in 2017, Events, Prevention, Research, Support.
More than 220,000 Queensland cancer survivors will be honoured tomorrow on Friday August 25, marking 31 years since Queensland’s first Daffodil Day campaign. Released by Cancer Council Queensland on the eve of Daffodil Day, the latest data confirms there are over 220,000 Queenslanders alive today after being diagnosed with cancer during the past 30 years…
in 2017, Prevention, Research, Support, Women’s cancers.
Married at First Sight’s Nadia Stamp has put her quest for love on hold this month and instead devoted her time to making a difference in the fight against cancer! The reality TV star has teamed up with Cancer Council Queensland to show her support for Daffodil Day (August 25), as an official ambassador of…
in 2017, Events, Volunteer News.
Watch out Queensland, because volunteers will be armed with thousands of fresh flowers and daffodil pins this week – and they’ll be encouraging you to buy them. But it’s okay, it’s all for a fabulous cause. And there’s even time to join in for a bloomin’ good time. Cancer Council Queensland is celebrating 31 years…
in 2017, Prevention, Risks.
Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan shares healthy eating tips to help Queenslanders reduce their cancer risk. Healthy eating can be easy, but for some of us it’s hard not to trip up when we face one or two common hurdles. It’s important to identify barriers that keep us from reaching our health goals,…
in 2017, Men’s cancers, Prevention, Risks.
Trade workers are at a greater risk of smoking-related illness and disease than white-collar professionals, prompting Cancer Council Queensland to call for sector-wide action against smoking. The call coincides with National Tradies Health Month (August 1-31). Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan urged employers, unions, and trade workers to make trade workers’ health and…
in 2017, Support, Walk for Women's Cancers, Women’s cancers.
Janet Kake has been diagnosed with breast cancer not once, but three times. The Eumundi local, 53, was first diagnosed with cancer at only 33-years-old, with her most recent reoccurrence just three years ago. “The first time I was diagnosed, I only went to see the doctor because I had a pain under my arm…
in 2017, Event, Events, Support, Walk for Women's Cancers, Women’s cancers.
Walk to beat women’s cancers and you could win! Those who register online for the Sunshine Coast Walk For Women’s Cancers event before August 11 will go in the draw to win a getaway for up to six people at Plantation Resort at Rainbow. Perfectly situated in the main street of Rainbow Beach, across from…
in 2017, Prevention, Working Together.
Hundreds of teachers across the state are set to benefit from a new program targeting teachers’ health. The program, developed jointly by Cancer Council Queensland and TUH, will be rolled out from September, focussing on cancer prevention and healthy living. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said Queensland teachers deserved every encouragement to care…
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, 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…
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