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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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neurosurgery

oncology

pathology

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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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On the road towards a cure

11 May 2021

“When you have a brain tumour it never ends well. No one can predict how soon it might grow back. You’re dealt the hand your given, then you have to play it the best you can,” said Anthony.

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Family violence presentations increase

29 April 2021

The Alfred’s family violence team has seen a concerning increase in the number of people presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with injuries and mental health crises related to family violence.

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Three-hour legs kick waiting times

26 April 2021

Prosthetic technology being trialled at Caulfield Hospital has lower limb amputees up and walking on a new prosthetic leg within three hours.

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prosthetics

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Expanding access to cancer clinical trials

20 April 2021

Prostate, melanoma and rare cancer clinical trials will soon be available for patients in Gippsland thanks to a new partnership between Alfred Health and Latrobe Regional Hospital.

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Pre-programming the way forward for epilepsy

7 April 2021

With the new model of a Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS), our neurology team can pre-program our epilepsy patients treatment months in advance - meaning they can visit the hospital less often.

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neurology

neurosurgery

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Searching through seizures

26 March 2021

Alex has suffered from epilepsy since he was 16 years old, he has up to three seizures a week, usually while he’s sleeping. Alex spent last week in our neurology clinical trials ward, the only one of its kind in Australia – to try get to the bottom of his seizures.

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Victorian Premier to begin significant program of rehabilitation

15 March 2021

Earlier today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was discharged from hospital to start a significant period of rehabilitation through our Better@Home service.

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