New technology enhances brain cancer treatment
In a Victorian first, a new radiotherapy software which promises to significantly enhance treatment precision and cut planning time is being used for brain cancer patients at The Alfred.
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Alfred Health Radiation Oncology is a major service with treatment facilities at The Alfred (ARO) and LaTrobe Regional Hospital, Gippsland (GRO).
Clinical research in a radiotherapy setting looks to improve patient treatments, care and outcomes.
We do this by conducting research on new treatments, new equipment and new ways of working.
Research can be both:
Much of our research involves clinical trials - comparing new treatments with current treatments in a controlled and safe manner.
Find out more about Radiation Oncology clinical trials.
We are currently conducting the following research projects:
Ong A, Knight K, Panettieri V, Dimmock M, Tuan JKL, Tan HQ, Master Z, Wright C
(2021), Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68(2), 203-10
DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.442
Shaw M, Lye J, Alves A, Hanlon M, Lehmann J, Supple J, Porumb C, Williams I, Geso M, Brown R
(2021), PHYS MEDICA, 84, 265-73
Dalla Via J, Owen PJ, Daly RM, Mundell NL, Livingston PM, Rantalainen T, Foulkes SJ, Millar JL, Murphy DG, Fraser SF
(2021), MED SCI SPORT EXER, 53(10), 2054-65
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