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in 2017, Prevention, Research, Support, Women’s cancers.
Married at First Sight’s Nadia Stamp has put her quest for love on hold this month and instead devoted her time to making a difference in the fight against cancer! The reality TV star has teamed up with Cancer Council Queensland to show her support for Daffodil Day (August 25), as an official ambassador of…
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…
in 2017, Breakthroughs, General Media Release, Prevention, Research, Walk for Women's Cancers, Women’s cancers.
Women with particular sub-types of breast cancer have been given new hope, thanks to a discovery by Queensland researchers identifying a new way to kill certain types of cancer cells. Funded by Cancer Council Queensland, a University of Queensland study published in the international journal Oncogene has found that some women with breast cancer could…
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 2016, General Media Release, Prevention, Women’s cancers.
Only about half of all eligible women in Queensland get regular pap smears – the second lowest rate in the country, new national figures show. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare issued the latest participation rates for the National Cervical Screening Program (2014/2015) today. The Queensland rate of participation for 2014/15 was just 54.5…
in 2016, Breakthroughs, Research, Volunteer News, Women’s cancers.
Queensland researchers are using 3D models to mimic cancer cells in women with aggressive ovarian tumours, in a bid to improve treatment for those diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Cancer Council Queensland has awarded $200,000 of funding over two years to a team of researchers at QUT to target enzymes that cause cancer cells to resist…
in 2015, Women’s cancers.
For the first time, QUT and Cancer Council research has found a genetic variant in a particular micro RNA (miR-145) that can influence the risk of breast cancer development. The research examined genetic variations in 24 micro RNAs, which were already known to influence biological pathways connected to cancer. Researcher Robert Smith from the Genomics…
Cancer Council Queensland is delighted to announce that Dirty Dancing has raised over $63,700 in Queensland for Cancer Council’s Pink campaign, supporting Queenslanders affected by women’s cancers. The funds raised through Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will support around 4200 Queensland women diagnosed with breast and gynaecological cancers this year alone. In…
in 2015, Support, Women’s cancers.
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…
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