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Trends and patterns of care of sentinel node biopsy in cutaneous melanoma: a population-based study in Queensland

Trends and patterns of care of sentinel node biopsy in cutaneous melanoma: a population-based study in Queensland

Sep-2023

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Queensland Brain Cancer Quality Index 2011 - 2020

Queensland Brain Cancer Quality Index 2011 - 2020

Aug-2023

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Development of a key performance indicator for breast cancer in Queensland, Australia

Development of a key performance indicator for breast cancer in Queensland, Australia

Nov-2022

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Queensland Breast Cancer Quality Index 2010-2019

Queensland Breast Cancer Quality Index 2010-2019

Jul-2022

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Publications
Trends and patterns of care of sentinel node biopsy in cutaneous melanoma: a population-based study in Queensland

Trends and patterns of care of sentinel node biopsy in cutaneous melanoma: a population-based study in Queensland

Sep-2023

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Development of a key performance indicator for breast cancer in Queensland, Australia

Development of a key performance indicator for breast cancer in Queensland, Australia

Nov-2022

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A population-based study of the management of rectal malignant polyps and the use of trans-anal surgery

A population-based study of the management of rectal malignant polyps and the use of trans-anal surgery

Jul-2022

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Defining the expected 30-day mortality for patients undergoing palliative radiotherapy: A meta-analysis

Defining the expected 30-day mortality for patients undergoing palliative radiotherapy: A meta-analysis

Apr-2022

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Development and implementation of a population-based breast cancer quality index in Queensland

Development and implementation of a population-based breast cancer quality index in Queensland

May-2021

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Population based picture of breast reconstruction in Queensland Australia

Population based picture of breast reconstruction in Queensland Australia

Feb-2021

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Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Survival for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults in Queensland Between 1987 and 2016

Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Survival for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults in Queensland Between 1987 and 2016

Feb-2021

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Outcomes following major resection for colorectal cancer in patients aged 65 plus years a population-based study in Queensland, Australia

Outcomes following major resection for colorectal cancer in patients aged 65 plus years a population-based study in Queensland, Australia

Jan-2021

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Breast-cancer mortality in screened versus unscreened women: Long-term results from a population-based study in Queensland, Australia

Breast-cancer mortality in screened versus unscreened women: Long-term results from a population-based study in Queensland, Australia

Aug-2020

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Regional nodal metastasis and 5-year survival in patients with thin melanoma in Queensland: a population-based study

Regional nodal metastasis and 5-year survival in patients with thin melanoma in Queensland: a population-based study

Feb-2020

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Trends in myeloma relative survival in Queensland by treatment era, age. place of residence, and SES

Trends in myeloma relative survival in Queensland by treatment era, age. place of residence, and SES

Nov-2019

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Nonbreast cancer incidence, treatment received and outcomes: Are there differences in breast screening attendees versus nonattendees?

Nonbreast cancer incidence, treatment received and outcomes: Are there differences in breast screening attendees versus nonattendees?

Nov-2019

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Epidemiological trends of neuroendocrine tumours over three decades in Queensland, Australia

Epidemiological trends of neuroendocrine tumours over three decades in Queensland, Australia

Sep-2019

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Outcomes After Rectal Cancer Surgery: Outcomes After Rectal Cancer Surgery

Outcomes After Rectal Cancer Surgery: Outcomes After Rectal Cancer Surgery

Jun-2019

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Development and Implementation of a Cancer Quality Index in Queensland, Australia: A Tool for Monitoring Cancer Care

Development and Implementation of a Cancer Quality Index in Queensland, Australia: A Tool for Monitoring Cancer Care

May-2019

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Outcomes following radical cystectomy: a population-based study from Queensland, Australia

Outcomes following radical cystectomy: a population-based study from Queensland, Australia

Apr-2019

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Outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery

Outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery

Nov-2018

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Breast cancer surgical indicators - variation in practice 2009-2013

Breast cancer surgical indicators - variation in practice 2009-2013

Jan-2017

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Lung cancer surgery in Qld 2004-2013

Lung cancer surgery in Qld 2004-2013

Aug-2016

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Are MDM Treatment recommendations being implemented?

Are MDM Treatment recommendations being implemented?

Aug-2016

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I wish they could be in my shoes”: patients’ insights into tertiary health care for type 2 diabetes mellitus

I wish they could be in my shoes”: patients’ insights into tertiary health care for type 2 diabetes mellitus

Nov-2015

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A Prospective, Longitudinal Study of the Use of Health Services by Advanced Cancer Patients

A Prospective, Longitudinal Study of the Use of Health Services by Advanced Cancer Patients

Jul-2015

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Colorectal cancer surgery rates in indigenous versus nonindigenous patients

Colorectal cancer surgery rates in indigenous versus nonindigenous patients

Nov-2013

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The effect of the ageing population on the distribution of cancers

The effect of the ageing population on the distribution of cancers

Nov-2013

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COSA Flyer

COSA Flyer

Nov-2013

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Patterns of non-small cell lung cancer surgery rates in Queensland

Patterns of non-small cell lung cancer surgery rates in Queensland

Nov-2013

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Predictors of one-year survival after lung cancer surgery

Predictors of one-year survival after lung cancer surgery

Jan-2013

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Survival of resected versus non-resected non-small cell lung cancer

Survival of resected versus non-resected non-small cell lung cancer

Jan-2013

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Melanoma thickness and frequency of nodular melanoma

Melanoma thickness and frequency of nodular melanoma

Nov-2012

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Classification of pathology reports for cancer registry notifications

Classification of pathology reports for cancer registry notifications

Jul-2012

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General Practitioners’ perceptions of their role in cancer care and factors which influence this role

General Practitioners’ perceptions of their role in cancer care and factors which influence this role

Feb-2012

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Automatic extraction of cancer characteristics from free text pathology

Automatic extraction of cancer characteristics from free text pathology

Jul-2011

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Structured pathology reporting for cancer from free text: lung cancer case study

Structured pathology reporting for cancer from free text: lung cancer case study

Jul-2010

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Symbolic rule-based classification of lung cancer stages from free-text pathology reports

Symbolic rule-based classification of lung cancer stages from free-text pathology reports

Aug-2009

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A Simple Pipeline Application for Identifying and Negating SNOMED Clinical Terminology in Free Text

A Simple Pipeline Application for Identifying and Negating SNOMED Clinical Terminology in Free Text

Jul-2009

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Effect of radiotherapy dose and volume on relapse in merkel cell cancer of the skin

Effect of radiotherapy dose and volume on relapse in merkel cell cancer of the skin

May-2009

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Bridging the Gaps. Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: The views of General Practitioners

Bridging the Gaps. Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: The views of General Practitioners

Apr-2009

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Lung cancer patients in Queensland suffer delays in receiving radiation therapy – but not as a result of distance

Lung cancer patients in Queensland suffer delays in receiving radiation therapy – but not as a result of distance

Dec-2008

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Collection of Cancer Stage Data by Classifying Free-text Medical Reports

Collection of Cancer Stage Data by Classifying Free-text Medical Reports

Nov-2007

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Collection of population lung cancer stage data by classifying free-text pathology reports

Collection of population lung cancer stage data by classifying free-text pathology reports

Aug-2007

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Automated Collection of Cancer Stage Data from Free-text Pathology Reports

Automated Collection of Cancer Stage Data from Free-text Pathology Reports

Jan-2007

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Multi-class Classification of Cancer Stages from Free-text Histology Reports using Support Vector Machines

Multi-class Classification of Cancer Stages from Free-text Histology Reports using Support Vector Machines

Jan-2007

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Trial Evaluation of Automatic Lung Cancer Staging from Pathology Reports

Trial Evaluation of Automatic Lung Cancer Staging from Pathology Reports

Jan-2007

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Automated Cancer Stage Classification from Free-text Histology Reports

Automated Cancer Stage Classification from Free-text Histology Reports

Jan-2006

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Classification of Cancer Stage from Free-text Histology Reports

Classification of Cancer Stage from Free-text Histology Reports

Jan-2006

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SNOMED Clinical Terminology Mapping from Free-text Histopathology and Radiology Reports

SNOMED Clinical Terminology Mapping from Free-text Histopathology and Radiology Reports

Jan-0001

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Cancer Quality Index
Queensland Brain Cancer Quality Index 2011 - 2020

Queensland Brain Cancer Quality Index 2011 - 2020

Aug-2023

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2006-2020 - Technical Appendix

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2006-2020 - Technical Appendix

Apr-2023

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2006-2020

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2006-2020

Apr-2023

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2005-2019

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2005-2019

Aug-2022

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2005-2019 - Technical Appendix

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2005-2019 - Technical Appendix

Aug-2022

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Queensland Breast Cancer Quality Index 2010-2019

Queensland Breast Cancer Quality Index 2010-2019

Jul-2022

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30 day mortality rates for Queenslanders receiving Palliative Radiation Therapy

30 day mortality rates for Queenslanders receiving Palliative Radiation Therapy

Apr-2022

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Radiation Oncology in Queensland Indicators of safe, quality cancer care delivered by public and private services 2009 - 2018

Radiation Oncology in Queensland Indicators of safe, quality cancer care delivered by public and private services 2009 - 2018

Apr-2022

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Queensland Head and Neck Cancer Quality Index 2015 – 2019

Queensland Head and Neck Cancer Quality Index 2015 – 2019

Jan-2022

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2003-2017

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2003-2017

Apr-2021

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2003-2017 - Technical Appendix

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2003-2017 - Technical Appendix

Apr-2021

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The Queensland Lung Cancer Quality Index: Indicators of safe, quality cancer care, Lung cancer care in public and private hospitals, 2011-2016

The Queensland Lung Cancer Quality Index: Indicators of safe, quality cancer care, Lung cancer care in public and private hospitals, 2011-2016

Jul-2020

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Lung cancer in Queensland

Lung cancer in Queensland

Jul-2020

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Queensland Oesophagogastric Surgery Quality Index 2007-2016

Queensland Oesophagogastric Surgery Quality Index 2007-2016

Apr-2020

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Queensland Breast Cancer Quality Index 2007-2016

Queensland Breast Cancer Quality Index 2007-2016

Apr-2020

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Queensland Youth Cancer Quality Index 2014-2018

Queensland Youth Cancer Quality Index 2014-2018

Apr-2020

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Queensland Youth Cancer Impact report

Queensland Youth Cancer Impact report

Apr-2020

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Queensland Youth Cancer Service 2016-2018

Queensland Youth Cancer Service 2016-2018

Apr-2020

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Queensland Head and Neck Quality Index 2011-2015

Queensland Head and Neck Quality Index 2011-2015

Jun-2019

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Queensland Colorectal Cancer Quality Index 2005-2014

Queensland Colorectal Cancer Quality Index 2005-2014

Jun-2018

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2005-2014

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2005-2014

Nov-2017

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2005-2014 Technical Appendix

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2005-2014 Technical Appendix

Nov-2017

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Queensland Lung Surgery Quality Index 2005-2014

Queensland Lung Surgery Quality Index 2005-2014

Sep-2017

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Queensland Oesophagogastric Surgery Quality Index 2004-2013

Queensland Oesophagogastric Surgery Quality Index 2004-2013

Apr-2017

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Breast Cancer Surgical Management in Queensland Public and Private Hospitals 2004-2013

Breast Cancer Surgical Management in Queensland Public and Private Hospitals 2004-2013

Mar-2017

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Cystectomy in Queensland 2004-2013

Cystectomy in Queensland 2004-2013

Jan-2016

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Queensland Colorectal Cancer Audit Report 2016

Queensland Colorectal Cancer Audit Report 2016

Jan-2016

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Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Qld public and private hospitals 2004-2013

Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Qld public and private hospitals 2004-2013

Jan-2015

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2001-2010

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2001-2010

Jan-2014

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2001-2010 Technical Appendix

Queensland Cancer Quality Index 2001-2010 Technical Appendix

Jan-2014

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Cancer Treatment
Cancer in Queensland Seniors

Cancer in Queensland Seniors

Jan-2021

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Cancer in Queensland Seniors 2007-2016

Cancer in Queensland Seniors 2007-2016

Jan-2021

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Systemic Therapy in Qld 2011-2015

Systemic Therapy in Qld 2011-2015

Jan-2019

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Radiation Oncology in Qld - 2007-2014

Radiation Oncology in Qld - 2007-2014

Jun-2018

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Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Queensland 2002-2011

Pancreaticoduodenectomy in Queensland 2002-2011

Jan-2015

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Surgery for Testicular Cancer in Queensland 2002-2011

Surgery for Testicular Cancer in Queensland 2002-2011

Sep-2014

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Surgery for Prostate Cancer in Queensland 2002-2011

Surgery for Prostate Cancer in Queensland 2002-2011

Sep-2014

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Surgery for Oral Cavity Cancer 2002-2011

Surgery for Oral Cavity Cancer 2002-2011

Aug-2014

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Surgery for Kidney Cancer in Queensland 2002-2011

Surgery for Kidney Cancer in Queensland 2002-2011

Aug-2014

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Surgery for Layngeal Cancer 2002-2011

Surgery for Layngeal Cancer 2002-2011

Jun-2014

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Surgery for Bladder Cancer in Queensland 2002-2011

Surgery for Bladder Cancer in Queensland 2002-2011

Jun-2014

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Cancer Surgery in Queensland 2013 - Background

Cancer Surgery in Queensland 2013 - Background

Aug-2013

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Surgery for Breast Cancer in Queensland 2013

Surgery for Breast Cancer in Queensland 2013

Aug-2013

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Surgery for Colon Cancer in Queensland 2013

Surgery for Colon Cancer in Queensland 2013

Aug-2013

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Surgery for Rectal Cancer in Queensland 2013

Surgery for Rectal Cancer in Queensland 2013

Aug-2013

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Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Queensland 2013

Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Queensland 2013

Aug-2013

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Surgery for Oesophagogastric Cancer in Queensland 2013

Surgery for Oesophagogastric Cancer in Queensland 2013

Aug-2013

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Gastrectomy and Oesophagectomy in Queensland 2012

Gastrectomy and Oesophagectomy in Queensland 2012

Jan-2012

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Population Cancer Incidence & Mortality
Cancer in Queensland. Statistical overview 1982-2031 (Annual update 2017)

Cancer in Queensland. Statistical overview 1982-2031 (Annual update 2017)

Apr-2021

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Youth Cancer In Queensland

Youth Cancer In Queensland

Feb-2018

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Cancer in Queensland A statistical overview 1982-2021 (Annual update 2014)

Cancer in Queensland A statistical overview 1982-2021 (Annual update 2014)

Nov-2017

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Brain Cancer in Queensland 2012

Brain Cancer in Queensland 2012

Nov-2015

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Mesothelioma in Queensland 2012

Mesothelioma in Queensland 2012

Nov-2015

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Thyroid Cancer in Queensland 2012

Thyroid Cancer in Queensland 2012

Nov-2015

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Lung Cancer in Queensland 2012

Lung Cancer in Queensland 2012

Nov-2012

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Queensland 2012

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Queensland 2012

Nov-2012

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Breast Cancer in Queensland 2012

Breast Cancer in Queensland 2012

Nov-2012

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Colorectal Cancer in Queensland 2012

Colorectal Cancer in Queensland 2012

Nov-2012

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Melanoma in Queensland 2012

Melanoma in Queensland 2012

Nov-2012

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Cancer in Queensland: A Statistical Overview 2012-2021 (Annual Update 2012)

Cancer in Queensland: A Statistical Overview 2012-2021 (Annual Update 2012)

Mar-2012

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Cancer in Queensland: A Statistical Overview 2012

Cancer in Queensland: A Statistical Overview 2012

Mar-2012

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Gastrectomy and Oesophagectomy in Queensland 2012

Gastrectomy and Oesophagectomy in Queensland 2012

Jan-2012

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Triennial reports
Qld Cancer Control Safety Quality Partnership triennial report

Qld Cancer Control Safety Quality Partnership triennial report

Jun-2018

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Queensland Cancer Quality Index

Queensland Cancer Quality Index

Oct-2017

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Partnering for Safety and Quality: Impact and Achievements 2005-2011

Partnering for Safety and Quality: Impact and Achievements 2005-2011

Feb-2012

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Treating cancer in Queensland public hospitals

Treating cancer in Queensland public hospitals

Nov-2006

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Cancer Facts
Brain cancer

Brain cancer

Nov-2015

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Potential years of life lost due to cancer

Potential years of life lost due to cancer

Aug-2015

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Cancer prevalence in Queensland

Cancer prevalence in Queensland

Jul-2015

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Lung cancer in Queensland

Lung cancer in Queensland

Feb-2015

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Breast cancer patterns for Queensland women

Breast cancer patterns for Queensland women

Nov-2014

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A summary of cancer in children

A summary of cancer in children

Oct-2014

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Incidence of melanoma in Queensland

Incidence of melanoma in Queensland

Aug-2014

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The most common cancers diagnosed in childhood similar for girls and boys

The most common cancers diagnosed in childhood similar for girls and boys

Jul-2014

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Pattern of oesophageal cancer changing

Pattern of oesophageal cancer changing

Jun-2014

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Survival rates for Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer have improved significantly

Survival rates for Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer have improved significantly

May-2014

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After long term decline - rate of cervical cancer in Queensland steady

After long term decline - rate of cervical cancer in Queensland steady

Apr-2014

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Cancer incidence higher in Queensland than in the rest of Australia

Cancer incidence higher in Queensland than in the rest of Australia

Mar-2014

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Cancer in women in Queensland over the 25 years from 1986 to 2010

Cancer in women in Queensland over the 25 years from 1986 to 2010

Jan-2014

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Cancer rates and mortality differ by remoteness of usual residence

Cancer rates and mortality differ by remoteness of usual residence

Dec-2013

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Population growth and ageing the main contributors to increasing number of cancers in Queensland

Population growth and ageing the main contributors to increasing number of cancers in Queensland

Nov-2013

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Overall rate of cancer deaths in Queensland lower than 25 years earlier

Overall rate of cancer deaths in Queensland lower than 25 years earlier

Oct-2013

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Abstracts
Has mammographic screening delivered the expected mortality benefits for Queensland women?

Has mammographic screening delivered the expected mortality benefits for Queensland women?

Nov-2016

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Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast in QLD over a decade (2003-2012)

Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast in QLD over a decade (2003-2012)

Nov-2016

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A 12 year population study of ductal carcinoma insitu (DCIS) in QLD women

A 12 year population study of ductal carcinoma insitu (DCIS) in QLD women

Nov-2016

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The relative frequency of axillary node metastases on quadrant location of lesion for women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in QLD

The relative frequency of axillary node metastases on quadrant location of lesion for women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in QLD

Nov-2016

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The epidemiology of NSCLC in Queensland

The epidemiology of NSCLC in Queensland

Aug-2016

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Lung cancer surgery patient flows and distance travelled for treatment in Queensland

Lung cancer surgery patient flows and distance travelled for treatment in Queensland

Jan-2014

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One age does not fit all: geriatric cancer patients are not a single homogenous group

One age does not fit all: geriatric cancer patients are not a single homogenous group

Nov-2013

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Postoperative mortality following lung cancer surgery

Postoperative mortality following lung cancer surgery

Nov-2013

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Indigenous lung cancer patients have lower rates of surgery despite younger age

Indigenous lung cancer patients have lower rates of surgery despite younger age

Nov-2013

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QCCAT Book of abstracts 2008-2012

QCCAT Book of abstracts 2008-2012

Nov-2012

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