Cancer services
Cancer is a major cause of death and illness in Australia, responsible for one-third of all deaths and one-fifth of the total burden of death and disability. Cancer is a disease characterised by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body, that has the potential to pose serious health risks if not identified and treated promptly.
Queensland Health is dedicated to enhancing early detection and improving wellbeing and outcomes for cancer patients and their families. A range of cancer services are provided to the public, including early-detection screenings, oncology services, advanced treatments therapies and surgeries.
Cancer Alliance Queensland
To learn more about cancer in the public and private sectors in Queensland, visit the Cancer Alliance Queensland website.
Cancer Data Explorer
To view interactive dashboards and comprehensive statistics relating to cancer incidences in Queensland, visit the Cancer Alliance Data Explorer.
Cancer performance
This section provides information about the performance of cancer and oncology services across this hospital.
Waiting time for radiation treatment
Radiation treatment uses radiation directed at a localised area to kill or damage cancer cells and prevent spread. Services are available at seven public hospitals in Queensland and are performed by a radiation oncologist. Patients are assigned a clinical priority category based on clinical need and scheduled for therapy according to the likelihood of the patient's condition deteriorating or becoming an emergency.
The average waiting time for radiation treatment measures the average number of working days a patient is waiting to access radiation treatment through Queensland Health.
Under review
We are working harder than ever to improve our performance. Check back again soon to see additional statistics and information about the services we provide.
View performance by area of care
To read more about the performance of this hospital, click the links below.
Last updated: August 2024