…faced with the same journey as Kate’s.” Professor Baade concluded. Every year 4651 Queensland women are diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer. Mothers, daughters, sisters, women like Kate. Cancer Council Queensland’s Pink Ribbon campaign helps provide lifesaving research, prevention…
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.
…it opened in 1991, the Gluyas Rotary Lodge has provided vital access to life saving treatment and support services for more than 5000 regional Queenslanders. CCQ’s six lodges statewide are vital to cancer control – helping us address geograghic barriers…
…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…
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…
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….
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…
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. https://youtu.be/vkuPiKtV80U More Volunteer…
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…
An illness or disease that is long lasting and may change the way a person lives their life.