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A new, non-invasive blood test could help detect cervical cancer earlier and improve how treatment and recovery are monitored.🩸

RBWH Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Andreas is behind the research out of UQ’s Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer Research, with the study being led at RBWH.

“Despite advances in prevention and treatment, including the success of the Gardasil vaccine, cervical cancer continues to impose significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens on women worldwide,” he said.

“There are about 1000 women diagnosed with this cancer in Australia every year.

“There remains a critical need for more effective, non-invasive tools to support early detection, monitor treatment response, and guide clinical decision-making.’’

The CLARITY study will look at cervical cancer detection via a simple blood test, examining potential blood biomarkers to support screening and treatment. ...

From Deadly Start trainee to RBWH’s first mental health nursing cadet, Maleek is turning his interest in health into a career. 🙌🏽

Maleek’s family are Bobongie, with connections to Mackay and the Torres Strait. His pathway at Metro North Health began through Deadly Start in high school, where he qualified as an Assistant in Nursing before going on to study nursing at university.

“I’m the first mental health cadet at the RBWH, and I always wanted to go into the mental health space. I’ve gained so much experience and made so many connections, and I love being able to work with patients every day,” Maleek said.

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying nursing, midwifery or an administration-related degree full-time at university? 🩺

@qldhealth statewide 2027 nursing, midwifery and administration cadetships offer eligible students paid work experience and financial support while studying — helping you build skills, confidence and connections for your career.

👉🏽 Take your next step: check your eligibility and apply today. Parents, carers and family, share this with a student in your life! #WorkforusWednesday

📅 Applications close 19 October 2026.
Click the links in our bio to apply! ...

Did you know that your own blood can be recycled during surgery? 🩸

Director of General Surgery at TPCH Dr Robert Franz and TPCH Perfusionist Gary often use a cell saver machine which can collect, clean and return your own blood back to you and this is particularly useful for patient cohorts that cannot accept donor blood, including some religions.

"They used to be big bulky machines, quite awkward to have in surgery, but they have definitely improved over the years. We set it up for collection and it can assess what we get and will tell you whether we want to process it to return it to the patient," Gary explains.

"Most Jehovah`s Witnesses will accept cell saver as it`s your own blood being processed, and it really changed the way we deal with major blood loss in those cases, but we also use it for various cases where there is the potential for a lot of blood loss including cardiac procedures, chest cavities and pelvic fractures," Dr Franz adds.

"From a clinical point of view, not only does it save using blood from blood banks, but it is safer using your own patients` blood and the washing process that goes on, it is really as clean as it can be." ...