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News: Free wigs give Queensland cancer patients their confidence back

…diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes in Queensland – more than 27,000 each year. For more information or to book an appointment with the ESA Wig and Turban Service, please call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 or visit cancerqld.org.au. The…

Request for Cancer Support

Cancer Support – Health professionals’ online request Cancer Support Cancer Council Queensland’s Cancer Support Services aim to assist Queenslanders affected by a diagnosis of cancer through the provision of information, emotional and practical support. Submitting a request for cancer support…

thyroid

A butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located at the base of the neck. The thyroid releases hormones to control the body’s metabolism and calcium levels….

tracheostomy

An operation in which a hole is made at the base of the neck into the trachea (windpipe), in order to create a clear airway….

central line

A type of central venous access device used to give direct access to a vein in the chest or neck.

News: Australian Cancer Atlas unpacks cancer burden by locality

…Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). Australians can use the Australian Cancer Atlas at atlas.cancer.org.au. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at cancerqld.org.au or Cancer Council’s 13 11 20. Key statistics…

News: Cancer Council urges prostate cancer call-in today

…about Cancer Council Queensland is available via Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. For more information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift, Executive Manager, Media and Spokesperson, Cancer Council Queensland Ph: (07) 3634 5372 or 0409 001 171…

News: Volunteers powering for a cancer free future: Cancer Council says ‘Thanks!’

…Queensland are made possible by the generosity of Queenslanders. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or via the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. For more information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift, Head of Media…

News: Cancer Council calls on schools to sign-up in QUEST against cancer

…Stay SunSmart every day; and Take the time to be active. Each of these strategies has been proven to help reduce individual risk of cancer. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. For…

News: Cancer an environmental disease: World Cancer Atlas

…help beat cancer at www.quest.org.au. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. For more information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift, Executive Manager, Media and Spokesperson, Cancer Council Queensland Ph:…