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Supporting older Australians with cancer

April 15, 2021
One in two people will have cancer by age 85 and yet research shows compared to younger patients they have less access to acute treatments, information on side-effects and opportunities to take part in clinical trials.
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International cancer breakthroughs on show at major US conference

April 12, 2021
Peter Mac researchers feature in this week’s American Association of Cancer Research program, which is expected to attract up to 30,000 clinicians and researchers worldwide.
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Another promising approach for hard-to-treat blood cancers

April 6, 2021
For patients with some hard-to-treat blood cancers, a new “off-the-shelf” immunotherapy is achieving promising results.
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First patients benefit from Victoria’s non-invasive Gamma Knife

April 6, 2021
The first Gamma Knife to be installed in Victoria, at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, is now fully operational, with the first patients to receive the non-invasive radiosurgery sharing their experiences.
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Faulty genetic brake can lead to Barrett’s oesophagus turning into cancer

March 25, 2021
A preclinical study conducted by Peter Mac researchers has provided new insights into what causes cancer of the oesophagus to develop at the genetic level.
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Young people in the fast lane

March 23, 2021
Our ONTrac at Peter Mac Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service was literally on the track this Monday.
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Our 2021 Lea Medal awardees Dr Jacqui Frowen and Dr Lorey Smith
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Lea Medals support our emerging female leaders

March 16, 2021
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre’s prestigious Lea Medal is this year awarded to both Dr Jacqui Frowen and Dr Lorey Smith.
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Sisters raise almost $50K for research in memory of dad

March 16, 2021
Their story of raising cancer research funds in memory of their late dad touched the nation. Now Matilda and Harriet Stepto, along with mum Fiona, have visited Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to personally deliver what they raised.
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Women's March 4 Justice

March 15, 2021
Today Peter Mac staff, including Chief Executive Professor Shelley Dolan, showed their support for the Women’s March 4 Justice movement, to ensure the safety, justice and equality of women in the workplace. The group walked around the Peter Mac Parkville campus to demonstrate the importance of this...
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Academy honour for Prof Mark Dawson

March 10, 2021
Professor Mark Dawson has received the Australian Academy of Science’s prestigious Jacques Miller Medal recognising his pioneering research into the epigenetic drivers of cancer.
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