Medical Oncology

As national and international leaders in teleoncology models of care, our medical oncology service provides tertiary-level care in the outpatient treatment unit (day oncology), our inpatient oncology ward, consultation suites and clinical investigations. Our clinicians work closely with other areas of the Townsville Cancer Centre to ensure the best possible care and treatment outcomes for our patients.

The medical oncology team provide a number of services including:

• Drug treatments (cytotoxic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy and other medical therapies) for patients with solid tumours
• Consultancy services to other departments of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and primary care providers
• Chemotherapy and related supportive therapy, in a safe, and caring environment
• Coordination of important support services such as GP liaison to help maintain continuity of care for patients
• Psychosocial services, education and support groups to cancer patients and their carers/relatives
• Telehealth treatment so, where possible, patients can receive their care in their home town closer to their homes and support networks

As a teaching hospital, our service offers staff an advanced training program. As part of the state-wide Medical Oncology Training Network, the health service is accredited for core training by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. You can also view the JMO Medical Oncology book here.

Contact Us

The Townsville Cancer Centre
East Wing of the Townsville University Hospital
100 Angus Smith Drive
Douglas QLD 4814

Ph: (07) 4433 1671
Fax: 07 4433 4101

Medical Oncology
IMB 56
Townsville University Hospital
PO Box 670
Townsville QLD 4810

Urgent Clinical Inquiries
Medical Oncology Registrar 
Ph: (07) 4433 3120 or (07) 4433 1671 (8am – 5 pm only)
After 5pm, ring the switchboard on (07) 4433 1111 and request the on-call oncologist.

Day Unit treatment
Appointments
Day Unit Administration Officer
Ph: (07) 4433 1636
Fax: 07 4433 1601