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FAR North Queenslanders now have access to enhanced cancer care closer to home, thanks to a partnership between the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, its generous donors and the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS).
General News14 August, 2026FAR North Queenslanders now have access to enhanced cancer care closer to home, thanks to a partnership between the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, its generous donors and the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS). The $5. 6 million Cancer Care Hub at Cairns Hospital has been brought to life through more than $1. 5 million in community fundraising, helping to deliver a range of patient-focused improvements, including:A beautiful new outdoor balcony on Level 2, D Block, offering patients, families and friends a welcoming space with one of the best hospital views in AustraliaA significantly expanded pharmacy enabling local manufacture of chemotherapy drugsA refurbished day oncology treatment space in the Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre with increased capacity, with additional treatment chairs, bringing the total to 20. A larger, modern meeting room with upgraded teleconferencing technology to better support rural and remote patientsIncreased patient interview rooms to enable more private health conferences. Share:KeepThe Expresslocally owned & proudly independent. The Express is a free, independent newspaper dedicated to delivering quality journalism and locally produced news that matters to our community. In an era where media is increasingly controlled by large corporations, we remain proudly locally owned and committed to telling the stories that impact our readers. If you value having an independent voice in your community, please consider making a contribution. Every dollar helps us keep local journalism alive, vibrant, and free for all. Most Popular