Get involved and help Queenslanders living with cancer by volunteering. Volunteers are the heart of our organisation. Join us to make a greater impact and connect with like-minded people.
Every contribution helps support those living with cancer. Whether a one-off donation or monthly gift, your support ensures funding stability for long-term goals and future generations.
Leave a legacy by including a gift in your Will, starting a tribute page for a loved one, or funding a research grant for early-career cancer researchers driving clinical innovations.
Organise a fundraising event in your community, either as a team or an individual. You can join one of our existing fundraising events or you might like to come up with your own way.
When organisations work together, we can have a greater impact for every Queenslander going through cancer and help amplify our message for all Australians.
However you get involved, you’re making a direct impact on the lives of Queenslanders affected by cancer. See the results of what we’ve all achieved.
Whether you’re exploring different types of cancer or different cancer treatments for yourself or on behalf of a loved one, understanding the various cancer symptoms, tests and treatment options can help navigate the process more smoothly.
Cancer is a disease of the cells in the body which disrupts the body’s ability to function and repair.
There are various types of cancer, and it’s important to keep in mind no two diagnoses are the same. Cancer tests, cancer treatment therapy options and side effects will depend on the type of cancer you may have.
By combining accurate cancer tests with effective treatments, your medical team can deliver the most effective care.
Cancer tests like biopsies or scans help doctors to understand the stage and type of cancer you may have when deciding the best treatment options.
Chemotherapy uses drugs to reduce or slow down the growth of cancer cells throughout the body.
Radiotherapy uses a controlled dose of radiation to kill or damage cancer cells to prevent them from growing, spreading or multiplying.
Targeted therapies are a relatively new cancer treatment therapy that work to target specific molecules within cancer cells to slow down their growth.
People often use the terms ‘complementary therapies’ and ‘alternative therapies’ interchangeably, they are in fact very different.
A clinical trial is one type of cancer research and helps to show if a new approach to prevention, screening, diagnosis or treatment works better than current methods.
The power of immunotherapy lies in its ability to help your immune system recognise and fight cancer cells more effectively.
Cancer surgery is a common approach to treating cancer, aiming to remove cancerous tissue or repair areas affected by the disease.
Our glossary breaks down over 500 medical terms so you can feel supported throughout your treatment journey.
We offer practical, emotional and informational support services to assist you at every step of your experience.
