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Peter Mac - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre which is commonly abbreviated to Peter Mac is an Australian oncology research institute, cancer treatment, and professional oncologist training centre located in Melbourne.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia's only health service solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. Peter Mac has over 3,200 staff, including more than 700 laboratory and clinical researchers, all focused on providing better treatments, better care and potential cures for cancer.

Vision and mission

Innovation, excellence, compassion and specialist expertise in cancer care, treatment, research and education.

How Peter Mac can help

Peter Mac provides world’s best cancer care, accelerates discovery and translational research, and focusses on cancer prevention and wellbeing.

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Last reviewed: July 2023

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Genitourinary cancer

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Reproductive-related cancer

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Blood cancer

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Lower gastrointestinal cancer - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Lower gastrointestinal cancer happens in the large intestine of the digestive system. The digestive system relates to how we eat and process food.

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Lung cancer

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Upper gastrointestinal cancer (UGI) - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Stomach cancers are also called upper gastrointestinal (sometimes known as UGI) cancers. These happen in the organs you can find in the upper section.

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Patients and carers

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Information and resources - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

The information and resources below complements the support your healthcare team provides you. We understand the impacts a cancer diagnosis can bring.

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Tests and diagnosis - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

The types of tests you have will depend on your age and the type of cancer you have. They will also depend on the stage of your disease.

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Support and Wellbeing - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Support and Wellbeing at Peter Mac is facilitated by the Wellbeing Centre - a welcoming and quiet space for patients, carers and visitors.

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