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News: 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’,…

Blog: National Reconciliation Week: The importance of acting on health equality

…access key cancer information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, see here. References: AIHW 2020. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander health performance frame work report 2020 (https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/measures/1-23-leading-causes-mortality/data#DataTablesAndResources) AIHW 2020. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander health performance frame work report 2020 (https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/measures/1-08-cancer#:~:text=AIHW%20and%20ABS%20analysis%20of,164%20per%20100%2C000%2C%20respectively)…

News: Set your summer barbecue to sizzle with good health

…of all cancers can be prevented by simple lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, being SunSmart, limiting alcohol and being active. More information about Cancer Council Queensland and healthy living is available at cancerqld.org.au. –…

News: Hidden salt a health trap: Cancer Council warning

Cancer Council has issued a consumer alert about the amount of salt contained in pre-packaged foods, warning that 94 per cent of Queenslanders don’t know the daily limit for salt intake. Cancer Council Queensland’s Everyday Health Survey found only six…

News: Cancer Council Queensland marks World Mental Health Day with free information sessions

…and maintaining mental health’ will focus on ways people affected by cancer can prioritise their mental health and implement coping mechanisms into their daily lives. Cancer Council Queensland’s psychologist Dr Keely Gordon-King will be the key speaker at the information…

News: Statement: Cancer Council Australia position on non-health public policy issues

January 31, 2019 Statement Cancer Council as a federation has no public position on matters of economic and financial public policy, other than an ongoing position calling for greater public investment in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, care and research….

News: A message from Queensland’s Minister for Health, The Hon. Cameron Dick MP, on the retirement of Cancer Council Queensland’s CEO, Professor Jeffrey Charles Dunn AO.

A message from Queensland’s Minister for Health, The Hon. Cameron Dick MP, on the retirement of Cancer Council Queensland’s CEO, Professor Jeffrey Charles Dunn AO. In recognition of Jeff’s distinguished service to Cancer Council Queensland and outstanding contributions to cancer

News: Goodlife Health Clubs runs down cancer in Queensland!

…prevented by following a healthy lifestyle, including being physically active every day, enjoying a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy body weight. “That’s why we’re encouraging every person enlisted in The March Charge to push themselves one third further, faster…

News: Asbestos health costs hit billions globally

Every dollar spent on the use of asbestos costs the global economy almost four dollars in health costs of asbestos-related disease, new data shows. The research will be presented at the Asia-Pacific Cancer Leaders’ Summit APOCP 8th General Assembly this…