What is known? Cervical cancer is preventable through both primary vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and cervical cancer screening. Australia has one of the lowest overall cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates globally, reflecting the success of the national…
What is known? Despite Australia’s National Cervical Screening Program, Indigenous women have a disproportionately high burden of cervical cancer. Compared to non-Indigenous women, higher numbers of screened Indigenous women also have high-grade cervical abnormalities (HGA), that can indicate a true…
A disease that increases the risk of developing bowel cancer. Previously called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)….
A non-cancerous condition in which the alveoli of the lungs are enlarged and damaged. It reduces the lung’s surface area, causing breathing difficulties.
A non-cancerous swelling of the prostate.
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…to improve treatment options and quality of life for Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer. The research grants will fund world-leading studies into various areas including immunotherapy, new ways to treat acute myeloid leukaemia, melanoma, breast cancer and lung cancer, and more….
…confidential support and referrals. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au. Ms Chris McMillan CEO, Cancer Council Queensland For more information or interviews, please contact: Laura McKoy, Media Manager, Cancer Council Queensland Phone: (07) 3634 5345 Mobile:…