Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre
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Profile
TheCrown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, also known by the acronym CPMCC, is a specialised oncology facility located within Westmead Hospital in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It provides cancer diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care services to patients requiring medical and radiation oncology interventions. The centre serves a broad catchment area across New South Wales, accepting referrals from general practitioners and other hospitals. As part of the public health system, it operates under the auspices of NSW Health, delivering care funded through state health allocations. Its core mission is to offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer care aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Westmead Hospital, where the centre is situated, is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Australia and is affiliated with the University of Sydney. The cancer centre benefits from the hospital’s infrastructure, including advanced imaging, laboratory, and inpatient services. While specific patient volume figures are not disclosed in the available sources, the facility is recognised as a key provider of oncology services within the state. Its location within a major acute care hospital enables seamless coordination between cancer treatment and other medical specialties. The centre’s name honours Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, reflecting a royal patronage associated with its establishment and public profile.
In May 2023, the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre experienced a cyber attack conducted by the Medusa ransomware group, which threatened to release stolen data unless a ransom was paid. The attackers listed the centre on their leak site with a countdown timer, prompting NSW Health authorities to launch an investigation. Official statements indicated that the attack did not appear to have impacted any of the health system's or the cancer centre's databases. The incident underscored the growing cybersecurity threats faced by healthcare institutions that hold sensitive patient information. The centre’s name honours Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, reflecting a royal patronage associated with its establishment and public profile.