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$12.26 million boost for cancer research

15 Mar, 2018, 11:27 am Sarah Mason Brad Hazzard, cancer institute, cancer research, Health Minister, investment, nsw government, NSW Health, prostate cancer

Thousands of men with prostate cancer will benefit from significantly improved treatment as part of a $12.26 million NSW Government investment in cancer research.

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Tackling cancer with the strength of X-Men

08 Mar, 2018, 11:34 am13 Mar, 2018, 1:29 pm Jenny Harrison cancer, exercise, oncology, physiotherapist, prostate cancer, Westmead Hospital; XMen

Westmead Hospital patients are fighting their prostate cancer by training like X-Men, thanks to the help of a new exercise program.

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Members of the Westmead Prostate Cancer Support Group celebrate 20 years.
News Westmead Hospital 

Prostate cancer group marks two decades

26 Sep, 2017, 4:14 pm Sarah Mason 0 Comments prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Westmead Prostate Cancer Support Group has celebrated 20 years of volunteer work in the community.

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Westmead Hospital's physiotherapy team Christian Segaram, Katherine Maka, Gerard Regan and Maria Quinlivan.
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Westmead physiotherapy program gives new life to prostate cancer patients

21 Jul, 2017, 10:56 am21 Jul, 2017, 11:09 am Sarah Mason 0 Comments pelvic floor, physiotherapy, prostate cancer, Westmead Hospital

An innovative physiotherapy program, new to Westmead Hospital, is helping men recover from prostate cancer surgery quicker, improving their urinary continence and their quality of life.

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Featured Research 

Westmead Hospital home to revolutionary prostate cancer trial

04 May, 2017, 11:25 am04 May, 2017, 2:48 pm Sarah Mason 0 Comments cpmcc, prostate cancer, spark, trog

Westmead Hospital is now home to a world-first prostate cancer trial, using revolutionary technology to dramatically slash treatment times. The

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