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Research snapshot – Second primary cancer in AYA cancer survivors Youlden 2022

…particularly important for both AYA cancer survivors and their clinicians. Contact: A/Prof Danny Youlden Reference: Youlden DR, Roder DM, Walker R, Bradford NK, Aitkin JF. Second primary cancers following cancer among adolescents and young adults in Queensland, Australia, 1982-2013. 2022….

Research snapshot – Non-cancer mortality among survivors of childhood cancer Youlden 2021

…first national study in Australia of deaths due to noncancer diseases among five-year survivors of childhood cancer, showing that they experienced more than a four-fold increased risk of noncancer disease-related death compared to people who did not experience childhood cancer

sex-cord stromal cells

Ovarian cells that release the female hormones….

borderline tumour

A type of ovarian tumour that is not considered cancerous.

CA-125

A protein found in the blood that is often higher than normal in women with ovarian cancer.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene

A gene change that increases the risk of getting breast, ovarian or prostate cancer.

News: New childhood cancer research examines stage of cancer at diagnosis

cancers in Australia: a population-based study’ was published in Cancer Epidemiology and the paper ‘Stage at diagnosis for children with blood cancers in Australia’ was published by the journal Pediatric Blood & Cancer. This work was supported by Cancer Australia…

Share your cancer story

Have you or someone you love been touched by cancer? Help us give hope to Queenslanders affected by cancer by sharing your story. Stories like yours provide comfort and support to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. We…

News: Cancer Council calls on women to get cancer screening rates on target

cancer cases in Australia.” Cancer Council Queensland recommends all Queensland women undertake recommended screening for all cancers. “Early detection is crucial in the fight against cancer, and in improving female cancer survival rates,” Ms Clift said. “Talk to your GP…

News: New Cancer Council cosmetics tackle premature aging and skin cancer risk

…a GP immediately. More information about Cancer Council Queensland, and being SunSmart, is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or by calling Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. Products can be purchased online at www.sunsmartshop.com.au or through the Cancer Council Queensland SunSmart Shop,…