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

…surviving, a diagnosis.” For more information about Cancer Council Queensland, visit cancerqld.org.au or call 13 11 20 For more information or interviews, please contact: Laura McKoy, Media Manager, Cancer Council Queensland Phone: (07) 3634 5345 Mobile: 0409 001 171  …

News: Boost your nutrition to ward off winter cold and flus

…protect your body from billions of bacteria, viruses, and other germs. Living with cancer increases your risk for complications from influenza, so people currently going through treatment, or who have a personal history of cancer, and people who live with…

Cancer Clinical Trials Support Scheme

…improving cancer treatments and supporting cancer patients. The Cancer Clinical Trials Support Scheme plays an essential role in increasing the awareness, positive perception and funding of cancer clinical trials in Queensland. Contact For further information about the Cancer Clinical Trials…

News: Meet Jenny, Cancer Connect Volunteer

…the switch to Cancer Council Queensland in 2006 – after her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. Jenny’s cancer journey continued in 2006, when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Back then, lung cancer had a stigma…

bowel cancer

Cancer of the large bowel; also known as colorectal cancer, colon cancer or rectal cancer.

naevus (plural: naevi)

A small dark spot on the skin that arises from skin cells called melanocytes. Also called a mole….

solar keratosis

A red, scaly spot on the skin that is a sign of sun damage to the skin. Also called a sunspot….

Mohs’ surgery

A specialised surgical procedure for removing skin cancers little by little until only healthy cells remain. Also called microscopically controlled excision….