…and 65 are invited to screen by completing a simple faecal occult blood test that can be done at home. People aged 70 and 74 will be invited next year, with the remaining gaps in program coverage filled by July…

Queensland researchers are working to develop a painless prostate cancer test that could help to differentiate between aggressive tumours and tumours that pose no danger to health. Funded by Cancer Council Queensland, the innovative University of Queensland study, led by…

Community activity programs   Cancer Council Queensland’s community activity programs were ceased following the spread of COVID-19 in Queensland. The programs and community activities are presently being reviewed. When the review has been completed further information will be available here…

The process of cleaning out the bowel (removing faeces) before a test or scan to allow the doctor to see the bowel more clearly.

A test using a cystoscope to examine the vagina, cervix, bladder and rectum. It is performed under a general anaesthetic.

A test where a needle is inserted into the spinal column to collect fluid. Also called a spinal tap.

The written test results done on tissue removed during biopsy or surgery. It provides information about the cancerous tissue, including its size and location, hormonal status, how far it has spread, surgical margins and how fast it is growing….

A test that uses soundwaves to create images of the uterus, ovaries and other reproductive organs….

A test using a ureteroscope to examine the ureters. It is performed under a general anaesthetic….