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Blokes, better health only takes a moment

This Men’s Health Week (June 15-21), Cancer Council Queensland is encouraging men to take a moment to make a small change in their daily routine to improve health and wellbeing. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Moments in time’, recognising that every individual, family and community can find health-giving opportunities despite the many and…

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month we are renewing our call for all eligible Queenslanders to take a bowel cancer screening test. Only about one in three eligible Queenslanders completes the free National Bowel Cancer Screening test, even though bowel cancer kills nearly three Queenslanders every day. In fact, bowel cancer is the third leading cause…

Four food myths busted!

Do you have your food facts straight? We put some common food myths under the microscope and separate fact from fiction! Have you ever wondered whether frozen veggies are devoid of vitamins? Or if microwaves cause cancer? Nutrition advice can sometimes be a bogeyman, scaring us into misunderstanding the pros and cons of what we…

Stubble trouble grows for a good cause

Facial hair is about to join the fight against cancer, following the launch of Beard150 by Cancer Council Queensland. The campaign is looking for 150 Queensland men to join its 150-day beard-wagon in the hope of raising more than $150,000 for research into men’s cancers. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Kim Ryan called on beard-worthy men…

Third-hand smoke a threat to Queensland kids

New research shows third-hand smoke which clings to furniture, carpets, walls and children’s toys could cause cancer, endangering the future health of Queensland children. This World No Tobacco Day (May 31), Cancer Council is warning Queenslander’s of the severe dangers of third-hand smoke, which occurs when second-hand smoke reacts with indoor air, lingering in homes.…

Queensland: make your cuppa count today!

Pop the kettle on, Queensland – it’s time to make your cup count today (Thursday, May 28) at Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events across the State! Thousands of Queenslanders will gather in living rooms, community centres, schools and workplaces to celebrate Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea today and help raise more than $2.5 million…

National Palliative Care Week – It’s time to talk about dying

Queenslanders affected by life-limiting illnesses are being urged to call on expert support via the PalAssist helpline during National Palliative Care Week (24-30 May). This year’s theme is ‘Dying to talk; talking about dying won’t kill you’. Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) has been funded by Queensland Health to provide PalAssist – a free phone and…

Queensland kids get ready to walk for good health

Thousands of primary school kids are expected to take part in National Walk Safely to School Day this Friday (22 May), with the support of Cancer Council and other leading health organisations. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift encouraged parents to take part in the campaign with their children. “This is a great community initiative…

How to feel like a million dollars – on a dime

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift reveals five low cost ways to stay happy and healthy without breaking the bank. If you’re saving for a new home, salary sacrificing into super for retirement, or just struggling to pay the mortgage, taking care of your health and happiness can seem like a great expense. The good…

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