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active treatment

Treatment given to cure the cancer, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This does not include long-term treatment such as hormone medication, which may be taken for several years to maintain remission.

Home to Treatment FAQs

…Home to Treatment service Our Home to Treatment service aims to reduce the financial and emotional burden of cancer by providing transport to service users who are facing hardship in accessing their treatment. These hardships may include: Financial hardship Limited…

Treatment decisions

…best existing treatment or the modified new treatment. Over the years, trials have improved treatments and led to better outcomes for people diagnosed with cancer. You might find it helpful to talk to your specialist, clinical trials nurse or GP,…

palliative treatment

Medical treatment for people with advanced cancer to help them manage pain and other physical and emotional symptoms of cancer. Treatment may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or other medication. It is an important part of palliative care.

active surveillance

When a person does not receive immediate treatment, but instead has their health monitored regularly.

hormone treatment

A treatment that blocks the body’s natural hormones that help cancer grow, which is used when the cancer is growing in response to hormones. Also called hormone therapy.

News: Get active, get inspired with Team CCQ

…a deadline to work towards. Once you register, the countdown to get fit begins. Getting active has both immediate and long-term health benefits! At least one-third of all cancers in Queensland are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices, including being active

Blog: Put your best foot forward with Team CCQ – active events that’ll get you moving to make a difference

…Marathon with Team CCQ here. Noosa Classic: August 16, 2020 If you’re not one for running, you can switch legs for wheels at the Noosa Classic, which is on the same day as the Sunshine Coast Marathon and takes riders…