Patients and carers
Patients, families and carers are at the centre of everything we do. At Peter Mac you will receive world-class cancer care and treatment, informed by the latest research. We will empower you with information and support throughout your cancer journey.
Health professionals
We work closely with clinicians to deliver the best cancer detection, treatment and care. Refer a patient, find out about our treatments and services and access high quality resources.
Research
We are Australia’s largest cancer research centre. More than 750 laboratory and clinical researchers are improving treatment and care and finding cures for cancer. Learn more about our researchers and their ground-breaking work.
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Peter Mac oncologist Dr Julia Dixon-Douglas has received an International Fellowship Grant enabling her to take a post at Europe’s leading cancer hospital and research centre.
This Breast Cancer Trials initiative supports early-career breast cancer researchers to further their research, experience and connections overseas.
Dr Dixon-Douglas has taken a post at Institut Gustave Roussy, in France, where she will continue her research into how best to use immunotherapy and other latest treatments for breast cancer.
“In the last few years it has been really exciting to see that there have been a whole range of new treatments become available for patients with breast cancer,” Dr Dixon-Douglas says.
“But we are really just at the starting line in terms of understanding which patients will benefit most from those treatments.”
Dr Dixon-Douglas’ research into biomarkers aims to provide a way to predict which treatment, or combination or sequence of treatments, should work best for each patient.
This “individualised care” aims to “achieve the best cancer outcomes for patients but will also minimise the risk of unnecessary side-effects”, she says.
Learn more about Dr Dixon-Douglas’ research in this extended podcast interview recorded by Breast Cancer Trials or watch below.
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We offer care that goes beyond treatment
Peter Mac has a wellbeing approach to care. We base this on a fundamental belief that the best cancer care treats the person and the disease. The Wellbeing Centre is a sanctuary for patients, their families and carers. It is a gathering place that is open, accepting and welcoming for all.
Cancer can be hard to deal with and we know that getting treatment is only part of it. You might have other challenges and need help with them. We offer many kinds of help for you, your loved ones, and your carers. Each resource can help you deal with how cancer affects your body, emotions and money.
The Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Service is a team of health and other professionals who specialise in the care of young people aged 15 to 25. We work with you and your healthcare team to support you at all stages of the cancer journey, anywhere in Victoria.
You are a carer if you’re taking care of someone with cancer. You might be a family member, friend or neighbour. Our wonderful volunteer service is here to help to make things a little easier for you and the person you’re caring for. They offer a range of support, resources, and items to help you.
The Psychosocial Oncology Program is a multidisciplinary team. This includes clinical psychologists, social workers, PCLNs, and psychiatrists/psychiatric registrars. They assess patients at risk of mental health problems. They will also assess and treat those with current mental health problems.