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Targeting Cancer website shortlisted for 2016 Sydney Design Awards
We are very excited to announce that the Targeting Cancer campaign website designed by Butterfly has been recognised for its web design and shortlisted for the prestigious Sydney Design Awards in the Digital EdTech category. The EdTech category focuses on how technology is changing education ...
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Pioneering trainee
A Copacabana mum of twins is breaking new ground as the first indigenous radiation oncology trainee in Australia. Registrar Dr Kelly Needham has started a five-year training program at Gosford Hospital’s Central Coast Cancer Centre, which is accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand ...
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A role model for the Indigenous community
Kelly Needham is creating history as Australia’s first Indigenous Radiation Oncology trainee. Kelly hopes her success will encourage others to follow their dreams. View the video
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A state-of-the-art private cancer centre has opened in Brisbane
Australia’s first private integrated cancer centre has opened in north Brisbane. The Icon Integrated Cancer Centre combines a 15-chair day hospital, two radiation therapy units and an on-site pharmacy. The doors were opened to the centre at North Lakes, between Brisbane’s CBD and the ...
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Victorian first radiotherapy service to treat more cancer patients, sooner
A new Victorian-first radiotherapy machine that will reduce the number of treatments for cancer patients by up to 85 per cent was unveiled today at the Olivia Newton-John (ONJ) Cancer, Wellness and Research Centre. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, officially launched the new state-of-the-art ...
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Cancer survivors turn treatment masks into art at Casula Powerhouse
The masks are made of thermoplastic material, moulded to the face and then bolted to the treatment table during lifesaving radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. Read more This story appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald
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Blacktown mayor launches Targeting Cancer campaign’s GP education evening at the newly opened hospital
Blacktown Mayor Stephen Bali visited the newly opened Blacktown Hospital on Wednesday 25th May 2016 to launch the Targeting Cancer campaign GP Oncology Education Evening More than 20 GPs from around western Sydney attended the session which provided them with a face-to-face opportunity to ...
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Join Targeting Cancer team at 2016 City2Surf
Take action now and make 2016 the year you make a difference. We invite you to join in the fun and excitement of the 2016 City2Surf by joining our team and showing support for people affected by cancer. At the same time, you will be helping to raise awareness of radiation therapy and the ...
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Cancer survivors turn their radiation masks into works of art
Cancer survivors are telling their stories of survival through turning their radiation masks into works of art. When patients have cancer near their throat or head they often require a mask that keeps their head still during radiotherapy so the treatment can be delivered accurately. Patients ...
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