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The Dry July campaign has been making a real difference at the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre (CPMCC) Westmead in the many years that we have been associated with this incredible fundraising campaign. The projects funded by Dry July have directly influenced the experience of cancer patients, carer’s and their families while they are being treated or visiting the centre with the aim to make this difficult time of their lives that little bit easier and less stressful.

In 2023 we will again be participating in Dry July and raising funds to support our cancer patients and their families at the CPMCC Westmead.

Please join with us in making this the day you decide to make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer. Sign up or donate to this great cause.

The Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead is a purpose- built state of the art facility which matches anything in the world located within Westmead Hospital. It is an integrated comprehensive centre serving a population of over 1 million in the West of Sydney with a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of cancer, palliative care and haematology blood disorders.

The CPMCC Westmead provides fully integrated research, prevention, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation programs for patients and families coping with cancer and offers:

• Chemotherapy Day Care Suite which has 30 chemotherapy chairs (all recently updated with Dry July funds), acute care beds and procedure rooms

• 30 Specialised outpatient clinic rooms

• A large radiation therapy treatment area which includes 4 radiation therapy machines (linear accelerators), apheresis, as well as a high dose brachytherapy suite

• Specialist psychosocial support,

• Clinical trials units which have access to world-class cutting edge medical technology with a wide range of treatments being studied, ranging from drugs through to radiological and surgical methods, as well as preventative options for combating cancer.

• Familial cancer service

• Leading world class laboratory cancer research

We are affiliated with the University of Sydney and the University of Western Sydney and place a high importance upon training the next generation of doctors and other health professionals.

Latest Updates


Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre continues to provide comfort and support services thanks to Dry July 2023 funds

We're excited to announce that the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital will be able to fund the following thanks to Dry July 2023 fundraising:

• The purchase of iPads to provide music in bunkers for our patients. Allowing patients to select their own music, helps to reduce anxiety and take their mind off the daily treatment

• Renovations and refurbishment of all outpatient waiting areas

• Replacement of all chemotherapy chairs at the centre

• Installation of artworks

• Purchase of dumbells for the Westmead Hospital X-men 8-week prostate cancer recovery physiotherapy program

• Video interpreting solutions for Westmead Day Suite (Cancer care) to assist linguistically diverse cancer patients with communication to better understand their complex treatments

• New patient treatment gowns

• Floral arrangements in the main reception


Status Update

Cancer patient’s positive spirit encourages support for Dry July in western Sydney – “I owe them my life”

Western Sydney Local Health District patient, 78-year-old, Diana, was first diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in March this year and underwent a mastectomy.

She was treated at The Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre (CPMCC) at Westmead Hospital and thankfully hasn’t had any problems since her radiation treatment.

The grandmother is sharing her story to encourage as many people as possible to donate to Dry July which provides funding for support services and equipment to improve the experience of cancer patients, their families and carers – and – funds go direct into the CPMCC!

What’s interesting about this patient’s story is her outlook on her situation.

Diana said “You can get through anything in life if you’re positive. I’ve been positive from the very beginning”.

I get more emotional about children or young mums with cancer. That hurts me more than I hurt myself. I’ve lived a good life”.

Diana is thankful for her time at the CPMCC and encourages donations for Dry July to the centre saying, “it was fantastic from the time I walked into the front door until I finished my treatment”.

“The staff were very efficient and also incredibly bright and happy so maybe that’s what made me feel good although my husband says I’m just happy because of him (laughs)”.

“The dedication to me was outstanding and I feel I owe them a lot. I owe them my life. To raise money for their services would be absolutely wonderful”.

Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages you to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer.

The funds raised provide invaluable services to the CPMCC – whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to an informative voice, access to therapy programs or a bed close to treatment.


Stefani's Story

Stefani was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 and is sharing her story this Dry July:

“I was diagnosed in December 2021 after self-detection.... I saw a small lump and acted on it right away.

I had all of my treatments at the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre (CPMCC) at Westmead Hospital. I have felt so confident in all the recommendations my doctors and nurses have made and believe it has helped in my journey and recovery.

The doctors, nurses, registrars, all the health professionals I have had dealings with have made one of the scariest and anxiety fuelled time of my life that much easier. They smile, they have a chat, they make you feel so comfortable and answer your questions.

A massive thank you to everyone who works there and the best of luck to those taking part in Dry July! I’ve done it myself a few times, but it’s just that much more personal now. It is so beautiful to see so many people getting involved to make a difference for their patients, past, present and future."


Your Dry July funds have helped the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead

Thanks to the amazing Dry Julyers and donors, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead has installed the MRI Sky ceiling in Radiation Oncology.

The project helps the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead patients to be able to look up at the backlit panels that feature various outdoor scenes, creating the illusion they are looking through the ceiling to the sky or into the ocean.

It is a powerful therapeutic factor in bringing comfort and genuine relief to the patient during scanning sessions.

We are extremely grateful for the difference you’ve made!  

Westmead Hospital’s Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre benefits from Dry July Fundraising

Thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of Dry July participants, Westmead Hospital’s Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre will be undergoing the following facility upgrades to help make a difficult time, a little easier for people affected by cancer:

• New Seating in Clinic Consult Rooms – to replace torn/worn seating

• IPAD/speaker on stand for Video interpreter calls in infusional Therapy Unit x 3 – these will help improve communication with CALD background patients (a high demographic in Western Sydney) during their chemotherapy treatment

• Recliner Bariatric Chair to increase comfort for obese patients

• Tower Fans. Often patients in treatment get febrile/hot and sweaty – these will be effective in keeping these patients comfortable.

• X-Men Exercise Larger Weights. A program DJF funded last year. Heavier weights for patients who are much fitter / progressing in the exercise program having these heavier weights available for their use will aide in their recovery

• Floral Arrangements

• Complimentary Artworks in Patient areas


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