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Welcome to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation

Together, we can find new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is internationally recognised for helping to lead the search for cancer cures, and is Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. We support this vital work by funding new research opportunities, and providing researchers with access to the specialised resources they need to discover cures for cancer.

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Get creative for cancer research - 2026 Greeting Card Competition

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Get creative for cancer research! This year, we’re inviting the Peter Mac community to get creative for cancer research and design a new greeting card that celebrates the holiday season. Our previous artwork for the Foundation's annual greeting card was kindly submitted by two-year-old Jamie, who painted freely on paper, and his dad Kyle, a haematology nurse at Peter Mac, who transformed Jamie’s painting into a holiday scene. This is a special opportunity to see your artwork brought to life, all while playing a big role in helping Peter Mac express thanks and gratitude to our wonderful supporters. The competition is open to everyone who has a personal connection to Peter Mac including patients, loved ones, supporters, and of course staff. To find out more and submit your entry visit https://foundation.petermac.org/greeting-card-26 *Competition ends Friday, 4th September #CancerResearch #PeterMac #GiveBack

July is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers are a broad range of cancers that develop in the mouth, lips, throat, nose, sinuses and saliva glands. Ken was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in his throat, and successfully treated. However, he still lives many side effects, including a dry throat that he describes as like “having a cactus in his mouth.” And he does not enjoy the simple pleasure of eating like he used to . “I pine for the day I feel hungry again.” By supporting Peter Mac, you support research advances into new and improved treatments that both save lives and leave fewer scars for people with cancer, including head and neck cancers. Read more about Ken’s journey with a head and neck cancer at the link in bio.

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a rare cancer which affects the bones and soft tissues. It can affect people of all ages and is often difficult to treat. In 2022, Leanne was diagnosed with a rare head and neck sarcoma. Throughout her cancer journey, Leanne struggled to find information. “I would see things for other cancer types, and I would think ‘Where’s mine?’” Now over three years since finishing treatment, Leanne is passionate about sarcoma advocacy and awareness. Read more about Leanne’s story at the link in bio.

When Dr Alexander Lewis found a whole new way to kill leukaemia cells, he knew he was on to something. Dr Lewis and his team discovered that blocking the production of haem, a protein essential to the growth of cancer cells, causes a buildup of copper – which kills the cancer cells. Now, Dr Lewis is focusing on HOW the cancer cells are killed by haem depletion. And whether these processes can be targeted to treat leukaemia in new ways. 💬 “This will be transformative for not just leukaemia but other diseases in which haem levels may be contributing to disease symptoms,” says Dr Lewis. 💜 Thanks to your support, these early results have given researchers a new path forward. And could lead to a future with more targeted and effective treatments for leukaemia patients.

What inspires someone to include a gift to Peter Mac in their Will? For Roger, it's always been about contributing to something that will endure. He believes in supporting organisations that combine expertise with compassion, and whose impact reaches far beyond any one person. It’s what led him to Peter Mac Roger has chosen to include a gift in his Will to Peter Mac, becoming a Friend for Life. 💬 “Supporting medical research through Peter Mac allows me to convert private gratitude into public good, to turn the accidents of my own wellbeing into opportunities for others.” 💜 By becoming a Peter Mac Friend for Life, Roger is helping ensure that vital cancer research will continue. His legacy will support researchers to pursue new ideas, develop better treatments, and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

THANK YOU to our incredible @runmelbourne community! 💜 An incredible 1,494 fundraisers laced up, showed up and made every step count. Together, you've helped raise more than $175,000 so far in support of Peter Mac and life-saving cancer research and care. Thanks to your amazing support, Peter Mac Foundation was also the leading charity at Run Melbourne. A special thank you to @oolioau o for returning as our Match Day Giving Partner and helping make an even bigger impact. Fundraising is still open, so there's still time to support our incredible community and help fund tomorrow's kinder treatments, better care and new discoveries. Thank you for being part of it. @petermaccancercentre