The number of Queensland men dying from melanoma continues to increase, despite skin cancer being one of the most treatable forms of cancer if detected early. New figures released by Cancer Council Queensland for Men’s Health Week (June 12-18) show an estimated 220 men die from melanoma each year, an increase from 125 men in…

Regional Queenslanders impacted by cancer are set to benefit from a $785,000 Federal Government grant for Cancer Council Queensland to upgrade its patient lodge at Herston in Brisbane. The grant has been awarded under the Commonwealth Community Development Grants Programme, which aims to support the delivery of priority infrastructure promoting stable, secure, and healthy local…

Cancer Council Queensland has called on the State Government to overhaul the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme, following a scathing report by the Queensland Ombudsman. Cancer Council CEO, Ms Chris McMillan, said hundreds of cancer patients were being short-changed by the scheme. “Regional Queenslanders affected by cancer are constantly doing battle against this bureaucratic process and…

Cancer Council is urging Queensland schools to make sun safety a priority this winter to protect children from the harmful effects of UV radiation. Research shows around 64 per cent of Queensland children aged five to 17 years are sunburnt annually*, significantly increasing the risk of skin cancer later in life. Cancer Council Queensland CEO…

Dear Editor, Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be an extremely distressing time for those diagnosed and their family – but when coupled with financial uncertainties those stresses can escalate. Cancer Council Queensland has launched a Queensland-first survey to better understand the crippling financial burden faced by thousands of families every year. Our latest Everyday Health…

Let’s digest some facts. About 3000 Queenslanders will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this year, and about 1000 die from the disease. Yet, it is a disease many of us are reluctant to talk about. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about bowel cancer, prevent the disease and detect it…

Cancer Council will today step-up its advocacy to better protect the estimated 200,000 Queensland children who live in a household with a current smoker. The action, to coincide with World No Tobacco Day, seeks to raise awareness of how chemicals from second-hand smoke can remain on surfaces around the home long after cigarettes are stubbed…

Cancer Council has urged Queensland hospitals to ban the sale of sugary drinks from hospital eateries and vending machines, in a bid to encourage healthier habits and reduce obesity. The call follows a Queensland-first move by Caboolture Hospital banning the sale of all energy drinks, sports drinks and soft drinks. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms…

Pop the kettle on, Queensland – it’s time to make your cup of tea or coffee count today (Thursday, May 25) 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…

Whether you live in Cape York or Coolangatta, the rest of the world envies Queenslanders for our outdoor lifestyle and environment. And yet many of us are held back by the burdens of unhealthy weight, lack of adequate physical activity, and diets that leave a lot to be desired on the nutritional front. In fact,…