What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease of the cells. Your body normally makes new cells to help you grow, replace worn-out tissue and heal injuries. When cells don’t grow, divide and die in the usual way they can lead to tumours, either benign (not cancer) or malignant.
The Cancer Council Australia has more information.
Early detection
Some cancers can be detected at an early stage when treatment is likely to be more effective. The Cancer Council Australia has more information.
BreastScreen Queensland provide free breast cancer screening for all eligible Queensland women.
The Cancer Council provide a Bowel Cancer Risk Calculator.
An introduction to Cancer Care Services from Associate Professor Glen Kennedy, Executive Director, Cancer Care Services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
We have resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including videos and information on help if you, a family member or a community member are coming to Brisbane for treatment.
Other languages
If English is not your first language, or if you use sign language, we can provide a confidential and free interpreter. Please ask our staff.
Translated Patient Information Sheets are also available from the eviQ website
Urgent Safety Measures (USMs)
All Urgent Safety Measures (USMs) instigated by the Site or Sponsor must be reported within 72 hours of becoming aware of the event. USMs are notified directly to the reviewing HREC and Metro North research governance.
Report a USM to the Metro North HREC
Email: MetroNorthResearch-Ethics@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3646 5280
Report a USM to Metro North research governance
Email: MetroNorthResearch-RGO@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3647 9550
Introduction to Cancer Care Services
Welcome from Associate Professor Glen Kennedy, Executive Director, Cancer Care Services.
Support us
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation
RBWH Foundation is the charity arm of Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital – Queenslands largest and busiest hospital
The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
Established in 1986, the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation (The Common Good) is the charity aligned with the health and medical research community based at The Prince Charles Hospital
Redcliffe Hospital Oncology Trust Fund
Send cheque or money order to Redcliffe Hospital Oncology Trust Fund, Locked Bag 1, Redcliffe QLD 4020
Feedback
General feedback about Cancer Care Services or comments about this site
Email: SafetyandQuality-CCS-MNHHS@health.qld.gov.au
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