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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.

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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Clinical trials team standing in hospital courtyard. Nicole Byrne, Thobe Mthethwa-Pitt and Jane Brack.

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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Gabby(Matt's wife), Matt and A/Prof Senthi in the radiation therapy room

The role of radiation and chemotherapy in brain cancer

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/Prof Law with MRI machine

A journey through brain cancer treatment

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.

Cancer program internationally recognised

Alfred Health Radiation Oncology was recognised this week for its high international standards in care.

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