The QCR is one of the largest population based cancer registries in Australia and is a unique data resource bringing the most comprehensive set of cancer data elements together to provide an accurate picture of cancer in Queensland.

The QCR maintains a register of all cases of cancer diagnosed in Queensland since 1982 (excluding basal and squamous cell carcinomas of the skin).The QCR produces population-based statistics about cancer incidence, mortality, projections, prevalence and survival. Information collected by the QCR includes demographic and clinical-pathological data items such as residence, sex, date of birth, date of diagnosis, cancer topography and morphology, date and cause of death where applicable.

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Administrative. The cancer data collected by the QCR is used to monitor cancer trends and support key activities such as health service planning and cancer research – ultimately benefitting the thousands of Queenslanders who are diagnosed with cancer each year. The data also contributes to the national Australian Cancer Database and international cancer statistics. Information collected by the QCR is used to produce online statistics, reports and publications. Go to https://cancerallianceqld.health.qld.gov.au

Queensland state data

The Queensland Cancer Register (QCR) operates under the Public Health Act 2005 to receive information on cancer in Queensland. Notification of cancer is a statutory requirement for all public and private hospitals, nursing homes and public and private pathology services throughout Queensland. The Cancer Alliance Queensland on behalf of Metro South Hospital and Health Service manages the operation of the Register for the Queensland Department of Health.