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News: Breast, bowel survival gap significant in small areas

…its kind, examining changes in breast and bowel cancer survival across 478 geographical areas in Queensland over a period of 11 years (2001-2011). Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said breast and bowel cancer were two of the most common…

News: Regional women risk lengthy delays in breast cancer diagnosis

…two years through BreastScreen Queensland. “All Queensland women should be breast aware and familiarise themselves with the normal look and feel of their breasts,” Prof Dunn said. “All women should also see a doctor immediately if they notice any unusual…

News: Queensland researchers discover cancer kill switch for breast cancer subtype

…available for their specific breast cancer. “This research worked to identify potential new drug targets for breast cancer that act by changing the level of calcium inside breast cancer cells to stop their growth. “While more research is still needed…

News: Where women live influences decisions about breast cancer treatment

New joint research has found that the distance to cancer services may be influencing the treatment intentions of regional Queensland women diagnosed with breast cancer. Specifically, a study by QUT, Cancer Council and BreastScreen Queensland found that where a woman…

Blog: Toowoomba friends share heartwarming story this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re celebrating two of our valued volunteers and breast cancer survivors, who are dedicated to using their experiences to support women in their community who have undergone the same diagnosis. Friends Wendy Head and Jeanette…

News: CCQ Statement on Reported Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer

…with women diagnosed with breast cancer more likely to volunteer information that they had an induced abortion than healthy women to whom the women with breast cancer were compared. Larger studies have since been undertaken, including a large Nurses’ Health…

News: Genetic variant increases breast cancer risk

…women discuss their individual risk of breast cancer and steps to prevent breast cancer with a trained professional,” Ms Clift said. “All women should be breast aware by checking their breasts regularly. It’s critically important that women who notice changes…

Blog: Breast cancer survivor shares powerful message of early detection

…raising awareness around women’s health. She is encouraging all eligible Queensland women to keep up-to-date with their cancer screenings this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “No one wants to go through breast cancer and that is why it is so important…

palliative care

…their families and carers. It aims to improve quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs. It is not just for people who are about to die, although end-of-life care is a part of palliative care….

emergency care plan

Document that provides direction and instructions to allow someone else to provide the care that you would usually provide.