New innovative cancer treatments to be offered at $1.1bn complex
The new Brisbane state of the art cancer centre promises to be a world leading medical facility. SEE THE VIDEO
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The new $1.1bn Queensland Cancer Centre, to be completed in 2028, will be a purpose-built 150-bed facility which will deliver a range of new and innovative cancer treatments, including cellular therapy and world-leading nuclear theranostics.
Proton beam therapy will also be in use — a radiation that targets cancers more precisely near vital and vulnerable organs. This form of therapy is especially beneficial for children undergoing cancer treatment.
A video showing the state of the art complex was released by the government on Thursday.
The centre is part of the Queensland Cancer Plan — a 10 year strategy to boost cancer services across Queensland.
More than 33,000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with cancer every year, with rates of cancer higher than other states.
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said that cancer treatment was a priority as the disease touches the lives of almost all Queenslanders.
“This record-breaking investment and strategy will enable key initiatives to be delivered including lifesaving therapies and bringing more services closer to home,” she said.
“I’ve met with patients who have received life-saving treatments like our Car T Cell therapy that is now available in Brisbane and Townsville and I’m excited to see that this will soon be expanded to other hospitals,” the Minister said.
Improving access to care and treatment for those Queenslanders living in rural and remote parts of the state is the health department’s goal.
“I know from meeting many survivors of cancer, especially breast cancer survivors, that being supported once you go into remission is also really important, and so a key focus for our strategy is also around survivorship support,” Ms Fentiman said.
“I’m also really excited to see plans progressing for the new cancer centre, which will ensure Queensland will be a world-leader in providing cutting-edge, innovative and lifesaving cancer care through the free public health system.”
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