Breast cancer incidence rates are increasing faster in north and west Queensland than in the rest of the state, a new Cancer Council Queensland study has found[1]. Researchers from Cancer Council Queensland examined incidence and survival patterns for the five most common cancers in 516 areas across the state, diagnosed between 1997-2004 and 2005-2012. For…

Ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8), Cancer Council Queensland is urging women to put their health and wellbeing first and get screened to save lives. In Queensland, only 56 per cent of all eligible women aged 50-74 participate in recommended breast screening through BreastScreen Queensland – leaving around 44 per cent of women unscreened,…

Cancer Council Queensland has welcomed a new cervical screening program which will come into effect on December 1, replacing the two-yearly pap test. Those aged between 25 and 74 years will be eligible to take part in the screening program every five years. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said the new Cervical Screening…

This October, thousands of women across the state have joined together to host a Girls’ Night In to help raise vital awareness and funds for the fight against women’s cancers. Cancer Council Queensland’s Girls’ Night In campaign encourages women to host a night in for friends to raise funds for the one in six Queensland…

Whatever you’re thinking of doing on your Girls’ Night In, you can’t do without a plan, so use these tips to make it a night to remember. Cancer Council’s Girls’ Night In is the ideal reason to get your girlfriends together to celebrate friendships that matter for a cause that matters. One in six Queensland…

“Cancer was the last thing on my mind, but then I started bleeding irregularly.” Brisbane local Morgan Harris was young, fit and healthy when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Ms Harris said she first felt as though something wasn’t right in October 2013, and after visiting her GP she was referred to a gynaecologist.…

97.3FM and 4KQ Breakfast radio newsreaders Monique Dews and Jo Hayes are calling on Queenslanders to show their support for women affected by cancer by hosting a Girls’ Night In. The radio presenters have teamed up with Cancer Council Queensland as ambassadors for the anticipated Girls’ Night In campaign, encouraging Queenslanders to get the girls…

Queensland: It’s time to catch up with your favourite ladies to change the lives of women affected by cancer! Thousands of women across the state are expected to attend or host a Cancer Council Girls’ Night In during the month of October to raise funds and awareness for breast and gynaecological cancers. Cancer Council Queensland…

Cancer survivor Gina Codotto is fighting back against cancer and passionately urging more women to remain vigilant about their health. The Cairns local has been diagnosed with cancer three times – but credits early detection as the reason she is still here today. In recognition of her spirit and determination, has been named Face of…

Cancer Council Queensland has today revealed the latest snapshot of women’s cancers across the state to mark the start of Women’s Health Week (September 4-8). Every day in Queensland 12 women are diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer and two die from the disease, with the latest research showing women living in certain geographic…