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The Oncology Podcast

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The Oncology Podcast including The Oncology Journal Club Podcast by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson; and Supportive Care Matters by Dr. Bogda Koczwara. Oncology News and Expert Analysis from a unique Australian viewpoint. Proudly brought to you by The Oncology Network. The Oncology Network are producers of digital resources that support busy oncology health professionals. For more information visit our website www.oncologynetwork.com.au. We also invite Healthcare Professionals to subscribe to The Oncology Newsletter and our Oncology Portal for free a...

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The OJC 2023 Review: Part 1 28.12.2023 32:53

Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by The Oncology Network , is proud to present Episode 1 in the second series 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 lin...

Why cancer needs a 'me too' moment with Dr. Ophira Ginsburg 05.12.2023 39:37

Send us Fan Mail 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...

AGITG 2023 Wrap-Up with Katie Garman and Ben Lawrence 19.11.2023 28:35

Send us Fan Mail 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 discu...

A Perfect Match: Supportive Care in Cardio-Oncology 07.11.2023 25:15

Send us Fan Mail 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. Toge...

Genetics Masterclass with Dr Hilda High: Part 1 27.10.2023 32:14

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Genetics Masterclass with Dr Hilda High: Part 2 27.10.2023 21:53

Send us Fan Mail 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 practica...

Ian Olver’s Journeys in Supportive Care 10.10.2023 32:58

Send us Fan Mail 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. Pr...

Transforming Liver Cancer Control 20.09.2023 36:55

Send us Fan Mail 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. O...

How to Create Successful Collaborations in International Cancer Research Projects 24.08.2023 30:13

Send us Fan Mail 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 stres...

Cultivating Creative Leadership in AYA Cancer 28.07.2023 35:55

Send us Fan Mail 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 d...

Salt Flat Pigments: A New Era of Breast Cancer Biomedicines? 12.07.2023 29:51

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 22 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . Could ancient salt-loving microbes found only in salt flats herald a new kind of biomedicine? Could their sun-protective antioxidative reactions be harnessed in the development of new treatment options for hard-to-treat cancers like triple-negative breast cancer? In today&ap...

Lessons from Running, Feminism and Breast Cancer 28.06.2023 23:46

Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the first episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia. In today's episode, Bogda speaks to Phyllis Berck, marathon runner, feminist and breast cancer survivor, about her work as a Patient Partner with the University Health Network, T...

Raising Awareness of Oral Cancers 19.06.2023 21:28

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 21 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . How common are oral cancers? Why is early detection important? Do GPs and Dentists have enough awareness of these cancers? Join our Host Rachael Babin as she discusses these issues with surgeon David Wiesenfeld from Melbourne, Australia. We hope you enjoy listening. For news...

Encouraging Cancer Patients to Ask Questions 14.06.2023 25:34

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 20 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . How often do men with localised prostate cancer regret their treatment decisions? What practical support can be offered to men facing a prostate cancer diagnosis to help them navigate all available treatment options? How can we encourage patients to ask more questions about th...

ChatGPT: Will it revolutionise cancer patient information? Part 2 01.06.2023 18:00

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 19 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . Did you know Artificial Intelligence can pass medical school entrance exams? Will ChatGPT revolutionise the way patients find healthcare information? What are the benefits and risks of this emerging technology? Join Rachael Babin in the second of two podcasts exploring the fas...

ChatGPT: Will it revolutionise cancer patient information? Part 1 31.05.2023 36:36

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 18 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . What is ChatGPT? Will it revolutionise the way patients find healthcare information? How does it compare to ‘Dr Google’s’ responses? Does it provide accurate and referenced information? What are the benefits and risks of this emerging technology? Join Rachael Babin in the firs...

Screening for Fear of Cancer Recurrence 10.05.2023 27:30

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 17 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . How can we distinguish between fear of cancer recurrence and generalised anxiety? How can we measure fear of recurrence and how can we best screen for it? What screening tools are available which can realistically be incorporated into everyday practice? Join our Host Rachael...

What is Adaptive Therapy? ANZadapt Trial with Craig Gedye 23.03.2023 35:58

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 16 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . What is adaptive therapy? How has evolutionary game theory inspired a new approach to prostate cancer treatment? How can non-disruptive creation mitigate administrative pitfalls in clinical research? Join our Host Rachael Babin in conversation with Associate Professor Craig Ge...

Cryopreservation: Preserving Fertility in Children and Young People with Cancer 14.02.2023 32:03

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 15 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . What is ovarian tissue cryopreservation and what role does it play in oncofertility? What are the main changes in the new COSA Fertility Guidelines? How hopeful can we be that young people facing a cancer diagnosis can access the latest fertility preservation technologies? How...

GI Update with Eugene Koay and Lizzy Smyth 03.02.2023 33:42

Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Podcast - Delivering Oncology News Differently Welcome to Episode 14 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . Our Host Rachael Babin chats to radiation oncologist Eugene Koay and medical oncologist Lizzy Smyth, both of whom were international guest speakers at the AGITG meeting in November 2022. Will AI replace radiation onco...

Is Australia Ready for a National Lung Cancer Screening Program? 15.12.2022 26:52

Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Podcast - Delivering Oncology News Differently Welcome to Episode 13 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . Is Australia ready for a national lung cancer screening program? What would the lung screening program look like? Is it cost-effective? How many lives could it save? In today’s episode, our Host Rachael Babin explores...

Ageism in Cancer Care 21.11.2022 36:51

Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Podcast - Delivering Oncology News Differently Welcome to Episode 12 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . How does ageism affect older adults with cancer? What impact does bias have on treatment options and outcomes? If you recognise ageist attitudes, what can you do to combat it? How does the language we use with older p...

Cancer Care in Botswana Part 2 08.11.2022 19:50

Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Podcast - Delivering Oncology News Differently Welcome to Episode 11 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . Have you wondered what it is like to practice radiation oncology in Botswana? How can technology and smartphones be used to optimise cancer care? In today’s episode Rachael Babin speaks to Surbhi Grover, Associate P...

Cancer Care in Botswana Part 1 03.11.2022 20:15

Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Podcast - Delivering Oncology News Differently Welcome to Episode 10 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . Have you wondered what it is like to practice medical oncology in Botswana? In today’s episode, Professor Hans Prenen and Dr Laure-Anne Teuwen chat to Dr Peter Vuylsteke from the University of Gaborone, the capital of B...

Improving head and neck radiotherapy in developing countries in real-time 11.10.2022 18:27

Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Podcast - Delivering Oncology News Differently Welcome to Episode 9 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . Today's episode asks how we can optimise head and neck cancer treatments in developing countries? Can it be done in real-time? Rachael Babin chats to Professor June Corry, about her dynamic and ambitious research...