| SMALL SPACER. SMALL SPACER. Cancer Treatment PerthMurdoch Oncology offer comprehensive world-class cancer diagnosis and treatment.Please see the list below of the cancers Murdoch Oncology treat and potential treatment options.
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Type of Cancers Treated at Murdoch Oncology
Our team understand it’s confronting talking about a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Your doctor will work hard to help you feel comfortable during your appointment and answer any questions simply, clearly and with professionalism and compassion. |
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The team at Murdoch Oncology are highly experienced in diagnosing and treating the below cancer groups:
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Factors to consider before Cancer Treatment
There are many factors to take into account when considering which cancer treatment is most appropriate for your situation. |
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These considerations may include but are not limited to:
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| SMALL SPACER. SMALL SPACER. Cancer Treatments We Might UseFind out more about the cancer treatments the Murdoch Oncology team administer.Learn more about our treatments below.
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| SMALL SPACER. SMALL SPACER. Hormone TherapySome cancers ‘feed’ on hormones to grow, such as certain types of breast and prostate cancers. Hormone therapy in cancer treatment involves using medications or surgical procedures to block or lower the levels of hormones that fuel certain cancers slowing or stopping their growth. Common methods include drugs that block hormone receptors or reduce hormone production and surgical removal of hormone-producing organs. Hormone therapy may be given in the form of oral tablets or injections. Hormone therapy may also be used to:
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 | SMALL SPACER. SMALL SPACER. Targeted TherapyTargeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that targets a patient’s own specific type and stage of cancer using drugs or substances that specifically target and attack cancer cells while sparing most normal cells. Targeted therapies concentrate on the difference between healthy cells and cancer cells. The treatments interfere with the specific molecules in the cancer cells that tell them to grow and spread. By attacking these molecules and the specific changes in the cancer cell, targeted therapies can block the abnormal progression of those cancer-causing cells. SMALL SPACER. SMALL SPACER. |
| SMALL SPACER. SMALL SPACER. Oncology Clinical TrialsOncology clinical trials in Australia are research studies designed to test new cancer treatments, therapies, and diagnostic methods. They mostly involve participants who meet specific criteria based on their cancer type, stage and overall health. Participation in an oncology clinical trial may involve regular hospital visits, medical tests, treatments and monitoring to assess the effectiveness and safety of the investigational therapy. Participants are provided with comprehensive information about the trial’s purpose, potential risks and benefits before they agree to join. By participating, patients may gain access to new treatments, contribute to medical research, and help improve future cancer care. To learn more about cancer trials in Australia, visit canceraustralia.gov.au SMALL SPACER. SMALL SPACER. |  |
Referring Patients to Other Specialties
| Dr Freeman & Dr Slattery regularly attend various multidisciplinary specialty team meetings involving collaboration with other physicians, surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and nuclear medicine physicians. |
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