01.07.2026

More young people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer – why?

A growing number of Queenslanders are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, as it now becomes the fourth most common type of cancer diagnosed and second most common cause of cancer-related deaths.

04.06.2026

Homecoming for Cooktown doctor to lead innovative endoscopy pilot

After 12 years in the Australian Defence Force and a health career that has taken him across the country, Cooktown’s Senior Medical Officer Dr Shane Sadleir returned home to lead a pilot program set to reshape how remote communities access bowel

10.03.2026

A BreastScreen could just save your life

With BreastScreen Queensland now operating in more than 260 locations statewide, (including a fleet of 11 mobile screening vans and even a four-wheel-drive) it has never been easier for Queensland women to get screened every two years.

12.12.2025

Why skin doctors are seeing red

Queenslanders love having fun in the sun, but with this stunning outdoor lifestyle comes a very real, very high chance of developing skin cancer.

21.11.2025

For this cancer screening team, it’s more than a call – it’s a calling

The Queensland Participation Follow Up Function team make thousands of calls per year to encourage at-risk patients to make an appointment with their doctor.

06.05.2025

New data reveals Queensland has highest health check rates in country for First Nation peoples

The latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows Queensland is taking steps in the right direction towards Closing the Gap.