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Cancer Council has urged carers of Queenslanders with cancer to reach out for help, with research showing higher levels of cancer-related distress in some carers than cancer patients or survivors. Studies show the role of becoming a cancer carer can pose significant risks to mental and emotional health, with many carers reporting above-normal levels of…
in 2014, Men’s cancers, Prevention, Research, Support.
Queensland research into Hodgkin’s lymphoma has discovered a way to help individualise cancer treatment for each patient, with potential to improve survival and prevent side-effects for a range of cancers. For the first time, Cancer Council Queensland Clinical Fellow Professor Maher Gandhi and researchers at the Translational Research Institute and PA Hospital have identified molecules,…
in 2014, Advocacy, General Media Release, Risks, Support.
Cancer Council has developed a unique sunscreen to protect those most vulnerable to harsh effects of the sun’s UV rays – including those who have had skin cancers or moles removed. Cancer Council Professional Sunscreen for Scars was developed under the guidance of dermatologists and plastic surgeons to meet the needs of those who have…
in 2014, Advocacy, General Media Release, Research, Support.
Cancer Council Queensland CEO, Professor Jeff Dunn, has been appointed an Officer in the Order of Australia in recognition of distinguished service to cancer control. The Queen’s Birthday Honours List acknowledges Professor Dunn’s contribution to the field of psycho-oncology through local and international promotion of innovative cancer care. Fewer than 2,220 Australians have received the…
Cancer Council Queensland has delivered more than 21,000 counselling sessions in the past decade through its free service, which celebrates its 10th birthday in Brisbane today. Since the Cancer Counselling Service opened in April 2004, more than 7600 Queenslanders impacted by cancer have received support through face-to-face or telephone counselling. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie…
Celebrity chef and Cancer Council Ambassador Dominique Rizzo will raise her cup and tip the balance in the fight against cancer this May as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea! The standout chef has joined the likes of Poh Ling Yeow, Alana Lowes and Matt Moran as a 2014 national ambassador, committed to making every…
in 2014, Advocacy, Events, General Media Release, Support.
Longreach locals are being urged to seek support to quit smoking, with new stats showing the region’s daily smoking rates are 60 per cent higher than the overall Queensland rate. The State Government has released findings from the self-reported health status 2011-12, categorised by local government area. The report found around 22 per cent of…
in 2014, Advocacy, Events, General Media Release, Prevention, Support.
South Burnett locals are being urged to seek support to quit smoking, with new stats showing the region’s daily smoking rates are 73 per cent higher than the overall Queensland rate. The State Government has released findings from the self-reported health status 2011-12, categorised by local government area. The report found around 23 per cent…
in 2014, Advocacy, Events, General Media Release, Prevention, Risks, Support.
Isaac locals are being urged to seek support to quit smoking, with new stats showing the region’s daily smoking rates are 49 per cent higher than the overall Queensland rate. The State Government has released findings from the self-reported health status 2011-12, categorised by local government area. The report found around 23 per cent of…
Locals in Logan are being urged to seek support to quit smoking, with new stats showing the region’s daily smoking rates are 35 per cent higher than the overall Queensland rate. The State Government has released findings from the self-reported health status 2011-12, categorised by local government area. The report found around 20 per cent…
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