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Research partners welcomed for site visit

24 May 2023

We were pleased to welcome our research partners from Monash University recently for a tour of the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre building site.

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melanoma

research & innovation

Meet Lily: Building the future of cancer care

27 March 2023

For Lily Ryan, being part of the team building the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre isn’t just a job.

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melanoma

First in the world melanoma trial to breakthrough barriers

24 February 2023

A first in the world trial looking at new treatment options for patients with melanoma that has spread to the brain is set to commence at The Alfred, potentially helping patients add years to their lives.

cancer

cancer research

clinical trials

melanoma

Melanoma awareness campaign to protect tradies

22 February 2023

Promoting skin cancer awareness amongst Victorian construction workers is the focus of a new initiative that was launched at the site of the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre today.

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cancer research

melanoma

Technology fast tracks early skin cancer detection

10 November 2022

In a possible breakthrough for the early detection and diagnosis of skin cancer, Victorian researchers are testing how artificial intelligence (AI) can become a powerful and readily accessible tool for dermatologists.

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melanoma

research & innovation

Hormones lead to cancer treatment breakthrough

5 August 2022

Biological differences between men and women can have an impact on the success of melanoma treatment, according to new research co-led by Alfred oncologist Miles Andrews. 

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cancer research

melanoma

research & innovation

Helping patients through their melanoma journey

27 July 2022

A new resource provided to patients at the time of their advanced melanoma diagnosis is set to make things easier during what can be an overwhelming time.

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melanoma

patients

State-of-the-art melanoma centre to transform cancer care

20 June 2022

Cancer care for Australians is set to be transformed as building starts on the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred.

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cancer research

melanoma

research & innovation

Meet the team this World Cancer Day

3 February 2022

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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melanoma

oncology

trialhub

World-first approach to improve melanoma outcomes arrives at The Alfred

13 September 2021

Victorians at risk of melanoma now have access to cutting-edge 3D whole body imaging, which promises to improve detection and management of the deadly cancer.

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cancer research

melanoma