Patient stories
Our purpose is to improve the lives of our patients, their families and our communities, with our patient-first strategy placing patients at the centre of our care.
But don't take our word for it, read some of our patient stories here.
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Meet the team this World Cancer Day
Did you know that more than half of our 300 open trials are cancer-related trials?
Our cancer clinical trials have allowed us to put new and cutting-edge treatment into clinical practice. They have also enabled us to recruit highly-engaged staff who are always looking to improve the way we deliver care.
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Hope for incurable cancer
Cancer patients with multiple tumours are being given more time as strong evidence emerges about the best way to treat them using modern radiotherapy.
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Alzheimer’s drug trial success
Following the success of early research results of Anavex 2-73, a drug which aims to address the symptoms of dementia, Alfred Health is looking to continue a larger trial next year.