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Coles celebrate two decades of growing hope at the checkout

This year, Cancer Council and Coles are celebrating 20 years of growing hope for Aussies impacted by cancer through the charity’s iconic Daffodil Day campaign. Cancer Council is calling on Queenslanders to make the occasion count, by stocking up on hope next time they’re picking up their fruit and veg. In the lead up to…

New guide to coping with cancer in the classroom

Queensland schools now have access to a new national guide to help students and staff cope effectively with cancer in the classroom. Cancer in the School Community, launched by Cancer Council last week, is a national guide to assist primary and secondary school staff to support students, families and colleagues affected by cancer. Cancer Council…

Seeking sun to boost vitamin D a major risk in Queensland

Cancer Council is concerned that Queenslanders may be placing themselves at serious risk of skin damage by seeking additional sun exposure to boost vitamin D levels during winter. Despite common concerns about Queenslanders not getting enough sunshine during colder months, the latest figures show 85 per cent of the State maintain adequate vitamin D during…

Showgoers get healthy and happy this Ekka holiday

Cancer Council is encouraging Queenslanders to celebrate health and happiness this Ekka holiday, recommending families plan ahead for a great day out. More than 400,000 Queenslanders are expected to pass through the gates during the 10 days of the State’s 138th Ekka. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift urged showgoers to look after their health.…

Kat Feeney cares about beating cancer in Queensland

Nine News journalist Katherine Feeney will show she cares about beating cancer this August, signing on as a Queensland ambassador for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day. Queenslanders have the opportunity to donate all month to the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Appeal, ahead of the official fundraising date on Friday August 28. Channel Nine’s Katherine Feeney encouraged all…

Queenslanders risk cancer death due to late detection

New research shows large numbers of the State’s most common cancers are being diagnosed after they have spread, significantly reducing the chances of survival. Cancer Council Queensland data* shows 52 per cent of all breast cancers in Queensland women were diagnosed at an advanced stage. Around 45 per cent of Queenslanders with bowel cancer had…

Takeaways tip the scales towards poor health

The health of Queenslanders is at high risk, with about 30 per cent of Queensland adults eating unhealthy takeaway every week, and 12 per cent consuming sugar-sweetened drinks each day. Queensland’s chronic overconsumption of unhealthy food and drink has been reported in the findings from Queensland Health’s latest Self-Reported Health Status Survey. Cancer Council Queensland…

Research Council funding grants vital insight on volunteering

New research into how and why Queenslanders volunteer may be key to combatting the decline of people who volunteer regularly. Researchers at Cancer Council Queensland and Griffith University have received a $220,000 Australian Research Council grant to improve understanding of motivations for volunteering. Cancer Council Queensland CEO and lead researcher Professor Jeff Dunn AO said…

Cancer Council launches Daffodil Appeal this August

Cancer Council Queensland has kicked off a month of fundraising for Queenslanders with cancer with the launch of today’s Daffodil Appeal, ahead of the official Daffodil Day on Friday 28 August. Queenslanders have the opportunity to donate online, buy a pin in advance or order a box of merchandise to sell during August to raise…

Kristina Costalos grows hope this Daffodil Day

Channel Ten’s Kristina Costalos is growing hope for the one in two Queenslanders affected by cancer as an official Queensland Daffodil Day ambassador for 2015! Queenslanders are invited to show they care about beating cancer by donating funds and raising awareness during the month of August, with this year’s official Daffodil Day on Friday the…

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