To care for a child with a brain tumour, parents need to look after themselves – some tips from the Brainchild Foundation. A brain tumour diagnosis is life-changing, for children and adults alike. For children, the experience is complicated by the fact that they may not understand what is happening. Depending upon a child’s age,…

Cancer Council Queensland’s Sylvia Burns discusses the importance of self-care for partners and carers. A diagnosis of cancer can be a really distressing and challenging event, not only for the individual concerned, but also for partners and close family members as well. Although brain tumours are relatively rare, the combined effects of cancer, treatment and…

Dominique Longshaw reports from the BTAA Summit held at Cancer Council Queensland in October 2015. The 3rd Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) National Summit was a cross collaboration between health professionals, several community-based brain tumour support advocacy groups, and support groups from across Australia. A total of 32 delegates included people with brain tumours, their…

CanTeen counsellor Hiromi Ogata has started a support group for young adults with a brain tumour. The group meets every fortnight, from 12-1.30pm at the CanTeen office in West End. You don’t need to become a member of CanTeen – any young adult (18+) affected by a brain tumour can join. Attendance is free. The…

New Year, new goals. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift shares five easy tips to help make your 2016 resolution last the distance. Whether you love or loathe New Year’s resolutions, setting personal goals is a great way to help keep your mind and body feeling healthy and happy. However, keeping a New Year’s resolution…

A large number of Queensland cancer survivors say their diagnosis has made them a better person and led to positive life changes, new research from Cancer Council’s 1000 Survivor Study shows. Cancer Council Queensland’s 1000 Survivor Study is an Australian-first project, assessing the physical, emotional and practical concerns of cancer survivors. Almost 44 per cent…

Whether you’re heading out to the beach or just the backyard – Cancer Council has Gotcha Covered this summer with a brand new stylish sun protection collection. The Gotcha Covered range includes high quality SunSmart products from swimwear to sunglasses, sunscreen, long sleeve shirts, sun sleeves and gloves. The new summer campaign aims to give…

More Australians are quitting smoking, rates of overweight and obesity have stabilised and only one in 20 adults are eating enough fruits and vegetables, new figures out today show. The National Health Survey 2014-15, released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, shows national daily smoking rates have dropped by around a third since 2001,…

Tickets to the Noosa Triathlon 2016 are sold out but Cancer Council is giving Queenslanders a chance to secure a spot in the hugely popular event as part of team Cancer Council Queensland. The Noosa Triathlon is Australia’s largest, oldest, and highest profile triathlon event – with tickets selling out within just days of registrations…

Cancer Council Queensland’s Relay For Life has raised $3.5 million this year, with more than 23,000 Queenslanders taking up the baton at the events in the fight against cancer. 41 Relay For Life events were held across the State throughout 2015, supported by a dedicated army of volunteers, participants and sponsors. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson…