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Earlier this year, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee opened its newly refurbished Day Infusion Centre, further strengthening cancer services in the region. With around 170 admissions each month, it delivers vital treatment services without the added stress of travelling into the city.

GenesisCare Radiation Oncologist, Dr Michael Guiney, said: “GenesisCare is proud to collaborate with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee to bring high-quality, evidence-based radiation therapy closer to home for the Wyndham community.

“Once the centre is open, a cancer patient from Werribee or the western region seeking radiation therapy will no longer need to travel more than 20 kilometres to the nearest treatment centre and could save an average of 15 hours of travel time during the course of their treatment.

“The availability of cancer care close to home can be crucial for patients. We know that long commutes can deter some patients from seeking or following through with care.³

This new centre will have capacity to provide care to more than 500 local cancer patients, increasing their healthcare options and offering access to GenesisCare’s clinical excellence and compassionate patient-focused care,” said Dr Guiney.

The new service will help to meet the current and future demand for radiation therapy in Werribee, located in Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities.

Healthcare is one of the top three highest growth sectors in Wyndam for employment, and more than 20 highly skilled jobs will be created as part of this new service.

GenesisCare’s new service in Werribee builds on GenesisCare’s successful arrangements with St Vincent’s Hospitals in Fitzroy and in New South Wales, and long-standing relationships with doctors in the region.