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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

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.

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

clinical trials

A/Prof Victoria Mar is leading the study

World-first melanoma study to boost early detection

A world-first study, for which The Alfred is the Victorian lead, is using 3D skin imaging technology and artificial intelligence to significantly improve the early detection of melanoma for all Australians.

cancer research

Melanoma Centre build hits major milestone

Work on the $152.4 million Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre has reached a major milestone, with the building structure reaching its highest point at level seven.

cancer research

Research partners welcomed for site visit

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.

research & innovation

Meet Lily: Building the future of cancer care

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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