A new transport option for RBWH cancer service patients

Catherine was supported by her husband, Bill as she used the Cancer Council Queensland Transport to Treatment Metro North Shuttle to attend treatment at RBWH.

A new Cancer Council Queensland Transport to Treatment Metro North shuttle is now helping patients from the Caboolture area get to their cancer care treatment at the RBWH.

Acting Executive Director of Cancer Care Services at RBWH Dr Melissa Eastgate explains more about the service, which is run by the RBWH Cancer Service and RBWH Foundation.

“The shuttle is a free service that is available to those in the Caboolture area who need to get to cancer care treatment or appointments at RBWH,” Melisa said.

“Patients will need a referral from a healthcare provider and can then book a seat for their preferred day and time. Subject to availability, patients can bring one other person on the bus with them.”

Catherine was one of the first patients to use the new service and is grateful that transport is taken care of to RBWH.

“There is a lot to get your head around when you are diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to the shuttle service, transport to and from my appointments is no longer one of them,” Catherine said.

“If not for this option, I would have had to rely on friends and family to get to and from my appointments.

“It’s such a blessing that my husband Bill can use the service too and be by my side to lend support.”

The Cancer Council Queensland Metro North shuttle bus is made possible thanks to support from the Hornery family and the RBWH Foundation.

“I’m so grateful to the Hornery family and everyone else involved in providing this service. Their generosity and kindness are making a big difference for me and my family at a difficult time,” Catherine said.

The Cancer Council Queensland Metro North shuttle operates a return service between Caboolture and RBWH on weekdays. People in the Caboolture area receiving cancer treatment at RBWH who wish to use the service should speak to their healthcare provider about a referral.