…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. –…
…active and maintain a healthy weight. “It’s important that we find ways of encouraging one another to work towards a healthy weight, limiting sedentary behaviour and boosting health and happiness through physical activity and a healthy diet,” Ms Clift said….
What is known? Evidence suggests that using text messages as a platform to promote public health campaigns can be effective in promoting better sun protection behaviours. However, it is still unclear how to best design the campaign in order to…
…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…
…reported in the findings from Queensland Health’s latest Self-Reported Health Status Survey. Cancer Council Queensland has warned our unhealthy habits will increase the incidence of chronic diseases, including cancer. Spokesperson Katie Clift said Queenslanders needed to cut down on the…
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…
…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…
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…
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….
…illness can impact mental health. For patients, caregivers, and their loved ones, going through cancer can be an overwhelming experience. Suddenly, you are thrust into a situation where you must deal with what is happening physically as well as emotionally….