Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

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The newsletter of the
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Issue 27 - November 2019

Executive Director's Message

Developments in childhood cancers

It is heartening to see momentum around childhood cancers with the Australian Government confirming a dedicated day annually to raise awareness of the impact of childhood brain cancer. The inaugural Childhood Brain Cancer Awareness Day on 26 September highlighted the challenges of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) which is one of the most aggressive cancers to affect children, with no known curative therapies. Different cancers...

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Integrating regulatory requirements and producing efficiencies

Trees saved and harmonisation achieved

Sixteen clinical trial sites in Melbourne and regional Victoria are involved in the implementation of a new electronic document management platform which is delivering greater efficiencies.

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How and why do patients contribute to research?

5th Psycho-oncology Conference - a chat with Professor Claire Foster

Last week we hosted the 5th VCCC Psycho-oncology Conference; our longest-running recurring conference. Professor Claire Foster is Professor of Psychosocial Oncology and Director of the Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, University of Southampton, UK and spoke to us at the conference.

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Victoria's excellent outcomes for cancer patients are a result of good management not good luck?

The debate continues...

One of the highlights of the recent VCCC Research Conference was the Great Debate. Our straw poll of people in the room said that it was provocative and passionate. That said, a few facts may have gone missing on the day! We asked two of the debaters to reflect on the key themes...

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Consumer and community engagement is everyone's business

Forthcoming consumer engagement forum 4 December 2019

In the past two years extensive consultation has resulted in a vision for consumer engagement across the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) alliance. And now, many practical examples exist to effectively demonstrate how the VCCC is partnering with consumers to the benefit of Victorians.

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VCCC sponsoring inaugural nurse-led cancer research projects

Three new projects are underway

Three building capability grants worth up to $50,000 each have been awarded to nurses across the alliance to enable new nurse-led collaborative research projects.

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Upcoming Events

14 NOVEMBER 2019, SPECIAL LUNCHTIME SEMINAR

DR DAVID EISENSTAT, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA CANADA, DEVELOPMENTAL REPROGRAMMING OF BRAINSTEM GLIOMAS

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18 NOVEMBER 2019, MONDAY LUNCH LIVE

DR DAVID GYORKI AND DR STEPHEN WONG, UNDERSTANDING THE DORMANT DANGER OF MELANOMA METASTASIS

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22 NOVEMBER 2019, EDUCATION WORKSHOP

CLINICAL RESEARCH DESIGN WORKSHOP, PLAN AND DESIGN YOUR OWN RESEARCH STUDY

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22 NOVEMBER 2019, CANCER NURSE WORKSHOP

ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP

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25 NOVEMBER 2019, MONDAY LUNCH LIVE

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NIALL CORCORAN AND PROFESSOR MICHAEL HOFMAN, PROSTATE CANCER, NEW THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES

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28 NOVEMBER 2019, VCCC SEMINAR

ENDOMETRIAL CANCER: A VISION FOR 2020 AND BEYOND

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29 NOVEMBER 2019, CANCER NURSE WORKSHOP

CAR T-CELL THERAPY FOR NURSES

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4 DECEMBER 2019, CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT

VCCC CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT FORUM 2019

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4 DECEMBER 2019, VCCC SEMINAR

VCCC PANCREATIC SYMPOSIUM, MANAGEMENT OF NON-METASTATIC PANCREATIC CANCER

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4 DECEMBER 2019, EDUCATION WORKSHOP

THE BALANCED RESEARCHER

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6 DECEMBER 2019, NEURO-ONCOLOGY MASTERCLASS

FOCUS ON GLIOMA: FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH BRAIN TUMOURS

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Education & Training

Lead the way in learning about cancer

Casual and part-time job opportunities Master of Cancer Sciences

We are expanding our Master of Cancer Sciences educational team. Apply now for subject development coordinator and tutor roles. A unique new position is also available assisting the creation of online course materials. The role could potentially suit a clinical cancer researcher who also has a flair for online editing and an interest in science communication.

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Clinical Trial Study Coordinator Internships

Apply now for February 2020

Applications close soon for Study Coordinator Interns to join the VCCC SKILLED Program commencing in February 2020. Positions are available for Victorian-based scientific post-doctoral graduates who have completed their PhD thesis in the last two years.

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Spotlight on...

Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre Survey

Incentive prize on offer - closes soon

The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre is keen to hear from health professionals and survivors who provide and receive cancer care, professionals whose role relates to cancer, carers of people with cancer, volunteers and cancer advocates.

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Reprogramming cancer care: The digital future of cancer research

Discuss the future of cancer research and care, particularly in the digital realm

The University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research invites the cancer sector to a discussion of the future of cancer research and care, particularly in the digital realm. This year’s showcase will highlight the role of digital innovations and data in the development of precision prevention, treatment and care for all people affected by cancer.

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Support a research study on Advance Care Planning

Seeking doctors, nurses, social workers and allied health professionals working with people affected by cancer

Advance Care Planning Australia, supported by funding from Cancer Australia, is leading research to help more Australians affected by cancer to access the benefits of advance care planning. The study requires 15 minutes of your time to complete an online survey. Your involvement will help Advance Care Planning Australia help more people with cancer to receive care consistent with their values, goals and preferences.

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