Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death in Australian women, with an overall 5-year survival rate of only 44%, compared to a 5-year survival rate of 99% in women with localised breast cancer. Symptoms of ovarian cancer and side-effects from treatment can negatively impact a woman’s physical wellbeing and quality of…
The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) position stand on “Exercise in Cancer Care” was released in May this year, followed by an article promoting exercise and cancer titled “Tough love and hard exercise for people with cancer”, published in the May edition of the Exercise and Sports Science Australia MOVE magazine. This represents an…
Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent but also most preventable cancers. Studies assessing skin cancer prevention programs rely heavily on assessing sun exposure behaviours. Traditionally studies collect participant’s self-reported data in a paper-based sun diary format. To improve retention rates and decrease the burden to research participants, apps could be used to collect…
Many Australians still get sunburnt on a regular basis, despite having good knowledge and sun-protective intentions. QUT researchers want to assess the impact, if any, apps designed to decrease sunburn may have on peoples’ sun exposure behaviours. You can participate in this research if you are over 18 years old, are regularly outdoors, own a…
Dr Elke Hacker was featured in a segment on the children’s science show Scope on channel 11. On Scope scientists and researchers present stories about their research and latest discoveries. Elke talked about the latest technology and innovation helping to keep people sun safe. Devices range from wearables, to apps and UVR detecting stickers. Elke…
We are conducting a pilot study looking at beliefs and attitudes relating to the use of sunscreen and other sun protective behaviours in young children. We’re looking for participants that are the parents or guardians of young children between the ages of 2 and 6 years of age to complete an online survey. Please download…
We are currently conducting a study looking at women’s opinions on cervical cancer screening in Australia. The National Cervical Screening Program was introduced in 1991 and aims to prevent cervical cancer by detecting early changes in the cervix. We are looking for women 18 years of age and over to participate in a phone interview…
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer in Australia. Endometrial cancer develops in the lining of the uterus and rates of this cancer are increasing, particularly in women under 40 years of age who are overweight or obese. Endometrial cancer caught early is very curable. The current standard treatment is surgery (a total hysterectomy),…
Cancer-related lymphedema is a debilitating condition that adversely influences quality of life. Lymphoedema is a potential problematic complication following treatment for cancer and is the accumulation of excessive amounts of fluid resulting in swelling, most commonly in the arms or legs, but can also occur in other parts of the body. Findings from the LEGS study…
We are currently conducting a study looking at sunburn that occurred after the use of sunscreen in Australia. You will be asked to take part in a phone interview or focus group at QUT, Kelvin Grove campus. If you’d like to assist us, we’re looking for males and females over the age of 18 years…