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Mind and body wellness begins for cancer patients
8 August 2024
For Ian, attending the new mind-body classes offered at the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre allows him to care for his emotional and physical wellbeing while undergoing cancer treatment.
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Pancreatic cancer trials offering hope
17 November 2022
For pancreatic cancer patients, clinical trials run at The Alfred can offer new hope in addition to conventional forms of treatment.
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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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Lifting the bar in radiation therapy
6 December 2021
All cancer patients at The Alfred receiving external beam radiation treatment will now have access to state-of-the-art technology, thanks to the introduction of a new $3.15 million Linear Accelerator (LINAC).
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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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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 program internationally recognised
24 August 2015
Alfred Health Radiation Oncology was recognised this week for its high international standards in care.
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