Life-changing care close to home as Caboolture Hospital launches cancer service
Andrew Mansfield, 55-year-old Caboolture local, can now get care closer to home.
Moreton Bay residents can now access cancer treatment closer to home, with the new cancer care services now available at Caboolture Hospital, including a day chemotherapy unit.
Patients requiring chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other supportive cancer treatments can now access care close to home for the first time, eliminating the need for lengthy travel to other health facilities.
Until now, many local patients faced journeys of up to three hours to receive essential treatment.
The new service also supports patients with non-malignant blood disorders, ensuring a broader group of community members benefit from improved access to specialised care.
Delivering high-quality cancer treatment locally allows patients to spend less time travelling and more time focusing on their health, surrounded by family and support networks.
Andrew Mansfield, a 55-year-old Caboolture local, can now get care closer to home.
Diagnosed in 2023 with colorectal cancer, Andrew was previously driving to and from North Lakes for his treatments.
“Being five minutes means my wife can drop me off and pick me up after treatment and I am home quickly,” Andrew said.
“My cancer diagnosis has changed what is important in life.
“It’s spending as much quality time with my wife, daughter and stepson, not wasting my energy on things that aren’t important and living my life as normally as I can.”
Caboolture Hospital Acting Executive Director Dr Ted Chamberlain said the opening of the unit marked a major step forward for cancer care in the region.
“Being able to provide cancer treatment locally is a game changer for our patients and their families,” Dr Chamberlain said.
“This service means less time on the road and more time focusing on recovery, comfort and connection with loved ones.”
The opening of the unit reflects the dedication and advocacy of the Cancer Care team, whose collaboration and commitment have been instrumental in bringing this much-needed service to Caboolture Hospital.