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News: Early detection of cancer saved local woman

Cancer survivor Gina Codotto is fighting back against cancer and passionately urging more women to remain vigilant about their health. The Cairns local has been diagnosed with cancer three times – but credits early detection as the reason she is…

News: Springfield radiation service helps local cancer patients

It’s been two months since Springfield’s first radiotherapy service opened its doors to local cancer patients, enabling access to more affordable, timely treatment. Advanced prostate cancer patient David Terlich has credited the local service for bringing normality back to his…

News: Local councils supported ahead of new smoking laws

Cancer Council has applauded the Palaszczuk Government for providing local governments with extra funding to prepare for new smoking laws, set to take effect statewide in September. On September 1, new laws will ban smoking at public transport waiting points,…

Local Government Sun Safety Community of Practice

Cancer Council Queensland and the Queensland Government recognise the important role that local governments play in skin cancer prevention. We’re here to help enable local governments in Queensland to maximise their sun-safe practice, and champion skin cancer prevention in the…

Tackling Tobacco Queensland

…has a team of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellors. They also provide services for those who speak a language other than English. Calls from anywhere is Australia cost the price of a local call. Calling from a mobile costs…

recurrent cancer

Cancer that has returned after treatment of the primary cancer. A recurrence may be local (in the same place as the primary) or distant (in another part of the body)….

anaesthetic

A drug that stops a person feeling pain during a medical procedure. A local anaesthetic numbs part of the body; a general anaesthetic causes a temporary loss of consciousness.