CCQ steps closer to a cancer free future

August 22, 2011

Did you know that people who walk before and during work are generally healthier, more productive and less likely to be absent or on sick leave?

This September 16, employees and employers across the State will lace-up  in support of a healthier Queensland by taking part in Cancer Council's Walk to Work Day.

To register your school or workplace, visit www.walk.com.au and find out more about how you can get healthy and reduce your cancer risk!

 

CCQ on global quest to ease patient distress

July 18, 2011

CCQ's Cancer Counselling Service helps hundreds of patients each year to cope with the distress caused by a cancer diagnosis.

To benefit from this free and confidential service, call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.

 

New Queensland laws lead the way in tobacco control

June 20, 2011

Australia is leading the world in tobacco control, with the Federal Government about to introduce new laws to mandate plain packaging and the Queensland Government preparing to introduce bans on retail displays of cigarettes across the State.

For more information on quitting, call the Quitline on 13 QUIT (13 78 48) or the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.

Breast cancer research project another first for CCQ

April 11, 2011

CCQ has commenced a major new research investigation to improve breast cancer survival among Queensland women. As many as 3,000 women affected by breast cancer are expected to take part in the study over the next five years.

 For more information about the project, contact the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20. 
 

CCQ launches the first Atlas of Cancer in Queensland