Your new facility

You can see from these images that demolition of existing buildings has commenced and by the end of this year construction of The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA will be underway. In three years Lifehouse will be ready to open its doors.

There is still much to do to create the organisation that will transform cancer treatment for Australians through an environment of discovery, research and uncompromising care.

In addition to building a new cancer centre, Lifehouse continues to support the activities of the existing Sydney Cancer Centre. Over the next three years, whilst our new organisation is being built, the Sydney Cancer Centre at RPAH will treat several thousand patients living with cancer. Donations made to Lifehouse will help make this possible, by providing funds for research and clinical programs. Donations will also be used to help with construction of the new facility.

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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

Patient Story
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 AO MS MD FRCS (HON) FRACS

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 adversity 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 The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA in early 2013.

A commemorative edition 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

24

July

The Colin Bruce Foundation, in conjunction with The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse present the
White Christmas Gala Dinner
Concord RSL Auditorium
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7

August

Tina Robinson Memorial Dinner
Miramare Gardens, Terry Hills
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8

August

What's New

A Book for Patients and Carers by Patients and Carers
Please click here if you wish to contribute to a recipe, tip or idea that might make someone else's cancer journey a little easier. When you have completed the form please email it to enquiries@lifehouserpa.org.au or fax it to (02) 9515 8068. The book will go on sale via this website later in the year with all proceeds going to The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA.

Demolition Works Commence

2009/2010 Grants

Lifehouse has awarded grants with a total value of approximately $400,000 for equipment, patient care and support over the last 12 months.

For a detailed listing of the grants, please click here.

Your new facility

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

Patient Story Chris Boyd

Help realise the Lifehouse vision

Call 1300 852 500

Professor Chris O’Brien AO MS MD FRCS (HON) FRACS

Events

24

July

7

August

8

August

What's New

Patient Story
Chris Boyd