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 awarded $3 million MRFF genomics grant
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Improving treatment for rare AML sub-type seen in young adults, children
Basil Samios has worked across the health sector in aged care, home care, community health and hospitals, as well as in the facility management and property services sector.
He headed up the Finance and Administration function of a Statutory Authority during a time of renewal for the organisation and contributed to its modernisation in systems and culture.
Basil has lectured at RMIT and Central Queensland University (Melbourne) in Finance, Audit, Marketing and Innovation, and has presented subjects for the Governance Institute of Australia.
He has served on the Board of a Community Health Service as Treasurer and Chair of the Audit Committee, and on the Corporate Governance Committee of a Community Bank.
Qualifications of Basil Samios
B.Bus (Accy), CPA, M.FinMgt, M.HRM, MBA(Health Services Management)
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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.