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The Alfred's radiation oncology team has introduced the new treatment for prostate cancer patients.
High-precision radiation cuts prostate treatment time by 75 per cent
29 April 2024
The Alfred has become the first Victorian public hospital to offer a new form of radiation that drastically cuts treatment time for prostate cancer patients. 
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Exterior view of the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre showing the front gardens entrance arch
National boost for melanoma care and research as the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred is officially opened
18 April 2024
A world-class melanoma and cancer centre at The Alfred is set to revolutionise care for Victorian patients, and boost research.
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Australians urged to ‘be all over melanoma’ on 30 January
30 January 2024
Living amongst the highest rates of melanoma in the world, Australians are being urged to become more familiar with their skin and ‘be all over melanoma’ this Check for Spots Day.
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A/Prof Victoria Mar is urging people to be sun smart this summer
Sun smart summer key for young people and children
15 December 2023
Amongst all the hustle and bustle of end-of-year festivities, there’s one thing Alfred specialists are urging Victorians to remember – the importance of sun safety.
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Geoff is receiving treatment with the new technology.
New technology to enhance prostate cancer treatment
27 November 2023
In an Australian first, a state-of-the-art treatment technology is raising the bar on prostate cancer care at The Alfred.
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Melanoma survivor shaping Wellness at new Centre
18 September 2023
When melanoma survivor Chris Glanville was asked to help plan how the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre could incorporate wellness in a way that was meaningful to patients, he jumped at the chance.
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Alfred oncologist Prof Mark Shackleton, who saved Geoff's eyesight.
Breakthrough melanoma treatment saves grandfather’s eyesight
4 September 2023
Blind in his left eye after a stroke three years ago, 70 year old Geoff was fully reliant on his right eye.
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A/Prof Victoria Mar is leading the study
World-first melanoma study to boost early detection
22 June 2023
A world-first study, for which The Alfred is the Victorian lead, is using 3D skin imaging technology and artificial intelligence to significantly improve the early detection of melanoma for all Australians.
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melanoma
Melanoma Centre build hits major milestone
15 June 2023
Work on the $152.4 million Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre has reached a major milestone, with the building structure reaching its highest point at level seven.
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melanoma
Research partners welcomed for site visit
24 May 2023
We were pleased to welcome our research partners from Monash University recently for a tour of the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre building site.
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