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in 2017, Breakthroughs, General Media Release, Prevention, Research, Walk for Women's Cancers, Women’s cancers.
Women with particular sub-types of breast cancer have been given new hope, thanks to a discovery by Queensland researchers identifying a new way to kill certain types of cancer cells. Funded by Cancer Council Queensland, a University of Queensland study published in the international journal Oncogene has found that some women with breast cancer could…
in 2017, Prevention.
Three kilos off the average Queenslander is all it could take to help lighten the state’s burgeoning overweight and obesity crisis, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) study. Research from the AIHW Australian Burden of Disease Study, showed that 14 per cent of the total disease burden could be avoided if…
in 2017, Advocacy, General Media Release, letter to the Editor, Support, Working Together.
Dear Editor, I write to commend the State Government on their announcement to make an additional 100,000 free and discounted car parking spaces available at public hospitals each year to help Queenslanders in need. The $7.5 million boost, which is part of a four-point action plan, will significantly advance our efforts to better support Queensland…
in 2017, Support, Working Together.
Next month Daffodil Day (August 25) will bloom in Queensland, with hundreds buying flowers and merchandise to raise funds for locals affected by cancer. Locals are being urged to save the date and pre-purchase Cancer Council Queensland’s exclusive 2017 ‘Fireman’ Dougal Bear, an enamel pin, and a daffodil-themed pen, before the day. Cancer Council Queensland…
in 2017, Support, Women’s cancers.
Cancer Council Queensland is reaching out to Queensland women who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment, offering free wigs and turbans in a time of need. Women diagnosed with cancer can borrow a wig or turban, free of charge, for the duration of their treatment through Cancer Council Queensland’s innovative ESA…
in 2017, Prevention, Research, Support, Working Together.
We have all been touched by cancer in some way. Sadly, I’ve lost members of my family to cancer – we’re working hard to ensure you don’t lose yours too. As CEO of Cancer Council Queensland it’s my priority to increase investment into lifesaving research projects and improve service delivery across the state to help…
Cancer Council Queensland has called for renewed discussion on economic interventions to help overcome the obesity epidemic, following the release of new research by Bond University finding that many Queenslanders routinely choose junk foods because they are cheaper than healthy choices. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said ongoing research and cooperation across sectors…
Cancer Council Queensland CEO Professor Jeff Dunn AO has applauded a plea for Queenslanders to outlaw smoking in their homes, while calling for consideration of a generational phase-out of smoking. The Chief Health Officer has today urged Queenslanders to outlaw smoking in their homes and protect families and children from the dangers of second and…
Brisbane’s biggest ever tea party treats will arrive fresh from the oven in South Bank this morning to celebrate the launch of Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea! The city’s biggest ever lamington, giant cupcake and a mega jam drop will be on display – with chefs stirring up 24 litres of chocolate sauce and…
One third of the total disease burden in Australia could be prevented by people quitting smoking, getting active, losing weight and eating more fruit – a new AIHW study has found. The Australian Burden of Disease Study: Impact and causes of illness and death in Australia 2011 was released today by the Australian Institute of…
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