Cancer Council Queensland has called on the State Government to overhaul the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme, following a scathing report by the Queensland Ombudsman. Cancer Council CEO, Ms Chris McMillan, said hundreds of cancer patients were being short-changed by the…
Only 39 per cent of eligible Central Queensland, Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay residents are participating in bowel cancer screening, and fewer than 60 per cent are taking part in breast and cervical cancer screening, new stats show. Cancer screening…
…Cancer Council Queensland in 1961 and have since played a vital part in the improvement of cancer control. “Cancer survival alone has improved by more than 30 per cent over the past 20 years. “From our cancer support volunteers, to…
…be obtained by calling Cancer Council on 13 11 20. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at cancerqld.org.au or 13 11 20. ENDS For more information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift, Executive Manager, Media and Spokesperson, Cancer…
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…national research agenda, and we are formally accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council. Improving cancer outcomes in: Descriptive Epidemiology Childhood Cancer Health Systems and Behavioural Research The research conducted within the centre enhances and builds…
Cancer of the large bowel; also known as colorectal cancer, colon cancer or rectal cancer.
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…or care for cancer patients and survivors, should focus on having a healthy balanced diet now more than ever. Research suggests that eating a healthy well-balanced diet benefit people during and after cancer treatment, as well as improving your body’s…
…cancers, but we do have information on other cancers, please visit our download resources webpage for other cancer types Bowel Cancer Bowel cancer is cancer in any part of the large bowel. It is sometimes called colorectal cancer and…