More than 90% of Australian welders are exposed to welding fumes – a known cause of lung cancer. Learn how to reduce your workplace exposure to welding fume: #TradiesNationalHealthMonth #lungcancer #welding

We are honoured and delighted to launch our first ever TV ad! It features real Queenslanders, instead of actors, to show the services we provide and our mission: to be there for all Queenslander, every step of the way. Read more: #passthedaffodil

We are honoured to be hosting regional & rural QLD nurses for the 2024 QLD Breast and Prostate Cancer Nursing Practicum. We're grateful to everyone who made this week possible to ensure communities across the State get connected to our vital cancer resources & support services💛

RT @zaphski: Congratulations fantastic volunteers raising funds @CCQld #relayforlife @cityofgoldcoast ! You ARE #superherosurvivors 💜 so h….

Regional Queenslanders, like Tamara, are the reason why our Lodges are so important. Without them, they would have to spend hundreds of dollars on accommodation to receive cancer treatment. #navigatingcancertogether #researchpreventsupport.

Thank you to every single one of these young ladies -you are all amazing. Every $ raised goes to our research, prevention & support programs to ensure no Queenslander faces cancer alone 💜 #ponytailproject #cancercouncilqueensland.

Queensland is the skin cancer capital of the world. Local governments are key to changing this. We are joining forces with @qldhealth to unite local governments to keep our communities safe from skin cancer. Join today:

We are delighted to announce that Cancer Council Queensland and Wishlist have joined forces to expand essential support cancer services with our fully-funded Wigs & Turbans service for local cancer patients on the Sunshine Coast. #navigatingcancertogether #researchpreventsupport

Living with cancer can be a huge mental burden for all those affected, including family, friends & carers. If you ever feel like you just need someone to talk to, our team are here - call, email, or webchat with our trained professionals through our 13 11 20 support line. #RUOK

This year, our Research team led a new project to improve access to healthy food for those at our Brisbane Lodge & reducing the burden on those travelling from regional Queensland. We provided 214 free meals over 8 weeks & hope to roll them out across the state soon.

We are delighted to announce the Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0 has been awarded the @geo_council Award for Technical Excellence. This award belongs to everyone from CCQ & @QUTDataScience - your expertise is why the Atlas has been recognised. #researchpreventsupport

Who's ready for the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference in just 6 weeks?. There will be keynote addresses from Pam Ling & Michelle Kennedy plus Prof. Janet Hoek & Shane Kawenata Bradbrook + workshops & events. Haven't registered yet? Sign up now:

Without all of these dedicated folks, the Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0 would not have happened 💛. See what cancer looks like where you live: 🌏.

In partnership with @QUTDataScience, we proudly introduce the Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0. The Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0 models how the geographical patterns of cancer are changing over time, revealing crucial insights for policymakers & researchers.

Proud to announce that we have officially partnered with @brisbaneroar! Brisbane Roar has been a champion for Cancer Council Queensland for a few years now, most recently stepping up for the #2022Pledge. Their support brings us closer to our vision of a cancer free future.

Adolescents and young adults (AYA) that have survived one cancer are at a nearly 60% greater risk of developing another cancer compared to the overall population. @CCQld Research can be found here:

Have you applied for the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme? . In collaboration with Queensland Health, researchers from CCQ want to hear about your experience applying for the PTSS to access cancer care away from home. To complete a short survey, visit:

CCQ researchers have confirmed the prognostic importance of stage, grade and clinical subtype of breast cancers, in addition to highlighting the independent survival benefit of breast cancers being diagnosed through screening:

If we increase participation in Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program from 43.5% to 60%, we could save 84,000 lives by 2040. ​Your bowel screening test is free and easy, and could save your life. ​If you’re 50-74, Get2It and do your bowel screening test kit today

In collaboration with Queensland Health, researchers from Cancer Council Queensland would like to hear about your experience applying for the PTSS to access cancer care away from home. To complete a short survey, visit