…risk – silica dust. Silica dust is a fine dust that can be found in some stone, rock, sand, gravel and clay – as well as bricks, tiles, concrete and some plastic materials. When these materials are worked on or…
…that just under half (40%) of Australians are aware of the obesity-cancer risk link, compared to 98-99 per cent of Australians being aware of the obesity-diabetes/cardiovascular disease link. Cancer Council Queensland’s ‘Maintain a healthy weight’ webpage contains information about the…
…your skin is vital to reduce the burden of melanoma – particularly for men aged over 50 who are most at risk of dying from this cancer. “Around 30 per cent of people visit a doctor for a clinical skin…
When it comes to your plates, cups, bowls and glasses – size really does matter. At least that’s what the latest research is telling us. But hold five – do you even know how big your plates, cups and bowls…
…smoke an average of 10 cigarettes a day still have double the risk of dying than a non-smoker. Smoking at any frequency is a risk to a person’s short and long term health, and the health of their family and…
Each year, more than 32,000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with cancer. Do you need to talk? Whether you or a loved one has been affected by cancer, you can call our help line on 13 11 20, email us, or…
What is known? The strongest known risk factor for melanoma is having many moles (also called “naevi”). Accurate classification of mole density is therefore important in epidemiologic studies of melanoma risk. Self-reported estimates of mole density have been used in…
Did you know there are six lifestyle factors you can modify to reduce your cancer risk? These include smoking, alcohol consumption, nutrition and weight, physical activity and weight, sun exposure, and screening and early detection.
Welcome to Did you know there are six lifestyle factors you can modify to reduce your cancer risk? These six lifestyle factors are: Sun exposure Smoking Alcohol consumption Nutrition and weight Physical activity and weight Screening and early detection To…
A common virus in the herpes family that may increase a person’s risk of developing some types of cancer.
A disease that increases the risk of developing bowel cancer. Previously called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)….