Cancer Council is warning Queenslanders against health claims on products sweetened with sugar substitutes, many of which still contain higher than recommended levels of sugar. The warning follows the release of new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines recommending sugar intake be limited to less than 10 per cent of total energy intake to reduce risks…

Cancer Council is calling on not-for-profit hospital departments and community organisations looking to enhance support for Queenslanders affected by cancer to apply for a share of $100,000 through its 2015 Community Grants Program. The grants program will enable eligible organisations to apply for funding of up to $10,000 for cancer-related initiatives that aim to ease…

Whether they’re mini or mega-size, come in the form of bunnies, ducks, eggs or blocks – it’s certainly easy to overeat and overindulge on all kinds of sweets at Easter! And that overindulgence, truth be told, can set you back on health and happiness. Just one 40g filled egg can take 30 minutes of brisk…

Cancer Council has issued a warning to young Queenslanders about the dangers of sunbaking during the Easter break, with new research showing 34 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds still like to get a tan. The National Sun Protection Survey data found 16 per cent of young Queenslanders still believe a suntanned person…

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift shares six sleep secrets to improve your sleep and quality of life. Whether it’s your late afternoon latte, noisy neighbours, or just too much on your mind, daytime mayhem often means bedtime bedlam. We work hard to meet our daily commitments, but a lack of quality sleep can play…

March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month and Cancer Council Queensland is calling for increased understanding of the chronic disease that impacts more than 300,000 Australians every day. Lymphoedema is a chronic swelling in the body due to an accumulation of lymphatic fluid which can result in loss of mobility, discomfort and pain, in people of all…

Queenslanders affected by lung cancer will be the focus of a Queensland-first call-in day today, to help overcome the stigma and distress many patients experience. The Cancer Council initiative invites callers to reach out via 13 11 20. More than 2000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with lung cancer every year, and the disease remains the leading…

Cancer Council is warning against the severe dangers of second and third-hand smoke, with new research* showing nearly 10 per cent of Queensland adults allow smoking in their cars, and 25 per cent live in a household with a current smoker. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said second and third-hand smoke exposure could cause…

Queenslanders affected by lung cancer will be the focus of a Queensland-first call-in day today, to help overcome the stigma and distress many patients experience. The Cancer Council initiative invites callers to reach out via 13 11 20. More than 2000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with lung cancer every year, and the disease remains the leading…

Cancer Council and Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage have joined forces to sweep Queenslanders off their feet and raise funds for women affected by breast cancer. Announced as the official charity partner for the national season, Australians are being invited to support Cancer Council during Dirty Dancing performances in Melbourne, Brisbane and…