New cancer centre set to transform local care

By Sheree Hoddinett  

Caboolture will soon be home to Cancer Care Moreton Bay - a new state-of-the-art treatment centre set to enhance care and support for residents across the City of Moreton Bay. 

 Open for patient consultations from mid-July with treatments set to commence at the end of July, the purpose-built centre will deliver vital oncology services for the region - without the burden of having to travel to Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast. 

Located within Caboolture’s growing medical precinct, the facility will offer integrated services including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, haematology and access to clinical trials—all from one convenient location. Patients will also benefit from an onsite oncology pharmacy and the support of a multidisciplinary team of experienced healthcare professionals. 

Dr Megan Carroll, a radiation oncologist who will be based at the Caboolture centre full-time, said the new development addressed a significant gap in cancer services for the area. 

“The people of Moreton Bay deserve a comprehensive cancer service close to home and I am delighted to be a part of the Cancer Care Associates team delivering this critical service,” she said. “We are removing barriers to high quality cancer care by ensuring timely access and affordability to improve cancer treatment outcomes for our community.” 

With cancer rates rising and an estimated 617 residents in the region requiring treatment each year, Cancer Care Moreton Bay is expected to make a profound difference for local patients - eliminating the need for stressful and fatiguing travel for daily treatments.  

CEO of Cancer Care Associates Damien Williams said the centre was designed with patient convenience and outcomes in mind. 

“Our focus is on patient convenience, quality, access and affordability. Our radiation oncology treatment service will ensure rapid access to high quality and affordable cancer care that is closer to home for patients,” Mr Williams said.  

The centre is also expected to generate local employment opportunities, with more than 15 staff across medical, nursing, pharmacy, radiation therapy, physics and allied health roles. Many team members have been recruited locally and previously travelled outside the region to work. 

“This development will bring specialist medical services to the region and will be a great addition to Caboolture’s health precinct, allowing residents who require these services to continue to live and work close by, minimising unnecessary travel and fatigue,” Mr Williams said. 

With a flexible billing model including access to bulk billing and scheduled fee arrangements, the centre also aims to ease financial stress for families during treatment. 

Cancer Care Moreton Bay is the second Queensland centre to open under the Cancer Care Associates banner, following the recent launch of Cancer Care Noosa. The group’s ‘no wait for care’ policy ensures patients begin treatment without unnecessary delay. 

Cancer Care Moreton Bay is located at 128 McKean Street, Caboolture. Visit cancercare.com.au/clinics/cancer-care-moreton-bay, phone 07 5212 3000 or email admin@cancercaremoretonbay.com.au