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Cancer
A new look at wellness
7 July 2025
The opening of the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre in 2024 marked a monumental leap forward in the integration of cutting-edge research, clinical care and innovative cancer treatments.
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Out of the box thinking
21 May 2025
It may look like just an ordinary black box, but this cutting-edge machine could lead to remarkable discoveries in cancer research through its capabilities in synthetic biology and genetic engineering.
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‘Potentially groundbreaking’ gift for sarcoma research
2 May 2025
The prospect of “potentially huge breakthroughs” in sarcoma research at The Alfred will be much greater, thanks to a future donation.
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Robot Royce moves into action
17 April 2025
A special new starter joined The Alfred surgery team in February, with ‘Royce’ the surgical robot performing its first cases.
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imPossible: Autumn 2025 newsletter
24 March 2025
Immerse yourself in captivating stories and stay informed with the latest news from The Alfred Foundation, featuring updates, groundbreaking research and the ongoing efforts to raise funds that support and strengthen our vibrant community.
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imPossible: Spring 2024 newsletter
1 November 2024
Be inspired by the stories and read all the latest news from The Alfred Foundation, including updates, research, historical connections and ongoing fundraising efforts throughout our community.
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caulfield hospital
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Full green ahead - Alfred volunteer and transplant recipient to compete
19 September 2024
Alfred Health volunteer and double-lung transplant recipient Steve Payne knows that he is biased.
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Help support Karen for our Critical Care Appeal this year
23 August 2024
Imagine being on the trip of a lifetime with your family, only to return home and hear the devastating news that you have cancer, and the situation is so serious you need to stay in hospital and commence treatment immediately.
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Mt Aspiring Challenge continues to inspire
8 August 2024
The pain and anguish of watching a loved one go through their journey with cancer is something that tens of thousands of Australians are experiencing every day.
For Betty Roberts, whose son David passed away more than 20 years ago, it remains a fresh and impactful memory. But it is also a memory which inspires her to continue fundraising towards blood cancer research at The Alfred through the Mt Aspiring Challenge.
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Bron sets ambitious fundraising target for Dry July
7 June 2024
A desire to beat her previous lofty fundraising record is driving one Alfred Health staff member ahead of this year’s Dry July challenge.
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