News: World Cancer Day: Volunteers Can
World Cancer Day aims to raise awareness by uniting and mobilising people the world over in the fight against cancer. The 2016 theme is “We can. I can.” – highlighting that we all have a role to play in cancer…
Page Controls
Search: Skin Cancer
cancer of unknown primary
Cancer is found in the body but the location where the cancer first started growing (the primary site) cannot be determined. Also called cancer of occult primary.
News: Cancer Council Queensland welcomes sugary drinks crackdown
…say by completing the survey at www.cancerqld.org.au/everydayhealthsurvey. For more about Cancer Council Queensland visit cancerqld.org.au or phone 13 11 20. ENDS For more information, contact: Laura McKoy, Manager, Public Relations, Cancer Council Queensland P. (07) 3634 5345 or 0409 001…
News: Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients
…prostate, breast or ovarian cancer. “If men have questions about their individual risk of prostate cancer, we recommend they speak with their GP to discuss risk factors and pros and cons of prostate cancer testing.” Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia National…
primary cancer
The original cancer. Cells from the primary cancer may break away and be carried to other parts of the body, where secondary cancers may form….
small bowel cancer
A rare cancer that occurs in the small bowel. Also called small intestine cancer….
News: Married at First Sight star shines spotlight on cancer ahead of Daffodil Day
…1300 65 65. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. For more information or interviews, please contact: Laura McKoy, Media Manager, Cancer Council Queensland Phone: (07) 3634 5345 Mobile: 0409 001 171 …
News: Cancer Council Queensland urges women to prioritise health to reduce burden of women’s cancers
…cancers make up 75 per cent of women’s cancer cases, followed by uterine cancer at 11 per cent, ovarian cancer at seven per cent and cervical cancer at five per cent. “The good news is over the past 20 years…
News: Cancer screening a priority for International Women’s Day
…of their breasts, and visit their GP if they noticed any changes. “Symptoms of breast cancer can include a lump or thickening of the breast, change in size or shape of the breast, changes to the nipple or the skin,…
News: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
…confidential support and referrals. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au. Ms Chris McMillan CEO, Cancer Council Queensland For more information or interviews, please contact: Laura McKoy, Media Manager, Cancer Council Queensland Phone: (07) 3634 5345 Mobile:…