Cancer Research Program
Cancer Research Program
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Cancer Research
Cancer is the name given to a diverse group of diseases where some of the body’s cells become abnormal and begin to multiply and continue dividing out of control. The abnormal cells can invade and damage the tissue around them as well as spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start almost everywhere in the body.
With a strong emphasis on translating better outcomes for patients in clinical care setting, WMR is committed to finding better treatments and improving clinical outcomes and quality of life of patients with cancer by actively supporting and collaborating with UnitingCare Health clinicians and researchers.
Our Focus
Investigate treatment options
Improve management techniques
Better quality of life for sufferers
Active Research in this Program
Reducing Risk of Catheter-Acquired UTI Post-Prostatectomy
Project Overview Catheter acquired urinary tract infections are one of the most common health care...
Read MorePilot Trial: Imaging Lymph Node Metastases In Prostate Cancer Patients
Project Overview Following prostate cancer treatment, a high proportion of patients (approx. 25%) relapse with...
Read MorePresentations & Events
Prostate Cancer Research: Targeting Improvements in Men's Health
At this special Advocates Event, Wesley Urologist, Dr John Yaxley, alongside Interventional Radiologist, Dr Nick Brown spoke on two important areas of prostate cancer treatment: accurate and timely diagnosis and post-surgical care.

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2020 Justin Cameron Cancer Care Foundation Anniversary
On January 10, Wesley Medical Research hosts an annual celebration with family and friends of the Justin Cameron Cancer Care Foundation.
Read MoreA Novel Prostate Cancer Trial is Delivering More Options for Patients
Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death in Australia, with 20,000 diagnoses and close to 3,300 deaths each year. A novel prostate...
Read MoreProstate Cancer Research: Targeting Improvements in Men’s Health
Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer death in Australia, with 20,000 diagnoses and close to 3,300 deaths each year. At this special Advocates...
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