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in 2015, Women’s cancers.
Death rates for female breast cancer and gynaecological cancers have dropped significantly in Queensland in recent decades, new Cancer Council research shows. The latest data from CCQ’s Cancer Research Centre shows female breast cancer death rates have dropped by an average of more than two per cent per year since 1993 – a total decrease…
in 2015, Support, Women’s cancers.
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…
in 2015, Prevention, Women’s cancers.
Alana Lowes is calling on Queensland to share a meal together this October, to help raise vital awareness, support and funds to beat women’s cancers. The celebrity cook, TV presenter and writer has prepared an exclusive recipe in celebration of Cancer Council Queensland’s Girls’ Night In campaign – in a bid to bring people together…
in 2015, Women’s cancers.
Brisbane radio newsreaders, 97.3FM’s Monique Dews and 4KQ’s Jo Hayes are encouraging Queenslanders to get the girls together now, to keep the girls together later as ambassadors for Cancer Council. Mon and Jo will join thousands of women helping to beat breast and gynaecological cancers as part of Cancer Council’s Girls’ Night In campaign this…
in 2015, Prevention, Women’s cancers.
Queensland: Get the girls together now, to keep the girls together later! This October Cancer Council is calling on all Queenslanders to unite in the fight against women’s cancers by hosting a Girls’ Night In fundraiser – and putting the spotlight on their own health. One in six Queensland women will be diagnosed with breast…
in 2015, Risks, Women’s cancers.
Hundreds of Queensland women are developing breast cancers between screening each year, prompting a warning from Cancer Council for women to be breast aware between mammograms. The call follows the publication of new data revealing women diagnosed with breast cancer between mammograms experience poorer survival. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift urged all women to…
Cancer Council is inviting Queenslanders to show their world how much they love their Mum this Mother’s Day, with a brand new campaign: #mymum at mymum.org.au. #mymum invites Queenslanders to remember Mums they have lost, cherish those who are still with us, and help keep families together longer by uniting in the movement against women’s…
in 2015, Women’s cancers.
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has lowered the rate of high grade cervical cancer abnormalities to a historical low in women under the age of 20, new research released today has found. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare today released Cervical screening in Australia 2012-2013, which found cervical cancer cases and deaths nationally remained…
in 2015, Women’s cancers.
This International Women’s Day (March 8) Cancer Council is calling on all Queensland women to create a cancer prevention plan, following findings that thousands of female cancer diagnoses could be avoided each year. Around 3500 Queensland female cancers diagnosed annually are caused by modifiable lifestyle behaviours, such as smoking and too much sun exposure. Cancer…
in 2015, Women’s cancers.
Queenslanders diagnosed with ovarian cancer have new hope thanks to local research attacking cancerous ovarian cells while limiting impact on the ovaries and reducing patient side-effects. With funding from Cancer Council Queensland, Mater Research Institute-UQ Associate Professor John Hooper’s research team has found that cancerous ovarian cells produce a specific protein that can be targeted…
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