…Queensland. Those who lived in more socioeconomically disadvantaged areas and those areas more than an hour travel from the closest radiation treatment facilities, had higher LOLE than those in the rest of the state. For cancer patients diagnosed in 2016,…

…on less intensive treatment regimens. What does this mean? Information on a greater than expected number of deaths following treatment can be used to guide clinicians in treatment decisions and patient surveillance to allow early intervention if possible, with the…

Unproven therapies that are used in place of conventional treatment, often in the hope that they will provide a cure.

A psychologist or psychiatrist who has special training and experience in the treatment of psychosocial aspects of cancer….

A patient who stays in hospital while having treatment.

…it opened in 1991, the Gluyas Rotary Lodge has provided vital access to life saving treatment and support services for more than 5000 regional Queenslanders. CCQ’s six lodges statewide are vital to cancer control – helping us address geograghic barriers…

A diagnostic x-ray machine that is used to ensure the correct alignment of the treatment beam with the tumour….

A protein produced by prostate cells. It may indicate prostate cancer and can be used to monitor its recurrence post treatment….

A doctor who specialises in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including melanoma.

The prevention or treatment of disease using substances that alter the immune system’s response. This is a type of biological therapy.