SEQ Comprehensive Cancer Initiative

17/03/2026

We provide education to help patients, especially those who may be overwhelmed with information and concern, manage expectations regarding treatments. This against a backdrop of often conflicting information presented by doctors, specialists, family members, friends, social media, the internet and other cancer survivors.

17/03/2026

So far we have walked 108km in 16 days, raising $540 for cancer research in Australia.

10/03/2026

As the only consumer-led oncology organisation in the region, we play a vital role in representing the consumer voice. Through education and empowerment, we promote quality survivorship and support people affected by cancer & their carers to make informed healthcare decisions.

09/03/2026

For patients diagnosed with early breast cancer, carefully weighing the risks and benefits of recommended treatments—and responding appropriately and in a timely manner—plays an important role in making carefully-considered treatment decisions. How much the patient is able to contribute to the shared decision-making process is influenced by how information is presented to them.

09/03/2026

Such an important discussion for developing realistic expectations into survivorship.

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

Delays in cancer diagnosis are not uncommon for a variety of reasons. Waiting many weeks or months for your scan, especially after experiencing a symptom, is not acceptable. This can affect patient outcomes in cancer care. Do not settle for a two month wait for your scan but rather seek an alternate imaging provider.

04/03/2026

Patient choice after a cancer diagnosis is essential. Great to see more cancer physicians moving into our region to support patients closer to home.

At Toowoomba Haematology & Oncology Clinic, our focus has always been to place patients and their families at the centre of everything we do.

As a proud family-run practice, we are committed to delivering high-level, compassionate care close to home, so people across the Darling Downs can remain surrounded by their support networks while undergoing treatment.

We are delighted to welcome Medical Oncologists Dr William Mullally and Dr Tasafin Hossain to our team. Their arrival further strengthens our service, which now offers comprehensive care across both haematology and medical oncology, supporting patients with blood cancers and solid organ cancers at every stage of their journey.

Our patients are treated at St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital, which features one of the largest chemotherapy day units in regional Australia, with 25 treatment chairs, as well as a dedicated Haematology and Oncology inpatient ward. These services are supported by an exceptional team of highly trained nurses who work across both areas, creating a familiar, seamless and supportive experience for our patients.

We believe that receiving expert care locally, along with the ability to choose your treating team and location, is incredibly important. It is a privilege to provide our community with comprehensive specialist cancer care within a locally owned and family-run practice.

Dr Will and Dr Tas are now accepting referrals across all cancer streams.

Please join us in welcoming them to the team — we are so pleased to have them with us.

03/03/2026

Early management through a specialised sarcoma centre is extremely important for optimal outcomes.

27/02/2026

Engaging patients in shared decision-making, with transparent discussion of realistic benefits and potential toxicities, empowers individuals and reduces uncertainty following a breast cancer diagnosis. Here we mention the importance of pathology.

24/02/2026

Huge shout out to all the oncology nurses & allied health professionals who work alongside the many cancer care physicians in Toowoomba. Whether you work at the Base, St Andrew's, St Vincent's or in private practice, your work is invaluable to patients, carers and doctors. It is important that patients have a choice and have teams that advocate for them at their most vulnerable. Thank you for all you do. Cancer care services are growing in our region and this is something for which we should all be thankful.

24/02/2026

Following a cancer diagnosis, the children often become integral members of the support network. Their emotional & psychological well-being is essential in the provision of comprehensive cancer care.