Queensland researchers are using 3D models to mimic cancer cells in women with aggressive ovarian tumours, in a bid to improve treatment for those diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Cancer Council Queensland has awarded $200,000 of funding over two years to a team of researchers at QUT to target enzymes that cause cancer cells to resist…

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 Queensland has congratulated the Palaszczuk Government for introducing legislation to Parliament today to safeguard the community against second-hand smoke. Among the proposed changes to the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act, the legislation will ban smoking at public transport waiting points, pedestrian malls, specified national parks and at or near children’s organised sporting…

Queensland cancer patients are set to benefit from greater access to world-leading treatments thanks to a five-year funding deal worth $7 million for independent clinical trials in Queensland hospitals. The funding, to be jointly provided by Queensland Health and Cancer Council Queensland, is expected to increase participation in cancer clinical trials led by national and…

In an Australian first, Queensland researchers have estimated the loss of life expectancy for newly diagnosed cancer patients, providing a more complete picture of the potential impacts of the disease. Cancer Council Queensland and QUT research* found, on average, Australians diagnosed with cancer at age 40 faced losing an average of 11.2 years of life…

Queenslanders with head and neck cancers could benefit from improved survival thanks to an Australian-first clinical trial being launched at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. The trial, to be rolled out nationally, is being conducted by the PAH Cancer Services and Head and Neck Departments with the support of the PA Research Foundation. Director of Radiation…

Children affected by cancer have received new hope, with Cancer Council research revealing those who survive at least five years after diagnosis are likely to enjoy long term survival similar to that of children without cancer. The study* found that for children with cancer, the chance of surviving for a further five years increased from…