 |  | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE Investment to improve cancer outcomes in Victoria's regions |
I was delighted to see the $125 million investment from the Australian Government budget for the Rural, Regional and Remote Clinical Trial Enabling Infrastructure Program to improve access to clinical trials that are vital to reduce disparity in outcomes for rural and regional patients with cancer. Within this, VCCC Regional Oncology Lead, Dr Craig Underhill will head an $18.6 million grant to Border Medical Oncology Research Unit and Regional Trials Network Victoria for the ReViTALISE Project to bridge the metro-regional trials gap by 2025. | | |
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 | Cancer research embraces a shared vision Learning that you have cancer can be a confronting and frightening experience. VCCC consumers are assisting researchers to understand the impacts of a prostate cancer diagnosis on those affected and how tests and treatments can be improved. The way in which consumers have been included in the study development provides a good model for others. | | |
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 | Cancer care on your iPhone - science fiction or strategic? Did you know that in the United States, you can purchase Digital Doctor Gift Certificates? They can be bought in different dollar amounts, like a JB Hi Fi or Bunnings gift card, only you exchange them for a video chat with a doctor via phone, tablet or personal computer. |
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 | Cancer Care Never Stops public awareness campaign Within a week, Victorian COVID-19 Cancer Network campaign videos, encouraging doctor visits and referrals, have been viewed by tens of thousands of people on social media. |
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 | Understanding and addressing moral distress caused by COVID-19 During the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria’s health care workers are likely to encounter moral distress, anxiety and regret arising from ethical challenges in cancer care.
Professor Clare Delany, Clinical Ethicist and Chair of the Victorian COVID-19 Cancer Network (VCCN) Clinical Ethics Expert Advisory Group explains why. |
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Upcoming VCCC Events | |
09 OCT | Unpacking the complexity of providing palliative care services during a pandemic Cancer & COVID-19 Webinar from VCCC & MPCCC Book now › |
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12 OCT | Dr Orazio Vittorio: Targeting intratumoral copper as a novel immunotherapy strategy VCCC Monday Lunch Live Book now › |
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14 OCT | Education series - various topics and dates 14-29 October VCCC Nurse-led Research Hub webinars Book now › |
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14 OCT | Session four: Immunotherapy and breast cancer R&E Lead Breast Cancer Education Series Book now › |
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21 OCT | Delayed cancer diagnoses and the impact on primary care Cancer & COVID-19 Webinar in collaboration with RACGP Book now › |
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29 OCT | Translating liquid biopsies from research into routine clinical practice Symposium moderated by VCCC's Professor Maarten IJzerman (University of Melbourne) and Professor Sarah-Jane Dawson (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) Book now › |
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 | Bright future for clinical trials interns Applications are open for the 2021 SKILLED Clinical Trials Internship program, introducing the prospect of an exciting career in clinical trials. The program is coordinated by the VCCC and supported by the MTPConnect Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry (REDI) initiative. |
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 | Master of Cancer Sciences subject development roles We are looking for passionate educators to design, implement, and deliver the Cancer Across the Lifespan subject (childbearing years, AYA, paediatric) within the new Master of Cancer Sciences program. |
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 | Educational webinars for nurses interested in research Whether you're a recent graduate, keen to extend your skills, take a leadership role, or explore new ideas for quality improvement, the VCCC Nurse-led Research Hub educational webinars will give you the confidence to take on the challenges and improve competency. |
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 | Major global cancer conference in Melbourne In great news for our community, Melbourne will host the annual international Global Academic Programs conference, presented in 2020 by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and MD Anderson Cancer Center (Texas, USA). The conference is free but registration is required. |
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 | VCCC on-demand The VCCC records many of its online educational events and seminars and posts them online for you to watch later at your leisure. It is like your own VCCC on-demand channel. They are free, accessible resources to view and share. |
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For your diary | |
Brain Cancer Summit 2020 The Brain Cancer 2020 Summit is a clinician-led forum to identify unwarranted variations in brain cancer care and outcomes that could be addressed through state-wide action. It is one of the strategies to support consistent implementation of the brain cancer optimal care pathway.
Date: Thursday 22 October 1.30pm - 3.30pm | Thursday 29 October 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Where: Online via Zoom |
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Victorian Cancer Bioinformatics Symposium 2020 An annual scientific meeting focused on the application of bioinformatics in cancer research and clinical practice.
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Where: Online event |
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MPCCC Tech Talk: Dr Nick Wong Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium (MPCCC) Tech Talks engage clinical and research communities with technological innovations in cancer medicine, and are a platform for enhancing research capabilities, encouraging multi-disciplinary interaction, and facilitating a collaborative approach.
NGS at scale : Considerations when designing a High Throughput Genomic Assay for the ASPREE Study
Date: Friday 30 October 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Online via Zoom |
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MPCCC Precision Oncology Seminar: Professor Tony Purcell Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium (MPCCC) Precision Oncology Seminars are an educational forum in which international and local guest speakers present different perspectives on the latest precision oncology research, clinical trials and treatment options.
Insights into the tumour immunopeptidome and its role in personalized immunotherapy
Date: Friday 27 November 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Where: Online via Zoom |
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PaCCCSC and CST Annual Research Forum 2021 Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative (PaCCSC) and Cancer Symptom Trials (CST) Annual Research Forum will be back in 2021 for a forum with the theme Clinical Trials in a Changing World. This will be a joint forum for both PaCCSC and CST, bringing together leaders in palliative care and cancer symptom management.
Date: Thursday 11 March 7.30am – 6.00pm | Friday 12 March 7.30am – 10.00am AEDT
Where: Online via Zoom |
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