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New Research Findings Depict Dire Situation of Radiation Oncology Services in New Zealand

A recently published JMIRO article examined the changing radiation oncology landscape in New Zealand using responses to the facilities survey of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologist, Faculty of Radiation Oncology. The findings depict a dire situation of radiation oncology ...

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Let’s Recognise the Gap in Accessing Radiation Therapy this National Reconciliation Week

We are delighted to launch a video during the National Reconciliation Week 2022 (27 May – 3 June). This video presents our Targeting Cancer Campaign Ambassador Julie McCrossin AM in conversation with Lynne Thorne, an Aboriginal Cancer Health Practitioner in Adelaide to help you understand the ...

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Australian Radiation Oncologists Address Inequality in Accessing Radiation Therapy

In the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, and increasing diseases like cancer, asthma and heart disease, WHO will focus global attention this World Health Day 2022 on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on ...

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Radiation Oncologists Action to Close the Care Gap this World Cancer Day

We are excited to launch a short video series to mark World Cancer Day 2022, one video each day for seven consecutive days, starting from 4 February. The video series features seven conversations between Julie McCrossin, Targeting Cancer Campaign Ambassador, and radiation oncologists as well as ...

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Wishing Lex and Tricia a very Merry Christmas!

This Christmas is going to be very special for Lex and Tricia, a couple in Mackay, Queensland. They are looking forward to some precious family time, being surrounded by their children and grandchildren for a lovely Christmas meal together. Lex had peg feeding during his radiation treatment ...

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Please join us in getting your vaccination too!

COVID-19 has had huge impacts on all of our lives and we would like to move beyond this difficult time. Our radiation oncologists lead the community to send a message about how we can all help put COVID-19 behind us. COVID vaccination is especially important for patients with cancer. Whether ...

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Targeting Cancer Fun@Home 2021 kicks off today

Targeting Cancer Fun@Home 2021 Kicks off  Today!  Share with us on social media about what fun things you do at home and win a prize! How to get involved? From 1 to 31 October 2021, share with us a short video or a photo on your Facebook or Twitter tagging Targeting Cancer or via email. […]

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What to consider when making a decision for your treatment?

“It’s strongly recommended that all women with breast cancer discuss their concerns about the effects of radiation therapy with their treating oncologist including the benefits and the possible side effects and the likely outcomes before making a final decision.” – Ramesh Pandey, Radiation ...

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Conventional Versus Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Localized or Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis along with Therapeutic Implications

This paper is a metanalysis of multiple hypofractionated prostate cancer trials for different risk groups. Conventional Versus Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Localized or Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis along with Therapeutic Implications

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