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Australian first surgery for lung cancer 03 February 2026 An Australian first surgery at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) has enabled a patient with suspected lung cancer to have biopsies taken, cancer confirmed and removed all in one operation, under one anaesthetic. SCGH Executive Director Dr Jodi Graham thanked our innovative Respiratory Team for their dedication to enhance clinical care for lung cancer patients and identifying groundbreaking opportunities through evolving technology and precision medicine. “Our team is pioneering enhanced patient outcomes and I congratulate them on their vision of diagnosing and removing cancer within one anaesthetic,” Dr Graham said. Respiratory Medicine Consultant Dr Dhaval Thakkar led the ground-breaking surgery detecting the cancer deep in the lungs, before carrying out precision tissue sampling, and then highlighting the cancer with a glowing marker for a thoracic surgeon to easily loca... -
Cutting-edge treatment option for early-stage primary liver cancer 29 January 2026 Congratulations to A/Professor Colin Tang, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Radiation Oncology Consultant and Investigator, who recently presented at the Accuray Australasian Symposium on a cutting-edge treatment option for early-stage primary liver cancer. Prof Tang said his work explores whether stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) could offer a safer, more effective treatment option for people with early-stage liver cancer. SABR is a highly precise form of radiation therapy that delivers high doses of radiation to tumours, while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissue.An advanced robotic version of this technology is known as CyberKnife. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is home to the only public CyberKnife system in Australia, which can automatically track a tumour as it moves during treatment. Prof Tang said that this type of therapy shows strong potential for treating t... -
Dr Barry Vieira awarded Parkinsons WA award 23 January 2026 Dr Barry Vieira has recently been awarded the 2025 Janet McLeod Health Professional Award from Parkinsons WA, for the development of the Parkinsons Service at Osborne Park Hospital. Our Parkinsons Service covers statewide referrals and provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and managing Parkinsons in older adults. The Janet McLeod Health Professional Award is awarded annually to a health professional who makes an outstanding contribution to clinical excellence, leadership, education, and culture in caring for individuals living with Parkinsons. Dr Vieira, a general physician, established this service at Osborne Park Hospital. He has been instrumental in identifying the needs of the elderly and streamlining diagnosis and care processes for many years. He is a long-standing leader in the field of geriatric and rehabilitation medicine, and his dual interest in general internal medi... -
Graylands Hospital volunteer legend Edna celebrates 100th birthday 19 January 2026 Long-serving Graylands Hospital volunteer Edna Prosser recently celebrated her 100th birthday, with a morning tea ceremony held in her honour. Edna has been volunteering with us for an amazing 48 years, for which we are extremely grateful. She continues to volunteer weekly and remains dedicated to serving the hospital community and the many patients and friends she has made over the years. A morning tea ceremony was recently held to celebrate Edna's 100th birthday, where Mental Health Executive Director Theresa Marshall reflected on Edna's legend status in the Graylands community. "Edna's kindness and commitment have created a legacy of compassion. Both patients and staff have nothing but kind words to say about her, and she is well-known by so many, Theresa said. "She truly is an inspiration," Theresa said. Edna said her motto has always been "it never hurts to give", and that’s ... -
Farewell to Sue Morey 14 January 2026 After many years of dedicated service, Sue Morey retired from her role as nurse practitioner at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) the end of 2025. Sue will be greatly missed, especially for her unwavering commitment to patients and open-door approach to care. Sue is the longest serving registered nurse at SCGH, and her focus on putting patients first and fostering a supportive environment has made a lasting impact. Sue has spent nearly 40 years as a respiratory nurse and has watched the developments of respiratory medicine for pulmonary TB, asbestos related diseases, asthma, cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation and interventional endobronchial procedures. Chairman of the Lung Institute of WA and a Board Member of the Institute of Respiratory Health since 2007, Sue is a leading figure in her profession. We extend our deepest gratitude for her outstanding contributions and wish...
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18/10/2023