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Peter Mac gets $3 million boost for research preventing surgery complications
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US award for Peter Mac researcher
Game-changing Peter Mac research destroys cancer-causing RNA
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Peter Mac awarded $3 million MRFF genomics grant
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Peter Mac to open to the public for Open House Melbourne
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New designs chosen for Peter Mac’s bereavement bags
Professor Bruce Mann
Biography
Professor Bruce Mann is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne and a specialist breast surgeon. He was appointed the Director of the Combined RMH and Women’s Breast Service in 2007, and the Director of the VCCC Breast Tumour Stream in 2016.
His clinical interest relates to all those with suspected or proven early breast cancer, where he was involved in the introduction of sentinel node biopsy to Australia, the appropriate use of contrast imaging in early breast cancer and safe de-intensification of treatment for early beast cancer.
His research interests focus on optimising the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. He is co-chair of the expert advisory group for the ROSA (Roadmap to Optimising Screening in Australia) project of the Cancer Council of Australia. He is the instigator and Principal Investigator of the PROSPECT trial, investigating the role on MRI in the selective omission of radiotherapy in early breast cancer, and the national PI of the UK-led POSNOC trial of omission of additional axillary treatment in those with limited disease in the sentinel nodes. He led an Australian validation study of the DCISionRT assay in DCIS and is PI of an Australian registry of this assay.
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Professor Bruce Mann
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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.
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