Peter Mac Cancer Centre

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𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: Researchers at Peter Mac have uncovered a surprising driver behind aggressive lung cancer — embryonic proteins that are normally only active before birth. Read more: petermac.org/about-us/news-… #LungCancerResearch #CancerDiscovery #MedicalResearch #LungCancer

As more people survive cancer, attention is turning to life after treatment — including long-term health and fertility. Researchers at the Peter Mac are studying reproductive health in people receiving immunotherapy for Melanoma. Learn more: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

For Dr Kira Hughes, discovering she was neurodivergent as an adult helped her better understand how she works — & why different ways of thinking can be such a powerful strength in the workplace. Read Kira's story for @NCWeek: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

A clinical trial co-led by Peter Mac has shown a way to reduce the need for invasive biopsies to check for prostate cancer. It found PSMA PET/CT scanning could halve the number of people requiring a biopsy, without missing any harmful cancers. More: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

Peter Mac is proud to have 6 abstracts presented at @ENETS_ORG 2026. Our multi-centre Australian study on retreatment PRRT won Best Mini-Oral Presentation – Clinical Science, with Peter Mac contributing the highest number of patients. It was presented by Dr David Chan 👇

Calling all clinicians in #bloodcancer care 🩸 Take part in a national survey evaluating the implementation of AML Clinical Guidelines and Blood Cancer Optimal Care Pathways & help improve awareness, uptake & best-practice care across Australia. LINK: redcap.link/beaconbloodcan…

Three Peter Mac researchers have been awarded @CancerVic Grants in Aid to support innovative projects aimed at developing new and more effective cancer treatments. Congrats to Prof @JaneOliaro, Dr Alex Lewis and Prof Phil Darcy. Find out more: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

Study investigator @DrBenTran said the blood test could help doctors better identify patients who may benefit from early additional treatment, while sparing others from unnecessary therapy. The study is led by @ANZUPtrials in collab with @WEHI_research and Peter Mac.

A simple blood test could help identify which men with early-stage #testicularcancer are most at risk of recurrence, supporting more personalised care. Early findings from the CLIMATE study suggest the test can detect tiny amounts of remaining #cancer after surgery.

We’re proud to celebrate Dr Aparna Rao, Dr Deborah Meyran and Associate Professor @SafeeraHussainy, who have been awarded the 2026 Lea Medals. Read more: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

A first-in-human clinical trial to assess an experimental CAR T-cell therapy, fully developed by Peter Mac and manufactured onsite by @CellTherapies_ has reached the milestone of treating its first patient. Read more: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

New Peter Mac-led research is changing how we think about breast density. Not only can it make it harder to interpret mammogram scans, there are signs that dense breasts promote more aggressive #cancer growth. Read more: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

☀️ Peter Mac powered by the sun We’re proud to be taking another step toward a more sustainable future, with a major solar installation now helping power Peter Mac. Read more: petermac.org/about-us/news-… #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

New research at Peter Mac led by A/Prof Annette Lim will investigate which patients are most likely to respond #immunotherapy for head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. This work is funded by the Passe and Williams Foundation. Read more: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

Research led by Peter Mac has found a new way to strengthen cancer-fighting T-cells. Led by Profs Phil Darcy & @paulbeavis4 (Peter Mac) and A/Prof Jason Waithman (UWA), the study shows boosting the protein Flt3L improves T-cell durability. Read more: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

On 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, we’re proud to unveil a new exhibition celebrating the women driving life-changing #cancer discoveries - and the real impact their work has on patients’ lives. #WomenInSTEM #IDWGS

Prof @DrMHofman will lead a $5M @PCFA-funded national program to accelerate next-gen #ProstateCancer #theranostics - combining precision imaging, new isotopes & AI to improve outcomes. More: petermac.org/about-us/news-…

Please join us for the 2026 Penny Taylor Oration – a forum that aims to build understanding, awareness and action on ovarian cancer on Feb 19. Register: trybooking.com/events/landing…

Proud to support the @COSAoncology – @CNSA_ORG position statement recognising nurses as leaders in cancer survivorship care. At Peter Mac, we see their impact every day.