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What is Radiation Therapy?
Have you heard of radiation therapy? Are you keen to find out more information about radiation therapy? Watch this special documentary which was recently aired on ABC News24, to learn more about this safe and cost-effective cancer treatment option. Click Here
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Tim Bailey’s For a Cause- Targeting Cancer
Lucas, Radiation Therapy and the Targeting Cancer campaign took centre stage on Tim Bailey’s Pause for a Cause on Channel 10 News, Thursday 4 February- World Cancer Day. Lucas – now aged 3 years old was given radiation therapy after surgery for a brain tumour to stop the cancer ...
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World Cancer Day 2016: millions to take action against the world’s most deadly disease
Today on World Cancer Day 2016 (Thursday 4 February), the world unites against this disease that knows no borders and represents one of humanity’s most pressing and financial concerns. Under the campaign theme ‘We can. I can.’ World Cancer Day represents a unique opportunity to draw attention ...
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Research to Improve Targeted Cancer Radiotherapy
The radiation therapy research team at Ingham Institute developed a technology called MRI-Linac to improve the accuracy and precision of radiation therapy treatment for cancer. The research is in its early days and the clinical applications of the new treatment are 5-10 years away. Read More
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New cancer centre to open at The University of Canberra
The Commonwealth government has approved the establishment of a new state-of-the-art cancer centre at the University of Canberra. The Radiation Oncology Centre will increase the availability of radiation and medical oncology services in the ACT and surrounding region, while also providing ...
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World Cancer Day Feb 4 2016
World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action. Join us in showing the world that ...
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New Research shows benefits of Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer surgery patients
Radiation therapy was associated with a lower risk of cancer recurrence in pancreatic cancer surgery patients, making it, like chemotherapy, an important addition to treatment, Mayo Clinic research found. This story appeared in Medical News Today. The study is published in the American Society ...
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Skin cancer researchers carry out ‘world-first’ trials of personalised radiation treatment
World-first melanoma research aimed at developing personalised radiation treatments for skin cancer patients is underway at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital.
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Congratulations Dr Bronwyn King
Victoria’s top champions of health promotion have been recognised for their hard work in creating and supporting healthier communities at the 2015 VicHealth’s awards night. Congratulations to Dr Bronwyn King, one of our radiation oncologists in Melbourne, whose Tobacco Free ...
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