…changes. “Checking at home should be accompanied by regular mammograms for eligible Queensland women, in order to detect breast cancer early and save lives. “If you have boobs – you need Cancer Council Queensland’s free five signs breast cancer guide.”…
Abnormal cells in the breast ducts that may increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer.
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…
…[3] World Health Organization (2017) Cancer Fact Sheet. [Accessed:20.12.17] http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs297/en/ [4] GLOBOCAN 2012 (International Agency for Research on Cancer), Estimated Cancer Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence in Nigeria in 2012 [Accessed: 20.12.17] http://globocan.iarc.fr/Pages/fact_sheets_cancer.aspx Key information: • World Cancer Day (February 4)…
This November, Cancer Council Queensland has announced the next round of Accelerating Collaborating Cancer Research (ACCR) Grants. Two Queensland-based cancer research projects will be awarded $500,000 annually for the next four years, comprising of $350,000 per annum from Cancer Council…
Have you or someone you love been touched by cancer? Help us give hope to Queenslanders affected by cancer by sharing your story. Stories like yours provide comfort and support to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. We…
…to raise funds for Queensland families affected by cancer. The Ponytail Project first originated in 2015 at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School after a member of the parent community was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three years after inception, St Margaret’s…
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.
…across Queensland. Participate in the review of our cancer information resources. Partner with us to deliver important health messages about reducing cancer risk. early detection, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, palliative care and end of life. For more information, please contact healthpros@cancerqld.org.au….
Cancer that only affects cells on the surface of the top layer of the skin. Not invasive….