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Lifehouse is the new Sydney Cancer Centre incorporating holistic cancer treatment, research and education in a world class facility.

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Tim Dugan CEO Message
Timothy Dugan

It seems hard to believe that we are at the start of another year. 2009 was a year marked by events of enormous importance to Lifehouse at RPA. The year began following on from the announcement by the NSW Premier in December 2008, that the State had approved our business plan, and would provide support for the Lifehouse project in the form of access to land and equipment. This resulted in an ongoing series of negotiations through the course of the year to finalise the many details that were required in order for the project to progress.

Then, on 17th April, the Lifehouse name and logo were formally launched, with the Prime Minister providing the welcome news that the Federal Government had tripled its contribution towards the project to a total of $150m.

The excitement of this news was soon overshadowed by the sadness of Chris O’Brien’s death on 4th June, and the subsequent state funeral. Although this was a difficult time for all who knew him, and especially for his family, this made everyone all the more determined to bring Lifehouse to reality. Click here to read full message 


Director's Message
Professor Michael Boyer

Welcome to 2010.  As the year commences I have been reflecting on the events that have occurred over the course of the past year.

In April, Lifehouse at RPA came into being, with the Prime Minister launching our new name and logo. The task faced by Lifehouse is a large one: to create a truly integrated cancer centre, which provides holistic care, focuses on the needs of patients and their families and conducts cutting edge research. Fortunately we have a dedicated and enthusiastic team working on the project.

We also have the backing of people like you who provide both encouragement as well as financial support. 
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Your new facility

Share our vision to integrate cancer treatment and research at the $300m state-of-the-art facility.

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Lifehouse will provide a full range of services including diagnosis, surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, as well as support, wellness and complementary healthcare facilities. Find out more about the new facility 

Help realise the Lifehouse vision

Call 1300 852 500

cjobrien  To make a donation or to find out more information about the Chris O'Brien Capital Appeal or Lifehouse, use the quick links below.


 Patient Story
 Chris Boyd

Chris Boyd Chris Boyd, a fit twenty-one year old university student, first noticed the symptoms of his rare sinus cancer around November 2008.  Chris was on holiday, surfing in Hawaii, when what he thought was an ongoing ear infection began to get worse.
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Professor Chris O’Brien AM MS MD FRCS (HON) FRACS
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3 Jan 1952 – 4 June 2009

Chris O’Brien was a man of leadership, vision and courage.  He inspired people, both through his work as a cancer specialist and through his own three-year battle with an aggressive brain tumour.

Chris transformed his personal diversity into a national opportunity, using his experience to fight so much harder for cancer patients and their families.  Chris’ vision was for an integrated cancer treatment centre so that patients would no longer have to navigate their way through all the different elements of dealing with their illness alone.  His vision will be realised with the completion of Lifehouse at RPA, The Chris O’Brien Cancer Centre in 2012.

A commemorative editon of Chris O’Brien’s book ‘Never Say Die’ is now available.  The new edition includes updated and expanded chapters by Chris and an afterward by his daughter Juliette.  A portion of the proceeds will go to Lifehouse at RPA.  To purchase Chris O'Brien's book Never Say Die please visit Harper Collins website


Events

19

March

Strike a Pose Festival
Double Bay
19-28 March
Call for Volunteers
Please see info pack here 
 

24

March

Niu Sale - Woollahra
Two day sale
24-25 March
Lifehouse to receive 50% of proceeds

 



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