Britt Walker, patient Stacey Platts, Senior Study Coordinator Nusrat Bhuiyan, and Dr Alex Yuile
NORTH STAR Medical Director and RNSH oncologist Professor Stephen Clarke said the facility will not only strengthen our clinical trial expertise, but will provide valuable training and career development for the health workforce in northern Sydney. “This will deliver more opportunities for our district, and attract additional trials,” he said. “Importantly, the early phase unit will be an integral part of the broader NORTH STAR VNP Cancer Trials Centre which is offering a range of trials across the local health district,” he said.
One of the patients receiving treatment at the new unit for head and neck cancer Michel Guilbert spoke at the official opening saying it was an easy decision for him to join the trial. “We are so fortunate to have opportunities like this to receive the latest therapies and treatments, and to be able to contribute knowledge for future generations,” he said. “My health is improving and I would encourage others to join a clinical trial if they are given the chance.”
Patient Alan Bourke with Cindy Han and Kelsie Alden
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