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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…

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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,…

Blog: Revolutionising Ovarian Cancer Care through Nanodiagnostics Breakthrough

In Queensland, 305 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Sadly, the five-year survival rate for this disease is only 49%. Dr. Mostafa Kamal Masud is conducting cutting edge research that aims to turn these numbers around. Understanding the

Blog: Your self care bank account

…an experience with cancer, either personally or with someone close to you, may present new and unexpected challenges. Looking after yourself, also known as self-care, is essential to our wellbeing as people. Self-care helps us to cope better with the…

Health Professional Cancer Network

Health professionals play a key role in cancer control through cancer prevention, early detection, cancer diagnosis and treatment, survivorship and palliative care. Cancer Council Queensland aims to reduce the incidence of cancer, to diagnose cancer early, and enhance the standard of care for people impacted by cancer by engaging with health professionals and providing access to information and educational opportunities.

As a health professional, you play a vital role in cancer control. The CCQ Health Professional Network is designed to strengthen your relationships with other health professionals working in cancer care and to keep you informed about resources and support…