While Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island women continue to experience a disproportionately higher burden of cervical cancer than other Australian women. This NAIDOC Week (July 7-14), Cancer Council Queensland is…
…National Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said International Women’s Day was an opportunity to take charge of your health and encourage other women to do the same. “We’re encouraging women right across the state…
Despite a nationally coordinated and publicly funded cervical cancer screening program, Indigenous women in Australia have higher rates of cervical cancer than other Australian women, and their survival outcomes are poorer. A collaborative project between Cancer Council Queensland and Menzies…
Women who are unwell or have other diseases when diagnosed with cervical cancer are more likely to die from their cancer diagnosis, than women who have better overall health. Despite most health issues not being linked to the cancer itself,…
…professional immediately, regardless of when they were last screened,” she said. For more information on cervical screening visit https://www.cancer.org.au/cervicalscreening. If you or a loved one has been affected by cervical cancer and needs support, please contact Cancer Council Queensland via…
…(HPV) vaccine took about 16 years to create using genetic engineering. The HPV vaccine works to protect the body against infections that can lead to a variety of different cancers, including cervical cancer. In addition to protecting women against cervical…
Cancer Council Queensland has welcomed Federal Government funding for a new cervical cancer screening program to replace the two-yearly pap smear test from 2017. The new screening program, announced as part of a $600 million cancer package in last night’s…
“Cancer was the last thing on my mind, but then I started bleeding irregularly.” Brisbane local Morgan Harris was young, fit and healthy when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Ms Harris said she first felt as though something wasn’t…
…had not been following recommended screening guidelines. “Incidence rates for cervical cancer more than halved between 1982 and 2008, but have now plateaued,” Ms Clift said. “We’re extremely concerned to see our progress on cervical cancer slowing down. “It’s critical…
…serious diseases that can lead to cervical cancer can be found and treated. “Participation leads to fewer cases of cervical cancer, and fewer women dying from this disease.” Cancer Council Queensland has welcomed Federal Government funding for a new cervical…