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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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