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News: Young survivors’ summit builds on cancer care

…from 1-5 December this year. Queenslanders aged 15-25 who are keen to share their experiences and enhance cancer care for young people are invited to apply for the CCQ travel grant. There are about five new cases of cancer diagnosed…

News: CCQ and Icon Care partnership to benefit locals with cancer

…best care and support for cancer patients. “We are dedicated to exceptional patient care across all our centres – Icon Cancer Care, Radiation Oncology Centres and Icon Integrated Cancer Centres,” Mr Middleton said. “To be working in partnership with CCQ…

News: Show You Care With a Tap of Your Smartphone

In a Cancer Council first, the trusty smartphone will get users app happy about Daffodil Day, one of the state’s most iconic fundraisers this Friday August 22. Queenslanders are invited to show they care about beating cancer by uploading a…

News: A reminder that carers need care too

This National Carers Week (October 11-17) Cancer Council Queensland is urging Queenslanders to support carers and celebrate their significant contribution to the community. Queensland carer Joan Wilson-Jones cared for her partner Philip after he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer…

News: Queensland, remember carers need care too

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift calls on Queenslanders to show they care about carers this National Carers Week. This week is National Carers Week (October 16-22) – an opportunity to raise community awareness about the diversity of carers and…

breast care nurse

A registered nurse who has done special studies in breast cancer nursing.

News: More care needed for cancer screening: Cancer Council

Only 39 per cent of eligible Central Queensland, Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay residents are participating in bowel cancer screening, and fewer than 60 per cent are taking part in breast and cervical cancer screening, new stats show. Cancer screening

Blog: Show you care this Christmas with these SunSmart gift ideas

Whether you’re stumped on what to get the kids, the in-laws, your colleagues, or your partner, getting a gift that shows you care is easy when it comes to Cancer Council Queensland’s retail stores. With stores located in Fortitude Valley,…

hospice

A place that provides comprehensive care for people with a life-limiting illness. This may include inpatient medical care, respite care and end-of-life care for people who are unable to die at home.