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The Queensland Centre for Gynaecologic Cancers (QCGC) based at the RBWH is where clinical excellence meets compassionate care.

Monique is a Gynaecology Oncology Advanced Trainee Registrar/Fellow working within the QCGC and is involved in complex oncology surgeries, clinical appointments with patients and participating in research and trials to continue the development of treatment.

"I’m in my 5th year of Obstetrics and Gynaecology training. I was born here at the RBWH and worked here as a junior doctor and during my core O&G training. I was excited to have the opportunity to return to the Royal in the unaccredited Gynaecology Oncology Fellow role this year," she said.

"I really enjoy working with the expert team at the RBWH. We have a wonderful culture of teaching and learning within the department."

The Gynaecologic Oncology team are looking for their next intake of Fellows. If this sounds like you, click the link in our bio to apply. ...

A new online therapy study is bringing quality care closer to home for people with post-stroke aphasia who live rurally. 💻❤️‍🩹

The TeleCHAT Implementation Study, delivered via telehealth, addresses the challenges presented by aphasia which is common in stroke survivors and affects a person’s ability to talk, read, write, and comprehend others speaking to them.

Dr Jade Dignam from @uq_health Queensland Aphasia Research Centre pictured with STARS Speech pathologist Angela says that they have already received positive feedback from consumers saying they are feeling more confident in their communication and are highly satisfied with the virtual service.

“Patients living in remote areas face great barriers in accessing treatment, and we want to address these health inequities,” Dr Dignam said.

“We’ve had 3 participants – including one who lives in a rural town, and an 8 hour-drive from the closest medical centre – complete 50 hours of therapy in our first treatment block of the study.

“All therapies have been successfully adapted to be delivered online, and all participants were able to complete their care virtually, which is very encouraging.” ...

"My daughter bought me this balloon when I got here 10 days ago, just for a laugh. We used to watch Toy Story when she was little. It`s definitely brought a lot of `buzz` to the floor. My wife and I moved to Brisbane 40 years ago, and we`ve been here ever since. We backpacked together around the world in our early twenties and have seen a lot of Australia as well. India and Pakistan have been the most interesting; once you start travelling, you never want to stop. We live in a wonderful age with the way technology has moved. We`re much better off now than we ever were. It`s important to be appreciative of the things we have, we`re so lucky to live in such a wonderful country."

💭 Monday Mantra, David, RBWH General Surgery Ward ...

Research is woven into everything we do at our hospitals, helping to shape safer, smarter and more effective care for patients. 🔬🔍

The Allied Health Research Collaborative supported by The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation helps with integration of research into clinical practice to improve treatment options.

Allied Health Research Coordinator Lisa who also works as a Senior Physiotherapist focuses part of her research program on managing Bronchiectasis - a common yet under-recognised lung disease - through physiotherapy treatments.

"When I was working full time as a physiotherapist, I was also doing my PhD in Bronchiectasis and airway clearance techniques. I noticed it was an area that didn’t have much research," she said.

"We were drawing from work done in other chronic lung diseases, but I wanted to find ways to further personalise care to each patient.

"The next step is evaluating whether early intervention with chest physio can delay the need for antibiotics and even halt the progression of disease, so we will use CT scans and other outcomes to check in with patient`s progress and determine further treatment steps. ...