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Philip’s second chance at life thanks to cancer trial

6 July 2021

Knowing what he knows now, Philip Sullivan says he’d walk through fire to get on a clinical trial.

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Stringent processes in Victoria’s health hotel

19 June 2021

Victoria’s health hotel has been the place of care for more than 230 COVID-positive residents since Alfred Health became involved in the quarantine program.  

covid-19

Alfred staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

17 June 2021

Congratulations to our own Associate Professor Edwina Wright AM, Professor Flavia Cicuttini AM and Colonel Susan Winter OAM, who were each named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this week.

awards

research & innovation

staff

AstraZeneca blood clotting syndrome now “very treatable”

9 June 2021

The rare blood clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine can easily be diagnosed and is very treatable, according to experts from The Alfred.

patients

research & innovation

vaccination

Cancer care at home a lifesaver for Patricia

7 June 2021

It was April last year, and Melbourne was in lockdown chaos. But Patricia McCabe had a much more personal crisis happening – she’d just found a lump under her arm, and it was breast cancer.

cancer

patients

A birthday to remember

27 May 2021

Not only is Rami celebrating his birthday this World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), he’s celebrating his 67th day smoke free.

lifestyle

patients

smoking

The role of radiation and chemotherapy in brain cancer

25 May 2021

Matt was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour called a glioblastoma - he's recently completed six weeks of radiation therapy. For patients like Matt, after having brain surgery the next step in brain cancer treatment is radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

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cancer

oncology

patients

radiation therapy

research & innovation

staff

A journey through brain cancer treatment

21 May 2021

Treating brain cancer is a team effort, when a person is suspected of having a brain tumour they’ll begin their journey through treatment, starting with the first stop - Neuroradiology.  

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cancer

neurosurgery

oncology

pathology

patients

radiology

staff

Syphilis epidemic evolving at an alarming rate

17 May 2021

A 220 per cent spike in syphilis infections in women has experts warning an 'epidemic' is in place and swift action is required to bring it under control.

melbourne sexual health centre

research & innovation

sexual health

syphilis

victorian sexual health network

Hot water bottle dangers reach boiling point

11 May 2021

Marie Macheras had just settled into bed, when her peace was interrupted by the sound every mother dreads – her 20 year-old son screaming in agony.

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patients