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The PleurX™ and PeritX™ system allows patients with conditions, such as recurrent pleural effusions (thoracic) and malignant ascites (abdominal) to receive drainage at home. Our staff provide education to patients and their... Read more

Our immune system is capable of recognising and effectively eliminating tumours. However, tumours employ multiple mechanisms to evade surveillance and destruction by anti-tumour (cancer-killing) immune cells. One of the key... Read more

  As a young person receiving care in a children’s hospital, there will come a time when it is appropriate for you to transfer your care to an adult service. At Peter Mac, we understand that this transition can feel like... Read more

As a young person receiving care at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), there comes a time when it becomes necessary to transition to an adult health service. The AYA-PACT is a pilot program designed to assist young people... Read more

Advances in immunotherapy such as immune checkpoint blockade have radically improved clinical outcomes in some diseases such as melanoma, but similar advances have not occurred in other solid cancers. Checkpoint inhibitors are... Read more

A large group of Peter Mac nurses showcased their expertise in cancer nursing last week, with a strong showing at the CNSA & ICCN Congress in Adelaide. This first joint conference of the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia... Read more