each year on average. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness…

Six tips to spring into better health

Get healthy, fit and feeling great this season with these tips from Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to stop in your living area – it can extend to your health. Here are some simple tips to help you revitalise your wellbeing for the new season. One, clean up your…

Early detection of cancer saved local woman

Cancer survivor Gina Codotto is fighting back against cancer and passionately urging more women to remain vigilant about their health. The Cairns local has been diagnosed with cancer three times – but credits early detection as the reason she is still here today. In recognition of her spirit and determination, has been named Face of…

Cancer Council Queensland set to launch new patient transport service in Brisbane

Next month Cancer Council Queensland will launch a new home-to-treatment transport service in Brisbane. The service, Transport to Treatment, will transport cancer patients living in Brisbane from their homes to and from cancer treatment, helping to ease the burden of the disease on those affected. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said the service,…

New Cancer Council podcasts help cancer patients navigate through a diagnosis

Queenslanders affected by cancer can now tune in to a new podcast series to help them navigate through their cancer journey. The new series, ‘The Thing About Cancer’, includes 10 information podcasts designed for people affected by cancer, including carers, family members and friends. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said as more people…

Cancer Council Queensland urges women to prioritise health to reduce burden of women’s cancers

Cancer Council Queensland has today revealed the latest snapshot of women’s cancers across the state to mark the start of Women’s Health Week (September 4-8). Every day in Queensland 12 women are diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer and two die from the disease, with the latest research showing women living in certain geographic…

Queensland’s youngest cancer battlers fight back for survival

Queensland’s youngest cancer battlers have been given a boost, with findings revealing childhood and adolescent cancer survival rates have increased significantly over the past three decades. Release of the data coincides with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September 1-30. The Cancer Council Queensland figures show that 86 per cent of Queensland children and adolescents, aged 0-19,…

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