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anaemia

Deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells.

Pink Ribbon Fundraiser

Show your support for Queensland women Every year 4,200 Queenslanders are diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer. Together we can make a difference for all Queenslanders affected. Funds raised help provide lifesaving research, prevention programs and support services for those…

Fundraising events

…free future. One in two Queenslanders will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85 and the funds you raise enable us to invest in life-saving cancer research, prevention programs and patient support services. Our expert fundraising team are…

Share your cancer story

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…

palliative care unit

A place that provides comprehensive care for people with a limited prognosis. This includes inpatient medical care, respite care and end-of-life care for people who are unable to die at home. It may also offer day care facilities and home…

terminal illness

An illness that is unlikely to be cured and will result in somebody’s death some time in the future. It may also be called a life-limiting illness….

News: What’s your why?…Caitlin’s Story

Since taking on a project to create a library of stories of Cancer Council Queensland volunteers, Caitlin Archbold has heard the incredible journey of volunteers across the state, giving her some insight into the various aspects of life as a…

News: Latest update from Jeff

We’re excited to share the latest staff and volunteer update with you. Jeff Dunn, our CEO, chats about last week’s Relay For Life Summit, improved cancer survival rates and shares news from our Cancer Research Centre.   More Volunteer News

Voluntary Assisted Dying

Voluntary assisted dying is when a person with an incurable condition or illness chooses to end their life and uses medicines specially prescribed by a health practitioner. “Voluntary” means it is the choice of the person to end their life….

palliative care nurse

A nurse who has specialised in the field of palliative care and is very experienced in helping patients, families and carers with end-of-life care….