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Peter Mac researchers uncover how patients with triple negative breast cancer respond to immunotherapy treatment

February 24, 2023
Researchers at Peter Mac have uncovered that specialised T-cells, part of the immune defence against cancer, that are present in the breast tissue of patients with triple negative breast cancer can help activate the body’s immune system to fight against the cancer.
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SPLICE Art Exhibition Launch

February 15, 2023
Last night we launched the SPLICE exhibition - an art program for young people who have experienced cancer to develop skills and prepare for pathways into further education and work.
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A new way to check-in

February 13, 2023
We are making changes to the way we screen people coming onsite at Peter Mac.
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Collaborating to deliver outstanding cancer care in Melbourne’s west

February 13, 2023
Patients in Melbourne’s west can access the very latest in “tattoo-less” radiotherapy, and more complex cases can be treated closer to home, thanks to major upgrades at the Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11, 2023
Today on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re featuring some of the incredible women working in research at Peter Mac.
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Sarah-Jane from "The Block" TV show discusses her family history of cancer

February 10, 2023
Fan favourite from "The Block" reality TV show, Sarah-Jane has spoken publicly about her family's history of cancer and her decision to have preventive double mastectomy.
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Peter Mac researcher awarded a Cure Cancer inaugural grant

February 4, 2023
Dr Eric Kusnadi has received an important research grant from Cure Cancer to help identify which prostate cancers will respond to a new treatment.
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Bridging the city, country gap in access to cutting-edge cancer care

February 4, 2023
Peter Mac is working to “Close the Care Gap” - the theme of this Saturday’s World Cancer Day - by ensuring access to research driven cancer care across Victoria.
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New resources to tackle elder abuse

February 2, 2023
Peter Mac’s Academic Nursing Unit has led a ground-breaking study into elder abuse to inform a suite of brand-new resources for healthcare professionals.
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On January 26

January 26, 2023
Many people celebrate January 26 but increasingly, people are more aware that the date brings with it pain, feelings of sadness, and mourning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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