…made the proactive decision to visit her doctor the following day. It was that day Laraine’s worst nightmare became her reality. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I was very lucky we found the cancer when we did as it…

…individual risk of breast cancer, and steps to prevent breast cancer, with a trained professional.” The campaign is supported by a website: itouchmyself.org, and a social media campaign that encourages people to share how they’ve been touched by breast cancer…

University of Queensland researchers have discovered a way of predicting cancer-free survival in breast cancer patients and identified a new treatment target. The researchers, led by Professor George Muscat from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), has found that breast…

…of this research is to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients by eliminating opportunities for the cancer to spread and reoccur later,” she said. Cancer Council Queensland recommends women aged 50-74 have a mammogram every two years through BreastScreen Queensland….

…women discuss their individual risk of breast cancer and steps to prevent breast cancer with a trained professional,” Ms Clift said. “All women should be breast aware by checking their breasts regularly. It’s critically important that women who notice changes…

…its kind, examining changes in breast and bowel cancer survival across 478 geographical areas in Queensland over a period of 11 years (2001-2011). Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said breast and bowel cancer were two of the most common…

…a priority for Queensland.” The study examined more than 4000 cases of breast cancer in Queensland over a 16 year period (1997 to 2012). Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Queensland women – around 3300 new cases…

…back to face to face appointments when it’s safe to do so. Both ladies are still offering support to women with breast cancer via phone through Cancer Council Queensland’s Cancer Connect program. Find out more about our Peer Support Services.…

Breast cancer incidence rates are increasing faster in north and west Queensland than in the rest of the state, a new Cancer Council Queensland study has found[1]. Researchers from Cancer Council Queensland examined incidence and survival patterns for the five…

Queensland women in regional and remote areas experience significantly longer delays in the diagnosis of breast cancer than women living in major cities, new research shows. For breast cancers detected both symptomatically and through mammograms, women living in geographically isolated…