View our timeline of cancer research and treatment between 1857 and 2016 and discover the major contributions our researchers and clinicians have made.

  • The RMH is one of Victoria's largest providers of cancer care and treatment
  • We provide care for more than 37,000 patients each year
  • View our timeline of cancer research and treatment to discover our major contributions to cancer diagnosis, understanding and treatment
  • This timeline was created in 2016 to coincide with the opening of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Since our early days, we have been involved in research to assist in our understanding of cancer with significant discoveries and developments leading to new treatments.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Victoria's largest providers of cancer care and treatment, caring for more than 37,000 patients each year.

Today the hospital's comprehensive cancer services are available to every Victorian in need of cancer care, support and treatment.

The service is internationally renowned for clinical trials ranging from early phase studies of experimental therapies to participation in multinational Phase 3 studies.

View our timeline of cancer research and treatment and discover how our researchers and clinicians have made major contributions to the diagnosis, understanding and treatment of cancer.

This timeline was created in 2016 to coincide with the opening of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The RMH is an member of the VCCC Alliance.