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Radiation Therapy: Effective for Prostate Cancer
Research published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology in 2015 shows that external-beam radiation therapy is a highly effective treatment option for prostate cancer. Men with localised prostate cancer who are treated with external-beam radiation therapy have a cure rate of ...
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Targets – Community Service Announcement
Targeting Cancer is proud to present, on World Cancer Day, our new Community Service Announcement. This short film, called Targets, showcases radiation therapy as a safe, effective and sophisticated treatment for patients with cancer. Thank you to our volunteers, doctors and patients who gave ...
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Welcome Targeting Cancer’s First Ambassador – Tommy Oar
The Targeting Cancer campaign is very pleased to welcome Socceroo, Tommy Oar, as the first Ambassador for the campaign. Tommy, at 22, is an up and coming Australian talent who played for the Socceroos in Brazil in the World Cup. He usually plays for FC Utrecht in the Netherlands. He has 35,000+ ...
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Government Advocacy – Campaigning for better access to modern radiation therapy
Targeting Cancer has been campaigning for broader access to Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT). IMRT and IGRT are not currently eligible for a specific Medicare rebate meaning hospitals offering this treatment must do so at a loss. IMRT is an ...
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Global Alliance for Radiation Therapy
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR RADIATION THERAPY The silent hero of cancer treatment, radiation therapy, was brought out of the shadows at the World Cancer Congress this week. Radiation therapy is a highly effective treatment for cancer, involved in around 40% of cancer cures, yet it is largely ...
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The Treatment Process
Watch this video to see the treatment process for radiation therapy.
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Rare Cancers Australia
Rare Cancers Australia is a charity whose purpose is to improve awareness, support and treatment of Australians with rare and less common (RLC) cancers. Radiation therapy is a safe, effective treatment for cancer that could benefit 1 in 2 Australians. Rare Cancers Australia encourages those ...
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NZ Health Minister Visits Auckland Cancer Centre
New Zealand Health Minister, Dr Jonathan Coleman has visited Auckland’s Regional Cancer and Blood Service to inspect radiation therapy services. Auckland District Health Board has invested in new technology to enable more precise and faster radiation therapy treatment for people with cancer. ...
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First GP Oncology Education Evening
Targeting Cancer’s first Oncology Education Evening for GPs kicked off on Wednesday, 15 October at the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital. This will be the first in a national program of GP-focused education evenings designed to provide information about cancer ...
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