{"id":321,"date":"2020-10-26T16:38:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T06:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/?page_id=321"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:04:10","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/about-us","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:39;line-height:1.2;\">About us<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-1 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:1.214rem;--awb-title-color:#008598;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div id=\"custom_html-2\" class=\"widget_text widget widget_custom_html\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"on-this-page\"><h4>On this page<\/h4><ul id=\"onThisPage\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>The establishment of the Metro North Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute (CBCI) is a unique opportunity to bring together professionals involved with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, primary care providers, researchers, and the community. CBCI acknowledges healthcare constraints and proactively addresses these through the integration of innovative technologies.<\/p>\n<p>The CBCI adopts a holistic approach to breast cancer treatment integrating medical expertise, emotional support, and lifestyle considerations. The institute aims to enhance the overall quality of life throughout the treatment journey, fostering a supportive environment, advanced technology and an environment that extends beyond conventional medical practices.<\/p>\n<p>The Queensland Cooktown Orchid, chosen as the emblem for the CBCI encapsulates the Institute\u2019s dedication to nurturing collaborative relationships, fostering patient advocacy and blossoming a patient\u2019s pathway through innovation and education.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28.5;line-height:1.2;\"><h2>An Introduction into the year ahead\u00a0<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>CBCI facilitates best practice standardised breast care for patients within Metro North Health through clinical care coordination, innovation, education, and research.\u00a0 The CBCI aims to improve geographic access and close service gaps to make high quality care accessible to every Metro North citizen.\u00a0 This will be achieved by creating seamlessly networked services in comprehensive facilities offering world class breast diagnostics and contemporary treatment, informed by the best evidence, and facilitating clinical and basic research. In the future, personalised treatment, surveillance, and wellness strategies will be a focus of the CBCI.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The CBCI Committees (<em>Steering, Clinical Advisory, Research and Community Engagement) <\/em>meet regularly\u00a0to ensure the progression and advancement of CBCI&#8217;s goals and objectives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"color: #b6267e\">Governance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CBCI has<span data-teams=\"true\">\u00a0established a strong and robust layered governance structure designed to support clear decision\u2011making, system\u2011level oversight, and coordinated engagement across service areas and the community. This framework enables the CBCI to provide informed recommendations and seek appropriate support across Metro North Health and the community.<\/span>\u00a0The effective layered governance consists of four essential layers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic<\/li>\n<li>Research<\/li>\n<li>Operational<\/li>\n<li>Engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"color: #b6267e\">Events<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each year, CBCI hosts a variety of events, encompassing clinical education, community engagement with health consumers, and other related initiatives. These events are aimed at enhancing the overall well-being and engagement of the community. The Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute aims to foster community cohesion, create support networks for patients, educate health professionals on innovative breast health concepts and implement new innovative services. The events feature guest speakers, health consumers, and healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"color: #b6267e\">Partner with the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute (CBCI)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute (CBCI), part of Metro North Health, we are dedicated to transforming breast cancer care through clinical excellence, innovation, education, and research. Our mission is to deliver best-practice, standardised care, improve access, and close service gaps so every patient receives the highest quality treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Partner with Us?<\/strong><br \/>\nCollaboration is at the heart of what we do. By working together, we can amplify awareness, strengthen community engagement, and make a lasting impact for patients and their families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How We Can Support Your Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend and participate in charity events, health promotions, and community activities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide display and information stalls at your events.<\/li>\n<li>Promote your initiatives through our website and LinkedIn network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have upcoming events, newsletters, or engagement opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can create meaningful change and improve lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get in touch today:<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail us <u><a href=\"mailto:CBCI@health.qld.gov.au\">CBCI@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or call (07)&nbsp;3646&nbsp;1040 to start the conversation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"399\" alt=\"CBCI Event\" title=\"cbci event &#8211; audience cropped\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/cbci-event-audience-cropped.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1581 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/cbci-event-audience-cropped-200x166.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/cbci-event-audience-cropped-400x333.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/cbci-event-audience-cropped.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/399;\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"399\" alt=\"Prof Owen Ung speaking at a conference\" title=\"cbci-event-prof-owen-ung\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-prof-owen-ung.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1942 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-prof-owen-ung-200x166.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-prof-owen-ung-400x333.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-prof-owen-ung.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/399;\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"399\" alt=\"Diana Tam speaks at a conference\" title=\"cbci-event-diana-tam-iort\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-diana-tam-iort.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1943 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-diana-tam-iort-200x166.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-diana-tam-iort-400x333.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-diana-tam-iort.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/399;\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3 data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"color: #b6267e\">Keep up to date with our newsletters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our commitment to keeping you well informed is exemplified through our quarterly newsletter. This source of information will serve as a comprehensive update on the latest developments within our Institute. If you&#8217;d like to subscribe to our newsletter or provide an article to be featured in an upcoming edition, please email <a href=\"mailto:cbci@health.qld.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cbci@health.qld.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last rhs-col\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last contact-us\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute (CBCI)<\/h2>\n<p>Metro North Health<br \/>\nLevel 7, Block 7<br \/>\nRoyal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital campus<br \/>\nHERSTON QLD 4029<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:cbci@health.qld.gov.au\">cbci@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex\"><i class=\"fab fa-fw fa-linkedin-in\" style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/company\/comprehensive-breast-cancer-institute\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-321","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=321"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2730,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/321\/revisions\/2730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}