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Groundbreaking cancer trials
3 Mar 2016
St John of God Subiaco Hospital Director of Research Dr Nik Zeps said the hospital is currently recruiting patients for 12 cancer trials that bring new drugs to patients currently unavailable on the market.
“Patients are very keen to be involved in cancer trials, which has led to the hospital recruiting more patients than any other facility in the world for two recently published studies,” he said.
“The hospital places great focus on research projects and clinical trials, as they are central to our ability to deliver the most effective, evidence-based care to patients.
“We are currently working on more than 50 cancer research projects.”
Research is a key component of the hospital’s multidisciplinary approach to cancer care.
The hospital’s Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre provides a focal point for treatment and brings together clinicians from a range of disciplines, including specialist cancer surgeons, plastic surgeons, diagnostic radiologists and pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologist, dedicated cancer care nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists and an extensive allied health care team.
As part of the hospital’s holistic approach, a cancer nurse practitioner works closely with the cancer care team to optimise care planning and symptom management for patients affected by the disease or treatment.
The hospital also provides genetic counseling and complementary therapies.
St John of God Subiaco Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Lachlan Henderson said the hospital’s focus on surgical innovation, clinical research and multidisciplinary approach has seen it become a leading provider of cancer treatment in Australia.
“The hospital has for many years invested in leading-edge robotic technology for urological and gynaecological cancer surgery to assist patient outcomes,” he said.
Find out more about the hospital’s cancer services and trials.
For more information about St John of God Subiaco Hospital please contact:
Tel: (08) 9382 6111
Email: [email protected]