Dear Editor, November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to supporting the estimated 685 Queenslanders living with the disease, and the 520 Queenslanders who will be diagnosed this year. It is one of the five leading causes of cancer death in Queensland, but remains one of the hardest cancers to detect and treat.…

Although October is almost over – the pink parties are here to stay! Queenslanders, there’s still time to host a Girls’ Night In to show your support for Queensland women affected by breast and gynaecological cancers. By hosting a Girls’ Night In, you’re supporting Cancer Council Queensland’s work across every aspect of women’s cancers, from…

Queensland, it’s time to pick up the pace and get into gear for Australia’s newest fundraising campaign – a 5200km virtual cycling tour across Australia. Queenslanders are encouraged to register a team of five for The Great Southern Crossing and virtually cycle from Brisbane to Perth, via Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. The initiative, supported by…

Next Monday, October 26, the State will turn pink in celebration of Cancer Council Queensland’s official Pink Ribbon Day! Hundreds of dedicated Cancer Council Queensland staff and volunteers will be out in force across the state selling pink merchandise to raise vital funds for breast and gynaecological cancer research and patient support. Cancer Council Queensland…

This National Carers Week (October 11-17) Cancer Council Queensland is urging Queenslanders to support carers and celebrate their significant contribution to the community. Queensland carer Joan Wilson-Jones cared for her partner Philip after he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2002. “We don’t prepare for the role of caring for seriously ill loved ones…

This World Obesity Day (Sunday, October 11), Cancer Council Queensland is calling on Queenslanders to take action against obesity. Queensland is the heaviest state in Australia, with around 40,000 Queenslanders becoming obese every year. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift urged Queenslanders to exercise more, eat less junk food and maintain a healthy weight. “One…

Almost half of working Queensland cancer survivors have been negatively affected in their jobs as a result of their diagnosis, new research shows. Cancer Council Queensland’s 1000 Survivor Study is an Australian-first project, assessing the physical, emotional and practical concerns of cancer survivors. The survey found the majority of cancer survivors who had work concerns…

Queenslanders living in disadvantaged areas of the State are up to 94 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with bowel cancer and 70 per cent more likely to get lung cancer, the latest research shows. The data also show deaths from lung cancer are 48 per cent higher in disadvantaged parts of Queensland compared…

Cancer Council Queensland is inviting adventure seekers to make the ultimate journey for a cure next April as part of an exciting new fundraiser. The Ultimate Journey for a Cure invites participants to make a difference in the fight against cancer while trekking to Base Camp on the highest mountain in the world – Mount…

Queenslanders impacted by prostate cancer are being urged to reach out for support today, Cancer Council Queensland’s annual prostate cancer call-in day. The 13 11 20 call-in coincides with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said today’s call-in would assist men and their families to cope with prostate cancer.…