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Associate Professor Andrew Wirth
Biography
Associate Professor Andrew Wirth graduated medicine at the University of Melbourne in 1981 and after completing training in medical and radiation oncology, was appointed consultant radiation oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He completed his MD Thesis on “The role of radiotherapy and imaging in the management of haematological malignancies” through the University of Melbourne in 2009. His areas of clinical expertise include the management of haematological, thoracic and CNS malignancies. His research has focused on radiotherapy for initial and salvage therapy for a range of lymphomas and the use of PET scanning for staging and response assessment in lymphomas. He has been lead investigator on national clinical trials through the Australasian Leukaemia Lymphoma Group and the Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group, as well as lead investigator on an International Extra-nodal Lymphoma Study Group study. He is on the editorial board of Leukemia and Lymphoma, a has been a member of the UICC TNM Expert Advisory Panel on Lymphoma and on the scientific advisory committee for aggressive lymphomas of the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group. He has served on State and National guidelines committees for lymphoma. He is a founding member of the International Lymphoma Radiation Oncology Group and has been involved in several key guideline publications on involved-site radiotherapy. He led the radiation oncology section of the haematology service at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Box Hill Campus for over 20 years.
Associate Professor Andrew Wirth
First steps to navigating Peter Mac
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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.