One of the world’s leading international agencies on cancer has showcased Queensland’s success in reducing the availability of sugar in schools, in a new global policy brief launched this week at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The World Cancer Research Fund International’s policy brief, Curbing Global Sugar Consumption, is the first report of its…

Morning tea is often synonymous with sweet treats – but a little bit of creative tweaking can make a dish that little bit healthier and just as delicious! This month in celebration of popular annual fundraising event, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Cancer Council Queensland is sharing tips on how to shape the perfect healthy morning…

Cancer Council Queensland has teamed up with the iconic Peppa Pig to help kids Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide – the fun way! New research* shows around 54 per cent of Queensland children aged five to 17 are sunburnt annually – with five per cent getting so burnt that their skin blisters. But with…

Cancer Council is warning older Queenslanders to stay SunSmart and check their skin, with new research showing more older Queenslanders are being diagnosed with skin cancer than ever before. New data shows around 1900 Queenslanders aged 50 to 80 are diagnosed with melanoma every year – about five people every day. Cancer Council spokesperson Katie…

Cancer Council Queensland has welcomed Federal Government funding for a new cervical cancer screening program to replace the two-yearly pap smear test from 2017. The new screening program, announced as part of a $600 million cancer package in last night’s budget, will be undertaken by Queensland women every five years. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie…

Cancer Council is helping Queenslanders live well and stay well, with the launch of the organisation’s weekly health and wellbeing radio show in Gladstone this Saturday 16 May! The Live Well, Be Well Radio Show will air on Gladstone’s 91.9 Fresh FM every Saturday morning from 8:30am to 9:30am, with the program also podcastable at…

Cancer Council Queensland’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Blogger Ambassador Phoebe Lee, of travel blog Little Grey Box, is encouraging the state’s bloggers and social media lovers to raise vital awareness this month. May is Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea time and Cancer Council is calling on all Queenslanders to pop the kettle on and raise their…

Cancer Council Queensland has applauded Logan City Council for ensuring the new Beenleigh Town Square will be completely smoke free upon its completion in late 2015. Logan City Council today endorsed the development of the local law, bringing the square in line with Ipswich Mall and Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall which are both successfully smoke…

Cancer Council Queensland has commended the Federal Government for improving early access to superannuation for Australians affected by life-limiting illnesses. Yesterday, the Government announced an amendment to enable Australians living with a terminal illness to access their superannuation early and tax-free. The changes have extended the life expectancy provision period from 12 to 24 months,…

Thousands of patients are expected to benefit from Australia’s first publicly provided Gamma Knife to offer a non-invasive alternative to neurosurgery for brain cancer patients. The Health Minister announced the delivery of the $4.3 million machine to the Princess Alexandra Hospital yesterday, with the first patients expected to be treated by August. Cancer Council Queensland…