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The newsletter of the
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Issue 33 - June 2020
Executive Director's Message
Pandemic induced delays have impact on cancer outcomes
Research is emerging showing how the disruptive power of the pandemic can have negative effects on cancer diagnosis and management.

We know that a diagnosis delayed by as little as three months may have clinical impact. For some cancers, this delay can lead to upstaging with potential impact on overall survival. It is a big issue for the cancer community and something the workforce is responding to.
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Equity of access to clinical care
Bendigo Health and Albury Wodonga Health to become VCCC Affiliate Partners
The VCCC has signed Memorandums of Understanding with Bendigo Health and Albury Wodonga Health to become VCCC Affiliate Partners. 
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New consumer remuneration model - case study
Kathleen Wilkins - consumer representative
Ensuring financial recognition for consumers who contribute to VCCC activities is a positive development in our efforts to integrate consumer perspectives into our work. Knowing how to structure payment has been made easier by the introduction of a new consumer remuneration model. This short case study provides a signpost for other organisations wishing to do the same.
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Critical questions and challenges in the COVID-19 era
Expert webinars available to all
In response to the challenges involved with managing cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) partnered with Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium (MPCCC) to develop the Victorian COVID-19 Cancer Network (VCCN). A major initiative of the VCCN has been to provide support, advice and discussion through a webinar series presented by metro and regional experts.
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Investigator-initiated trial guidance at your fingertips
Online resources, templates and guidance
Clinical investigators seeking to develop an investigator-initiated trial (IIT) now have online access to a range of information, definitions, templates and guidance collated from across VCCC alliance members and the Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH) partner organisations.
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Upcoming Events
12 JUNE, CANCER & COVID-19 WEBINAR FROM VCCC & MPCCC
IMPACTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CLINICAL TRIAL SECTOR
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15 JUNE, MONDAY LUNCH LIVE STREAM
PROF GEOFF LINDEMAN, LOST IN TRANSLATION - OR GETTING ABREAST OF BREAST CANCER?
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17 JUNE, VCCC GRAND ROUND BREAST CANCER
A/PROF ELGENE LIM, GARVAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
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2 & 3 JULY, VCCC R&E LEAD PROGRAM, VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM
KNOW YOUR BLOOD: UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING GENOMIC RESULTS IN HAEMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Education & Training
Virtual symposium: Know your blood
Understanding and applying genomic results in haematological disorders
Haematologists at all levels, specialist and advanced practice nurses, researchers and students are invited to a virtual symposium hosted by the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Research & Education Haematology program.
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Master of Cancer Sciences variety of roles
Join the team delivering some of the most up-to-date cancer education in the world

We are currently recruiting for some key roles supporting the development of cancer education and students.

Subject Development Coordinator: Cancer Prevention and Control - 0.2 FTE commencing immediately

Research Project Supervisor - Casual role, paid at hourly rate

Working party member for Cancer Diagnostics subject - Honorary role providing knowledge and advice
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Spotlight on...
The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
Five Master courses open to UICC members - apply by 12 June 2020
The VCCC is a UICC member organisation. As such, staff from VCCC organisations are invited to apply to courses to be delivered later this year by the UICC. Click on the links below to learn more about the courses available and to apply. The deadline for applications is 12 June 2020.
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VCCC May snapshot
1162
Professional development event attendees.
7
Professional development events.
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre members
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