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Research snapshot – Survivorship care information for rural survivors Rowe 2022

…and remote areas who often have limited access to health and support services. A Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) is a record and information given to cancer survivors about their diagnosis, treatment, and recommended follow-up care. It contains advice on maintaining…

holistic care

Care that incorporates different types of therapies and services to ensure that your physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs are met.

Blog: Jenny on self care and volunteering

Cancer Council Queensland’s peer support team talked to one of our Rockhampton Cancer Connect Volunteers, Jenny, about her story and how she practices self-care in her daily life. Tell us about yourself and your story. My story of how I…

News: $100,000 boost for Queensland cancer care providers

…program will also provide a much needed boost for local health care providers, allowing them to deliver a high quality of service.” Last year, 22 organisations across the state benefitted from Cancer Council Queensland’s Community Grants Program. The program funded…

News: Young survivors’ summit builds on cancer care

…from 1-5 December this year. Queenslanders aged 15-25 who are keen to share their experiences and enhance cancer care for young people are invited to apply for the CCQ travel grant. There are about five new cases of cancer diagnosed…

News: Grants provide $100,000 boost for cancer care providers

…for people affected by cancer and their carers,” she said. “The grant program will also provide a much needed boost for local health care providers, allowing them to deliver a high quality of service.” Applications for the 2014 round of…

News: Self-care for partners and caregivers

…simple strategies that can help and be applied to a whole range of situations. Self Care Plan – maintaining your own wellbeing Stay active Make time to run/ride/walk/jog/ garden regularly Eat well Eat healthy foods and accept meals rather than…

News: #mymum this Mother’s Day, and show your world you care

Cancer Council is inviting Queenslanders to show their world how much they love their Mum this Mother’s Day, with a brand new campaign: #mymum at mymum.org.au. #mymum invites Queenslanders to remember Mums they have lost, cherish those who are still…

News: Making cancer care and information accessible this Harmony Day

…(CALD) Cancer Resource Directory, Cancer Council’s 13 11 20, peer support programs, our Practical Assistance Program, Cancer Counselling Service and public health programs. “We need to act as a community and do what we know works to reduce cancer burden…

News: Make a date this Daffodil Day – wear a pin and show you care!

…spokesperson Katie Clift said supporting Daffodil Day was a way to show you care about beating cancer. “The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for those touched by cancer, as it blooms at the end of winter and heralds…