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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…
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Queenslanders living in disadvantaged areas of the State are up to 94 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with bowel cancer and 70 per cent more likely to get lung cancer, the latest research shows. The data also show deaths from lung cancer are 48 per cent higher in disadvantaged parts of Queensland compared…
Cancer Council Queensland is inviting adventure seekers to make the ultimate journey for a cure next April as part of an exciting new fundraiser. The Ultimate Journey for a Cure invites participants to make a difference in the fight against cancer while trekking to Base Camp on the highest mountain in the world – Mount…
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…
Cancer Council has launched a new resource to help Queenslanders diagnosed with mesothelioma, with research showing new cases of the disease rising sharply since the 1980s. Exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, and less than half of all Queenslanders diagnosed with the cancer will survive more than a year after diagnosis.…
in 2015, Children’s cancers.
Queenslanders are being urged to go gold for childhood cancers this month by donating to cancer research and support services. More than 640 Australian children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said more funding was urgently needed. “Cancer remains the most common cause of disease-related death among children under…
in 2015, Men’s cancers, Support.
Queenslanders impacted by prostate cancer are being urged to reach out for support today, Cancer Council Queensland’s annual prostate cancer call-in day. The 13 11 20 call-in coincides with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said today’s call-in would assist men and their families to cope with prostate cancer.…
in 2015, Breakthroughs, Prevention.
Queensland cancer patients are set to benefit from greater access to world-leading treatments thanks to a five-year funding deal worth $7 million for independent clinical trials in Queensland hospitals. The funding, to be jointly provided by Queensland Health and Cancer Council Queensland, is expected to increase participation in cancer clinical trials led by national and…
Queenslanders are being urged to leave a gift to Cancer Council in their Will, in a bid to bolster much-needed funding to help beat the disease. About 90 per cent of Australians support charities during their lifetimes, but fewer than eight per cent of people leave bequests, even though about one in three like the…
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