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News: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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News: Married at First Sight star shines spotlight on cancer ahead of Daffodil Day

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News: Cancer Council Queensland’s 2017 highest fundraisers crowned

…showed their support through volunteering or making a donation.” Cancer Council Queensland is an independent, community-based charity, the achievements of which are made possible by the generosity of Queenslanders. More about Cancer Council Queensland is available via www.cancerqld.org.au or 13…

News: Face of Walk For Women’s Cancers is living her best life after breast cancer

…educate people on how to reduce their cancer risk.” To register for the Sunshine Coast Walk For Women’s Cancers, visit cancerqld.org.au/walkforwomenscancers or call the Cancer Council Fundraising Hotline on 1300 65 65 85. Locals can register individually or as a…

News: Queensland cancer research boosted with $2 million research grant

…to improve treatment options and quality of life for Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer. The research grants will fund world-leading studies into various areas including immunotherapy, new ways to treat acute myeloid leukaemia, melanoma, breast cancer and lung cancer, and more….

CA-125

A protein found in the blood that is often higher than normal in women with ovarian cancer.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene

A gene change that increases the risk of getting breast, ovarian or prostate cancer.

sex-cord stromal cells

Ovarian cells that release the female hormones….

borderline tumour

A type of ovarian tumour that is not considered cancerous.