Whether you’re at the beach, by the pool or simply on a walk around the block – you can burn in as little as 10-15 minutes here in Queensland when the UV is at its peak. That’s why it’s vitally important for people to know exactly how to protect themselves and reduce their risk of…

Cancer Council Queensland has launched a new webpage to help increase awareness amongst Queenslanders of the link between being above a healthy weight and 13 types of cancer. If you weren’t aware of this link, you’re not alone. Research shows that just under half (40%) of Australians are aware of the obesity-cancer risk link, compared…

New data shows that each day in Queensland around 80 people will hear the words, “you have cancer”. This equates to around 29,000 people each year. Cancer Council Queensland’s Viertel Cancer Research Centre has released 2016 statistics (the latest available from the Queensland Cancer Register) for incidence, survival, mortality and prevalence, providing the latest snapshot and trends for cancer in Queensland. Cancer Council Queensland CEO…

Cancer Council Queensland has opened a pop-up store on Brisbane’s northside to help with demand for its quality sun protection products over the peak summer period. The shop – located on the ground floor of Toombul Shopping Centre (Shop 14, next to the newsagency) – is now open and will operate until February 2. The…

McNamara Law have committed to making a difference, partnering with Cancer Council Queensland to support the charity’s Free Will Service. Cancer Council Queensland’s Free Will Service is available to anyone who includes a gift to the charity in their Will and thanks to the support of community-minded law firms across the state has been operating…

Tragically, there are around 4600 Queensland women diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer each year. This heart-breaking statistic is the powerful reason behind why Queenslanders will come together on Pink Ribbon Day, October 28, to show their support and raise awareness. By participating in events like Pink Ribbon Day and raising funds the public…

Cancer Council Queensland is celebrating 20 years of the National SunSmart Program this year! More than 325,000 Queensland kids will benefit from learning in a sun safe environment this year thanks to the free program, but the charity is determined to protect more children. With the support of Queensland State Education Minister Grace Grace, Cancer…

Say ‘no’ to sugary drinks – that’s the message Cancer Council Queensland is urging people to heed and organisations to throw their support behind, this World Obesity Day (October 11). This past week a report [1] was released by Queensland Health, using source data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, showing that one in 10…

Hidden in bricks, tiles and concrete, an almost invisible substance is putting tradespeople and labourers at risk of cancer. Studies[1] have shown that around 587,000 Australian workers each year are exposed to crystalline silica, a Group 1 Carcinogen 100 times smaller than a grain of sand. When inhaled, silica can cause some cases of lung…

Public health experts are one step closer to answers on how best to decrease skin cancer rates, following the launch of a Queensland-wide survey on sun protection. Cancer Council Queensland’s Everyday Health Survey seeks to gain understanding of Queenslanders’ knowledge and behaviours towards sun protection and explore how the community wants to be informed about…