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State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Coming to WA
2 May
Summary
- Western Australia will build a new comprehensive cancer centre.
- The facility will integrate research, treatment, and clinical trials.
- It aims to provide world-leading cancer care and research in the state.
Western Australia is poised to significantly enhance its cancer patient care with the upcoming construction of a comprehensive cancer centre. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre in Nedlands, the Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre will bring world-leading research and treatment capabilities to the state. This initiative mirrors the integrated models found at leading cancer facilities in Sydney and Melbourne.
The new centre is designed to be a hub for advanced cancer care, research, and education. It will feature inpatient and outpatient services, alongside expanded facilities for clinical trials. A key component will be the Cancer Care Coordination Centre, offering vital support through care coordination, patient navigation, and information services. Professor Peter Leedman, CEO of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, highlighted that this development will transform cancer research and care delivery across Western Australia.
