…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…
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…
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,…
…Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay women participate in breast screening, and more than 55 per cent get a pap smear every two years. This compares to a national average of 54 per cent across all age groups for breast screening,…
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…
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…
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…
…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…
…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…
…spokesperson Katie Clift said supporting Daffodil Day was a way to show you care about beating cancer. “The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for those touched by cancer, as it blooms at the end of winter and heralds…