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…

Pens, pins, Dougal bears and bunches of daffodils – it’s all on sale this August to support more than 25,000 Queenslanders who will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone. Each year on Daffodil Day (August 28) communities across the state show their vital support for cancer research, education programs and patient support services by…

Queensland plates are about to get more colourful, following the launch of a new campaign to promote health and happiness. The Queensland Government campaign, endorsed by the Cancer Council, aims to help Queenslanders maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle to improve overall wellbeing. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift welcomed the launch of the $5…

One in three Queensland callers to Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 needed practical assistance following a cancer diagnosis, new data shows. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the trend was reflective of the strain cancer places on everyday life. “In the six months to June, we received about 8600 calls from Queenslanders to 13…

Cheers Dry July-ers – you’re halfway through a month of no booze for a good cause! Cancer Council is toasting the commitment of thousands of Queenslanders this month to get healthy, notice their own drinking habits and help improve the lives of adult cancer patients. Dry July invites Aussies to go booze-free for a month…

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift shares five steps to fitness. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to stay fit, while others fail? Fitness is not necessarily just a matter of nature or nurture – for most of us the key factors are characteristics such as persistence, discipline, and determination. With that in…

You can’t flake on this date – it’s almost Daffodil Day – lock it in and wear a pin to brighten the lives of Queenslanders impacted by cancer. Join thousands of Queenslanders in a show of strength this August for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Appeal, and the official Daffodil Day (Friday, August 28) to raise vital…

Cancer Council Queensland has welcomed this week’s introduction of a Bill into Parliament urging the Government to protect Queenslanders from the harmful effects of smoking. The Private Member’s Bill, sponsored by Shadow Health Minister and Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle MP, calls for a ban on cigarettes sold at ‘pop-up’ shops and smoking bans within…

New research shows health-conscious Aussies are boosting the snack industry, with lifestyle changes and weight concerns behind a strong shift to healthier snack foods. The findings* reveal growing participation in sports, concerns about obesity and time-poor lifestyles are driving a surge in healthy snack consumption, while snack food growth slows overall in Australia. Cancer Council…

Queensland boys may be missing out on the life-saving HPV vaccine, with many young men failing to complete three doses of Gardasil to protect against the human papillomavirus. Recent figures from the National HPV Vaccination Program Register show an average of 73 per cent of girls and only 60 per cent of boys completed the…