What is known? Central Nervous System (CNS) tumours occur in the brain and spine. They account for an estimated 21% of childhood cancers diagnosed worldwide and represent the most common cause of childhood cancer-related deaths in high-income countries. What is…
An operation to open the skull and access the brain.
Surgical access to the nasal cavity or sinuses using a cut under the upper lip….
Cutting the lower jaw to give access to the mouth or throat….
A cut along the edge of the nose to gain access to the nasal cavity and sinuses.
Health professionals play a key role in cancer control through cancer prevention, early detection, cancer diagnosis and treatment, survivorship and palliative care. Cancer Council Queensland aims to reduce the incidence of cancer, to diagnose cancer early, and enhance the standard of care for people impacted by cancer by engaging with health professionals and providing access to information and educational opportunities.
As a health professional, you play a vital role in cancer control. The CCQ Health Professional Network is designed to strengthen your relationships with other health professionals working in cancer care and to keep you informed about resources and support…
An operation to open the skull by removing some bone in order to access the brain. The bone is not replaced due to swelling.
Show your support for Queensland women Every year 4,200 Queenslanders are diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer. Together we can make a difference for all Queenslanders affected. Funds raised help provide lifesaving research, prevention programs and support services for those…
Cancer Council Queensland provides information and education programs to health professionals within Queensland. To support access to this information online videos are provided.
For health professional events and opportunities, please visit our Professional Education or Professional Symposiums and Conferences pages.
Cancer Council Queensland provides information and education programs to health professionals within Queensland. Please see the recordings of these sessions here. Improving outcomes for women with ovarian cancer Improving outcomes for women with ovarian cancer View more …
…more, however, you can request Quitline to call you back. Register your organisation for intensive Quit support If your organisation supports people experiencing disadvantage (such as homelessness, unemployment, economic stress) you can work with Queensland Health to provide access to…