…available for their specific breast cancer. “This research worked to identify potential new drug targets for breast cancer that act by changing the level of calcium inside breast cancer cells to stop their growth. “While more research is still needed…

…see What Is Cancer? Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas…

…effective ways to detect early signs of breast cancer,” he said. Rockhampton local and breast cancer survivor, Kate MacGregor, knows all too well the heartbreak of being diagnosed with breast cancer at a later stage. Kate was just 26 years…

…to the service or find out about support and referrals to specific agencies by calling Cancer Council on 13 11 20 Staying connected after brain tumour research Griffith University in collaboration with Cancer Council Queensland is researching the effects of…

One of the two main groups of lung cancers. Includes squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma….

…and supporters, not the views of the organisation. Cancer Council as an organisation only takes a strong, independent position on matters of public policy that relate to cancer. Cancer Council Australia will soon release a set of evidence-based public policy…

…had five cancer surgeries within one year alone – she sees her cancer experience as a gift. “Every time I had breast cancer I learnt more about myself and prioritised what was truly important, such as spending time with my…

New joint research has found that the distance to cancer services may be influencing the treatment intentions of regional Queensland women diagnosed with breast cancer. Specifically, a study by QUT, Cancer Council and BreastScreen Queensland found that where a woman…

…of more than 3,300 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Queensland between 2010 and 2013. What is new? Compared with breast cancers detected during a screening mammogram, interval breast cancers were more likely to be diagnosed as late stage, high…

…their cancer screenings. What is new? We explored what makes people screen for breast, bowel, and cervical cancer. People who do have regular cancer screening were asked why they screened, and what prompted them to act. We found that people…