Cancer Care Services NEW2024-10-24T05:22:21+00:00

Cancer Information Hub
Cancer Care Services

Our services include Medical Oncology, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, the Queensland Haemophilia Centre, Radiation Oncology and BreastScreen Queensland.

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.

Types of cancer

Information and resources on common cancers.

Patient stories

Real stories as told to us by patients.

Coming to hospital

Information and contacts for each of our treatment facilities.

Hospital to home videos

We’ve created these videos to help you continue care at home.

Support for patient & families

If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re not alone.

Resources

Links to publications, research, videos and general resources to help you understand more about the cancer journey.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support

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

RBWH patient education videos

We’ve created a series of detailed videos for patients on:

  • Chemotherapy and Medical Oncology
  • Chemotherapy and Haematology
  • Radiation
  • Immunotherapy

Radiotherapy for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients

This video is an overview of what radiotherapy will be like at RBWH. There is also advice and tips from young people with personal experience.

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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