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in 2017, Support, Walk for Women's Cancers, Women’s cancers.
Janet Kake has been diagnosed with breast cancer not once, but three times. The Eumundi local, 53, was first diagnosed with cancer at only 33-years-old, with her most recent reoccurrence just three years ago. “The first time I was diagnosed, I only went to see the doctor because I had a pain under my arm…
in 2017, Event, Events, Support, Walk for Women's Cancers, Women’s cancers.
Walk to beat women’s cancers and you could win! Those who register online for the Sunshine Coast Walk For Women’s Cancers event before August 11 will go in the draw to win a getaway for up to six people at Plantation Resort at Rainbow. Perfectly situated in the main street of Rainbow Beach, across from…
Cancer Council Queensland is calling on the Sunshine Coast and Cairns communities to create hope for every woman’s future. Registration has officially opened for two Walk for Women’s Cancers events – the first will kick-start at Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club on September 2, and the second will depart from the Cairns Esplanade on…
in 2017, Advocacy, General Media Release, letter to the Editor, Support, Working Together.
Dear Editor, I write to commend the State Government on their announcement to make an additional 100,000 free and discounted car parking spaces available at public hospitals each year to help Queenslanders in need. The $7.5 million boost, which is part of a four-point action plan, will significantly advance our efforts to better support Queensland…
in 2017, Support, Working Together.
Next month Daffodil Day (August 25) will bloom in Queensland, with hundreds buying flowers and merchandise to raise funds for locals affected by cancer. Locals are being urged to save the date and pre-purchase Cancer Council Queensland’s exclusive 2017 ‘Fireman’ Dougal Bear, an enamel pin, and a daffodil-themed pen, before the day. Cancer Council Queensland…
in 2017, Support, Women’s cancers.
Cancer Council Queensland is reaching out to Queensland women who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment, offering free wigs and turbans in a time of need. Women diagnosed with cancer can borrow a wig or turban, free of charge, for the duration of their treatment through Cancer Council Queensland’s innovative ESA…
in 2017, Prevention, Research, Support, Working Together.
We have all been touched by cancer in some way. Sadly, I’ve lost members of my family to cancer – we’re working hard to ensure you don’t lose yours too. As CEO of Cancer Council Queensland it’s my priority to increase investment into lifesaving research projects and improve service delivery across the state to help…
in 2016, General Media Release, Health Professionals, Research, Support.
High intensity exercise is significantly more effective in improving the health of bowel cancer survivors than moderate intensity exercise, a new study has found. The UQ, Cancer Council and Griffith University study* is the first to compare the different effects of moderate and high intensity exercise on fitness and body composition in any cancer survivorship…
in 2016, General Media Release, Support.
New research has found male and female cancer patients without a partner at diagnosis are more likely to die within 10 years than those with a partner, regardless of their cancer type. The Cancer Council Queensland and QUT study* examined 176,050 cases of the ten leading cancers in Queensland, diagnosed from 1996 to 2012. The…
in 2016, General Media Release, Prevention, Research, Risks, Sun Smart, Support.
The number of cancers diagnosed each year in Queensland has more than tripled in 31 years, from 8274 cases diagnosed in 1982 to 26,335 cases in 2013, new Cancer Council data shows. Cancer Council’s Cancer Research Centre has released 2013 data and trends (the latest available from the Queensland Cancer Registry) for incidence, survival, mortality…
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