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How deceased ovarian cancer patients are safeguarding their families' health today

March 16, 2022
A new Peter Mac-led study has posthumously tested samples from ovarian cancer patients, who missed the chance for genetic testing before they died of the disease.
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OlympiA trial survival findings released – new treatment reduces breast cancer deaths by 32%

March 16, 2022
Survival results for the global OlympiA breast cancer treatment clinical trial will be presented at a plenary session of the European Society of Medical Oncology this week.
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Carer's Couch App Study

March 10, 2022
Do you provide informal or unpaid care for someone with cancer?
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Take part in a mindfulness study

March 9, 2022
MindOnLine is a mindfulness program for people with breast, bowel or prostate cancer by Deakin University.
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State-of-the-art chair to be a game-changer in radiation treatment

March 7, 2022
Soon cancer patients will receive radiotherapy in a more comfortable position as part of a new Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre project funded through Cancer Council Victoria’s research grants program.
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Peter Mac endorses COVID-19 blood cancer Patient Impact Statement

March 7, 2022
Peter Mac joins medical societies, patient advocates, and representatives of the global clinical community in endorsing a new tool to aid immunocompromised or immunosuppressed blood cancer patients.
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EMERGING FEMALE LEADERS AWARDED LEA MEDAL AHEAD OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

March 3, 2022
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre’s prestigious Lea Medal has this year been awarded to Dr Michelle Yong and Dr Junyun Lai.
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Understanding how melanomas become resistant to targeted therapies

March 2, 2022
Peter Mac-led research has discovered a new way some melanomas become resistant to targeted therapies.
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Celebrating 25 years of Music Therapy at Peter Mac

March 1, 2022
Since its inception in 1997, Music Therapy at Peter Mac has enhanced the hospital experience of countless patients, alleviating both physical and emotional pain.
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Firefighting hero honoured for keeping Victoria safe

February 25, 2022
Long-serving CFA volunteer, firefighter and Peter Mac patient Adam Damen saw the results of his labour on Monday when a specialised firefighting helicopter landed at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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