With rates of insomnia up to three times higher in cancer survivors than the general population, cancer survivors have been urged to take part in an Australian-first survey on the impacts of their diagnosis. Figures show around 63 per cent of Australian cancer survivors suffer sleep disturbance and about 30 per cent meet the clinical…

Cancer Council is giving the gift of giving this Mother’s Day, inviting Queenslanders to create a personalised vintage eCard for Mum while making a donation towards beating women’s cancers. More than 4000 Queenslanders will be diagnosed with a women’s cancer this year, and around 750 will die from breast or gynaecological cancer. Cancer Council Queensland…

Cancer Council Queensland is shocked by figures showing half of the state’s children and a third of Queensland adults are consuming unhealthy takeaway food at least once a week. The 2012 Queensland Chief Health Officer Report* identifies takeaway food as meals or snacks such as burgers, pizza, chips and other fried food sold in fast…

   Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift helps us get EGGcited about healthy habits this Easter long weekend! Whether they’re mini or mega-size, come in the form of bunnies, ducks, eggs or blocks – it’s certainly easy to overeat and overindulge on chocolate at Easter! And that overindulgence can take a long time to work…

Almost one year ago, Australian rock legend Chrissy  Amphlett, of the infamous band The Divinyls, passed away following her battle with breast cancer, at age 53. Chrissy was passionate about spreading awareness around the importance of early detection of breast cancer and wanted her song ‘I Touch Myself’ to become an anthem for women’s health around…

Brisbane radio journalists and baking aficionados, Monique Dews from 97.3FM and Jo Hayes from 4KQ, will tip the balance in the fight against cancer this May as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. The local radio personalities have joined the likes of Dominique Rizzo, Poh Ling Yeow, Alana Lowes and Matt Moran as Cancer Council…

Celebrity cook, TV presenter and writer, Alana Lowes will raise her cup and tip the balance in the fight against cancer this May as a Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea ambassador – and she’s sharing some delicious recipes to encourage Queenslanders to celebrate! The local celebrity has joined the likes of Poh Ling Yeow,…

Cancer Council Queensland is calling on hospital departments and community organisations looking to enhance support for Queenslanders affected by cancer to apply for a share of $100,000 through its 2014 Community Grants Program. The grants program launched late this month and will enable eligible organisations to apply for funding of up to $10,000 for cancer-related…

The countdown to Cancer Council’s popular Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser is on and Cancer Council Queensland is challenging participants to give their events a healthy spin. According to the 2012 Chief Health Officer’s Report, more than two million Queenslanders are overweight or obese – putting them at risk of serious illness including heart disease…

  This Harmony Day (March 21), Cancer Council Queensland is reaching out to show their support for all Queenslanders impacted by cancer. Cancer does not discriminate, and Cancer Council Queensland supports all Queenslanders regardless of their age, sex, cultural background or geographic location. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said CCQ worked hard to implement…