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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…

Blog: Your self care bank account

…of physical activity and/or have health issues to consider, it is important to talk to your doctor about this first. Healthy eating: Eating healthily gives your body better fuel to cope with the demands of life. For those who have…

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…

Our CEO

Andrew Donne – Chief Executive Officer Andrew’s most recent position was CEO at the Endeavour Foundation. The Endeavour Foundation is a Queensland based NFP organisation, providing support to approximately 4500 people with an intellectual disability. The supports provided include –…

News: Cancer Council Queensland partners with Bridge to Brisbane as charity partner

…all cancer cases are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices, including being active and maintaining a healthy weight,” Ms McMillan said. “By joining Team CCQ at the 2018 Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane, you can be confident you are making a…

Tackling Tobacco Queensland

…and email to 13QUIT-HealthPromotion@health.qld.gov.au. Creating a supportive environment A comprehensive smoke-free policy will help your organisation create a supportive environment for staff and clients to quit smoking. Smoke-free environments protect non-smokers from the dangers of second-hand smoke and support smokers…

hospice

A place that provides comprehensive care for people with a life-limiting illness. This may include inpatient medical care, respite care and end-of-life care for people who are unable to die at home.

News: Everyday Health Survey seeks keys to health and happiness

…Queenslanders aged 18 and over to complete the online survey and test their everyday health.“Our Everyday Health Survey will inform the development of targeted strategies to help all Queenslanders live healthier, happier and more empowered lives,” Ms Clift said. “We…

Health Systems and Behavioural Research

The Health Systems and Behavioural Research Program is focused on improving cancer prevention and detection behaviour and supportive care for people with cancer and their caregivers with a strong focus on addressing social and geographic inequities in cancer-related outcomes. Travelling…

Research snapshot – Access to Aboriginal community-controlled primary health organisations and Pap test participation Dasgupta 2021

…Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). However, better access to ACCHO primary care did not fully explain the higher participation in North Queensland. What does this mean? Improving access to primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, especially through…