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HUNDREDS of breast cancer and melanoma patients in Far North Queensland are benefiting from fundraisers walking the arrow trails of Mt Whitfield last year.
A second set of neoprobes has been bought for breast cancer and melanoma patients by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation with money raised from the 2022 BDO Arrow Experience.
Cairns Hospital general and breast surgeon Dr Aemelia Melloy is one of several surgeons using the probes on lists of up to six patients a day, five days a week.
“We use the probes on most breast cancer patients, depending on what stage they are, as we can identify which lymph node the cancer will likely drain into and then remove it, thus making a significant difference to their longterm outcomes,” Dr Melloy said.
“Having a second set means that we can treat more patients in a short period of time while still allowing the equipment to be sterilised in between,” she said.
Foundation CEO Gina Hogan said the 2022 BDO Arrow Experience was another successful event, both in terms of being a fun activity but also raising $87,000. This year’s BDO
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