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Hormones lead to cancer treatment breakthrough
Biological differences between men and women can have an impact on the success of melanoma treatment, according to new research co-led by Alfred oncologist Miles Andrews.
Helping patients through their melanoma journey
A new resource provided to patients at the time of their advanced melanoma diagnosis is set to make things easier during what can be an overwhelming time.
Update on operational changes
Alfred Health is making some operational changes to ensure we can continue caring for the most critically ill in our community as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to climb.
State-of-the-art melanoma centre to transform cancer care
Cancer care for Australians is set to be transformed as building starts on the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred.
Helping raise vital awareness
When Nadine Udorovic’s father, John was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005, it came completely out of the blue.
World first cancer treatment gives hope to Melbourne mum
A groundbreaking approach to treating stage four cancer has given new hope to some patients diagnosed with the life threatening disease.
Melbourne woman Debbie was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2006, and had been classified as stage four since 2008.
Home for Christmas: Lizzy’s Story
When 31 year old Lizzy Maric woke up in the middle of the night in May this year feeling faint she immediately knew something wasn’t right.
Cancer trial gives new hope to Australian patients
An international study looking at whether high and very tightly controlled doses of radiation can cure cancers previously considered incurable is in progress at The Alfred, with the first patient completing treatment in the trial.
Lifting the bar in radiation therapy
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).