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The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently

The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by The Oncology Network, is proud to present Part 2 of our 2023 Review Episode of The Oncology Journal Club.

Join Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson in this trans-Tasman review of 2023 practice-changing papers.

For papers, bios and other links, visit our website's Show Notes.

For the latest oncology news visit www.oncologynews.com.au.

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Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara

Welcome to the sixth episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia.

Today's podcast explores why cancer needs a 'me too' moment. How can we create respectful healthcare systems for women? What are the long-term effects on maternal orphans impacted by cancer? How does power influence the experience of women with cancer?

Today Bogda is chatting to Dr. Ophira Ginsburg, a medical oncologist and global women’s health researcher with nearly 20 years of experience in global cancer prevention and control. In this fascinating and wide-reaching podcast, they discuss the impact and importance of The Lancet Commission on women, power, and cancer, which Ophira co-chairs.

This conversation is produced by The Oncology Network.

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Welcome to Episode 26 of The Oncology Podcast's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network. 

How can we change our inner worlds alongside our healthcare systems? How can we integrate trust and kindness into research projects? How can we build more equity into gastrointestinal cancer care?

These were some of the innovative and fascinating topics discussed at the recent AGITG 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting held in Christchurch, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

To review the meeting, our Host Rachael Babin is joined by the Co-Convenor Dr Ben Lawrence, Medical Oncologist practising in Auckland.  And international guest speaker, Associate Professor Katherine Garman, Vice Chief of Research in the Division of Gastroenterology at Duke University in Durham North Carolina, USA.

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Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara

Welcome to the fifth episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia.

Professor Bogda Koczwara AM is chatting to Professor Doan Ngo and Professor Aaron Sverdlov, a married couple who have successfully collaborated on cardio-oncology research.

Together they founded the first-in-Australia bench-to-bedside "Cancer and the Heart" cardio-oncology program combining basic and clinical research into cancer therapy-related cardiotoxicity with Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital-based clinical outpatient service.

This conversation is sponsored by Canteen and produced by The Oncology Network.

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Welcome to Episode 25 of The Oncology Podcast's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network. 

Join us as we continue our exploration of the complex and fascinating world of cancer genetics.

Our Host Rachael Babin is joined by Dr Hilda High, genetic oncologist from Sydney Cancer Genetics. 

In this second part of the masterclass, we discuss the practicalities of cancer genetics. Including FAQs from healthcare professionals, ancestry genetic tests, insurance coverage, lifestyle factors and communication skills tips for oncologists. 

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Welcome to Episode 24 of The Oncology Podcast's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network. 

Join us as we dive into the complex and fascinating world of cancer genetics.

Our Host Rachael Babin is joined by Dr Hilda High, genetic oncologist from Sydney Cancer Genetics. 

In this first part of the masterclass, they discuss where genetic mutations come from, genetic testing approaches, the differences between germline and somatic tests, and what someone can do if they find out they carry a genetic mistake. 

We hope you enjoy listening.

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Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara

Welcome to the fourth episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia.

Join two trailblazers of the Australian oncology community in this candid, uplifting and warm podcast.  This varied conversation reflects the diversity of Ian’s rich career.

Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and Professor Ian Olver AM discuss medical oncology and the future role of AI, ethics and birthday cake making, relationship building and supportive care research, writing musicals and global oncology projects. 

Join us as we dive into Ian's journey of embracing chance encounters, avoiding burnout and supporting oneself with life-long friendships. 

This conversation is sponsored by Canteen and produced by The Oncology Network.

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Welcome to Episode 23 of The Oncology Podcast's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network. 

Liver cancer is currently the seventh deadliest cancer in Australia. Liver cancer mortality rates in Australia continue to grow faster than any other cancer. Incidence rates 3 times higher among men than women and the survival rate is just over 20 per cent.

Our Host Rachael Babin chats to Associate Professor Eleonora Feletto about efforts to transform Liver Cancer Control in Australia.  

Eleonora leads the Gastrointestinal Cancers Policy and Evaluation Stream at the Daffodil Centre. Her current work focuses on the prevention and early detection of colorectal and liver cancer in Australia and overseas.

We hope you enjoy listening.

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Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara

Welcome to the third episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia.

A unique international research collaboration in supportive care flourished, despite a nine hour time difference and the COVID pandemic. 

What are the secrets of success in such stressful circumstances? Why is investing in people as important as investing in projects?  

In today’s podcast, Dr. Bogda Koczwara chats to Associate Professor Lisa Beatty and Professor Hulbert-Williams about their international collaborative project Finding My Way, its successes and failures, and their unique frustrations and triumphs. 

This conversation is sponsored by Canteen and produced by The Oncology Network.

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Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara

Welcome to the second episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia.

How can you improve cancer care support services for thousands of patients at a time? Can systems thinking play a role in transforming youth cancer services? What is important when designing tailored and effective support services for young patients who will be cancer survivors for 60 years?

In today’s podcast, Dr. Bogda Koczwara finds out why supportive care matters to Siona Hardy, Director of the Queensland Youth Cancer Service. 

This conversation is sponsored by Canteen and produced by The Oncology Network.

TO VIEW SHOW NOTES AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SUPPORTIVE CARE MATTERS, HEAD TO WWW.ONCOLOGYNEWS.COM.AU