The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Melbourne is the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria.The RCH Children's Cancer Centre is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program. It is the only provider of complex children's cancer care and stem cell transplantation in the state of Victoria.The centre is recognised as an international leader in the research and treatment of childhood cancer, each year treating around 300 newly diagnosed cancer patients under the age of 18, with many children receiving ongoing treatment and active patient follow up.Aiming for the highest standards in diagnosis, research, treatment and support, the centre comprises an inpatient ward with designated bone marrow transplant beds, a day oncology unit, outpatient clinic area including allied health facilities, a dedicated oncology pharmacy, a research program with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, a clinical trials office and an administrative centre.As part of the Melbourne Children's, the centre has strong links and affiliations with the University of Melbourne, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation, as well as the wider community.It actively participates in cancer clinical trials and is a full member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG).