Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Gynaecological Cancers, Kidney Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Solid Tumours
The Medical Oncology Clinical Research team, based within the Mater Cancer Care Centre, currently has 22 actively recruiting trials. The trials are across a range of solid cancers, with a special focus on women’s and urological cancers.
The trials are examining new forms of treatment other than chemotherapy, targeted therapies that aim to reduce side effects and new combinations of treatments with an aim to address many of the unanswered questions in treating cancer.
The clinical trial within Medical Oncology research are overseen by four highly experienced female medical oncologist who are passionate about finding the most appropriate form of treatment for each patient they care for. There is a team of clinical researchers who all have a background in oncology nursing and are able to provide holistic care to patients and families who are involved in clinical trials.
All care is delivered within the MCCC which allows patients and their families to access the many supportive services available to patients at Mater during their cancer journey.