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Visitors at Peter Mac

September 17, 2020
With Victorians doing so well to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we are moving to allow visitors back to Peter Mac.
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Whole genome sequencing recommended to improve treatment targeting for leukaemia patients

September 3, 2020
Researchers have identified a new gene mutation causing treatment resistance in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
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Mapping the first signals of complex life

August 20, 2020
Peter Mac’s Dr Ian Parish has, with international colleagues, secured a 1.5 million Euro ($AUD 2.47M) grant to examine how cell-to-cell communication started in the earliest forms of life.
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Young Tall Poppy Award for Paul Beavis

August 19, 2020
Peter Mac’s Dr Paul Beavis has received a Young Tall Poppy Award, recognising him as an emerging scientist and outstanding communicator.
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A new shared electronic medical record for Parkville

August 8, 2020
A new shared electronic medical record (EMR) system is now up and running across the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Royal Women’s Hospital, Royal Melbourne and Royal Children’s Hospital Speaking on behalf of the four partner health services, Royal Melbourne Hospital CEO Professor Christine...
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Visitor changes during COVID-19

July 20, 2020
To further protect our patients from the spread of COVID-19, Peter Mac will no longer allow visitors to our wards until further notice.
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Blood test can guide treatment for most aggressive prostate cancer

July 7, 2020
Peter Mac scientists have developed a simple blood test that can show which men with the most aggressive type of prostate cancer should respond to conventional therapy, and those who need other options.
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UK hospitals adopting Melbourne model for keeping kids out of hospital

June 30, 2020
A Melbourne-developed treatment decision model - which allows young cancer patients to avoid a hospital stay and instead recover from mild infections at home - is now being adopted by UK hospitals.
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Roadworks to affect driving to Peter Mac this weekend

June 25, 2020
If you're driving to Peter Mac this weekend, please note there will be temporary lane closures and - importantly - our Elizabeth Street patient drop-off area will be closed.
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New research to benefit patients with hard-to-treat Cancer of Unknown Primary  

June 24, 2020
The effort to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients with Cancer of the Unknown Primary (CUP) has received a $2.4 million boost from the Medical Research Future Fund.
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