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Australia plans to establish first proton therapy centre in Melbourne

Australia may soon establish its first proton therapy centre, with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne as a leading candidate. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler indicated that plans are underway to explore proposals following the collapse of a similar project in Adelaide. Proton therapy is vital for treating certain cancers, especially in children, and is widely available overseas.

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