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Victorian patients gain access to world-leading cancer detection technology

15 November 2025

Victorian cancer patients will soon have access to one of the most advanced imaging technologies available globally, with The Alfred becoming the first public hospital in the state to install a total-body Quadra PET scanner – the fastest and most precise of its kind.

Trial participant John with the radiation oncology team.

Australian-first trial aims to halve prostate cancer treatment time

The Alfred has become the first hospital in Australia to trial a groundbreaking treatment approach for intermediate-risk prostate cancer, cutting the number of sessions required for radiation therapy to the whole prostate by more than half.

radiation therapy

“What worked in melanoma can work in brain cancer”

At the recent 2025 Andrew Olle Lecture, our Director of Neurosurgery Professor Lindy Jeffree addressed the audience in her capacity as Chair of Brain Cancer Australia National Consortium.

cancer research

Lifesaving breakthrough for leukemia patients

Leukemia patients who undergo stem cell transplants may now be three times more likely to be cancer-free and avoid deadly complications post-procedure, thanks to a clinical trial led by clinicians at The Alfred.

cancer research

clinical trials

New imaging technology cuts treatment times for patients

Cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy at The Alfred are now experiencing shorter treatment times, thanks to the arrival of state-of-the-art imaging technology.

radiation therapy

Royce scrubs up for first day

6 February 2025

A special new starter joined The Alfred surgery team this week, with ‘Royce’ the surgical robot performing its first cases.

research & innovation

Be all over melanoma this Check for Spots Day

30 January 2025

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.

Experts urge Australians to know their skin in lead up to summer

29 November 2024

One of Australia’s leading melanoma specialists is urging Australians to become more familiar with their skin in the countdown to summer.

A/Prof Martin Cherk, Prof Mark Shackleton and Governor General Sam Mostyn.

Immunotherapy research receives funding boost

28 November 2024

Victorian cancer patients receiving immunotherapy are set to benefit from new research which has potential to improve treatment outcomes while at the same time reducing unwanted side effects.

cancer research

Prof Mark Shackleton joins 3AW live at Southern Cross Station

Critical Care Appeal raising funds for lifesaving scanner

Victorian cancer patients are set to benefit from the arrival of a world class scanner at The Alfred, transforming the speed with which the deadly disease is detected and treated.

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