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Critical Care Appeal raising funds for lifesaving scanner

Victorian cancer patients are set to benefit from the arrival of a world class scanner at The Alfred, transforming the speed with which the deadly disease is detected and treated.

Mind and body wellness begins for cancer patients

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.

Clinical trials pilot program a gamechanger for regional patients

If it weren’t for clinical trials, Gippsland’s Steve Wadey says he wouldn’t be alive today.

clinical trials

research & innovation

The Alfred's radiation oncology team has introduced the new treatment for prostate cancer patients.

High-precision radiation cuts prostate treatment time by 75 per cent

The Alfred has become the first Victorian public hospital to offer a new form of radiation that drastically cuts treatment time for prostate cancer patients.

radiation therapy

Exterior view of the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre showing the front gardens entrance arch

National boost for melanoma care and research as the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred is officially opened

A world-class melanoma and cancer centre at The Alfred is set to revolutionise care for Victorian patients, and boost research.

cancer research

research & innovation

Australians urged to ‘be all over melanoma’ on 30 January

30 January 2024

Living amongst the highest rates of melanoma in the world, Australians are being urged to become more familiar with their skin and ‘be all over melanoma’ this Check for Spots Day.

A/Prof Victoria Mar is urging people to be sun smart this summer

Sun smart summer key for young people and children

15 December 2023

Amongst all the hustle and bustle of end-of-year festivities, there’s one thing Alfred specialists are urging Victorians to remember – the importance of sun safety.

Geoff is receiving treatment with the new technology.

New technology to enhance prostate cancer treatment

27 November 2023

In an Australian first, a state-of-the-art treatment technology is raising the bar on prostate cancer care at The Alfred.

Melanoma survivor shaping Wellness at new Centre

18 September 2023

When melanoma survivor Chris Glanville was asked to help plan how the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre could incorporate wellness in a way that was meaningful to patients, he jumped at the chance.

Alfred oncologist Prof Mark Shackleton, who saved Geoff's eyesight.

Breakthrough melanoma treatment saves grandfather’s eyesight

4 September 2023

Blind in his left eye after a stroke three years ago, 70 year old Geoff was fully reliant on his right eye.

cancer research

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