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25.01.2022 Sunday was #WorldSepsisDay - an important day to highlight this common cause of death across the globe. We're joining hospitals across the world to raise awaren...ess. Globally, sepsis affects between 47 and 50 million people every year and is it's the cause of 20 per cent of all deaths worldwide. #Sepsis often presents as the clinical deterioration of common and preventable infections such as those of the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary tract, or of wounds and skin. Sepsis is potentially reversible if it's diagnosed at an early stage, so it's important to know the risks, spot the signs and act fast. Our Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention teams are raising awareness today with a special online seminar for medical staff.

23.01.2022 A BIG THANK YOU to all the patients who have registered to take part in our C-SMART trial which is investigating if a low dose of a drug delivered as a daily na...sal spray can help prevent COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections. We still need more patients aged 18 years and over who have had cancer treatment within the past year to take part in this important trial by Peter Mac and NCIC. Prevention and treatment options for COVID-19 infection are urgently required for cancer patients, who often have a weakened immune system. We are so grateful to all those participating in this trial and to our dedicated team of infectious diseases experts (pictured). If you are interested in taking part in this trial or would like to find out more, please visit www.csmart.com.au. #clinicaltrials #cancerresearch #cancer #medicalresearch

20.01.2022 If you’re in Victoria and worried about #COVID19, our self-assessment tool will help you better understand the risk based on your personal circumstances. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-self-assessment

19.01.2022 Wondering if you need to get tested for #COVID19? Use our self-assessment flowchart to find out. Download and print for your work, business, school or communit...y: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-di For the latest reliable information visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus #Coronavirus #COVID_19

17.01.2022 #COVID19 is a rapidly changing situation. Please visit for regular updates and reliable advice: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus #CoronavirusAustralia

17.01.2022 A clinical trial is now underway at Peter Mac to test whether a daily nasal spray can help protect cancer patients from viruses including COVID-19. Read more about the C-SMART trial, and how patients can join, here: https://www.petermac.org//protecting-our-most-vulnerable-c

16.01.2022 https://twitter.com/PeterMacHSR/status/1336895909771153408 Congratulations to NCICs first ever Nurse Practitioner Belinda Lambros!! Belinda has been working towards this role for the last 12 years and we couldn't be more proud to have supported her and her fantastic AMS work.

16.01.2022 Last night, we were relieved to learn that a staff member, who earlier this week tested positive for COVID-19, was actually a ‘false positive’. This means the t...eam member does not have the coronavirus (COVID-19) and that close contacts no longer need to self-isolate. Last night, we worked quickly to get in contact with the individuals involved. We have now spoken with all affected staff and patients, and the overwhelming feeling was one of relief. Read more at the link below:

15.01.2022 Please follow your local state health department advice for all #COVID19 health warnings Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

15.01.2022 Very proud of the work of NCIC lead A/Prof Leon Worth during the COVID 19 pandemic.

14.01.2022 NCIC manager Dr Megan Crane today awarded the weekly Peter mac DIVOC-91 award for her contribution to PeterMac’s reversing the trend!!!

14.01.2022 THE PROTREAT CLINICAL SMART TRIAL FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF COVID-19 IN CANCER Cancer patients are highly vulnerable and at risk of COVID-19 infection. NCIC along with the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre will be running a clinical trial specifically for cancer patients: preventing COVID-19 with a safe and well tolerated antivirus nose spray that has shown good results overseas against COVID-19; and treatment of moderate to severe COVID-19 with exciting new drugs developed right here in Melbourne, Australia. The SMART design of our study will mean that we will continually monitor the effects on cancer patients and most importantly will provide reassurance that we are doing everything we can to support them in their cancer fight.

12.01.2022 Monica Slavin and the NCIC team are running a trial of alternative COVID prophylaxis while we wait for a vaccine. Visit csmart.com.au for more info

12.01.2022 Some familiar faces in there!!

11.01.2022 The team at NCIC paving the way

10.01.2022 Research underway at Peter Mac to help protect cancer patients from COVID-19 has received a $2.16 million boost from the Federal Government's Medical Research F...uture Fund. The ProTreat trial run by Professor Monica Slavin, Professor Karin Thursky and colleagues at the NCIC is testing a nasal spray that may help cancer patients to avoid contracting the virus. Watch Prof Slavin explain this new research. Read more: https://www.petermac.org//helping-cancer-patients-avoid-or

04.01.2022 Cancer screening means that cancer can be detected and treated earlier. Remember that even during #COVID19, getting screened could save your life. Don’t del...ay your appointment. If you’ve missed or cancelled one, please reschedule as soon as you can. Watch this message from our Chief Health Officer: https://youtu.be/DBg2qoCqjLU

04.01.2022 Peter Mac is working closely with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services to keep safe and protect our patients and their families & carers, visit...ors and health care workers from COVID-19. Please read this important update on our website: https://www.petermac.org//information-about-coronavirus-co

02.01.2022 NCICs current trial- head to csmart.com.au for more info

01.01.2022 Unless you fall into one of the at-risk groups you don't need to be tested at an assessment centre or general practice Check if you fit criteria: https://www.dh...hs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-di Guidelines also available for healthcare/residential care workers You can call 1800 675 398 for advice 24/7