Cancer Information Hub
Cancer Care Services
Cancer Care Services
Cancer Information Hub
Metro North Cancer Care Services includes 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.
Background Planning for Metro North Health Cancer Care Clinical Services Plan 2026–2036
The consultation phase for the planning stage of the Metro North Cancer Care Clinical Services Plan (CCCSP) 2026–2036 has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
- Read the summary of feedback.
Bowel Cancer Screening
A message from Aunty Minnie about bowel screening (English)
A message from Uncle George about bowel screening (Creole)
A message from Uncle George about bowel screening (English)
Patient stories
We have produced a number of videos to help you better understand the cancer journey. These are real stories as told to us by patients and include information on coping with your diagnosis, the practical issues and the emotional impact of cancer.
Support for patients and families
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re not alone. There are support groups and services to help.
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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
An Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer (IHLO) can visit you to help explain your treatment. Please ask our staff.
If you, a family member or a community member are coming to Brisbane for treatment, contact the Improving the Patient Journey (IPJ) team for support.
Cancer in young people
Youth Cancer Service
The Queensland Youth Cancer Services (QYCS) works in partnership with the cancer specialists at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to ensure all aspects your health and well-being are considered during treatment and beyond.
Cancer Preceptorship for GPs
The aim of our preceptorship is to provide a quality educational experience for primary health care providers so as to optimise outcomes and care for our patients as well as enhancing communication between our service and our local colleagues.