 |  | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE New data shines a light on problems and possibilities |
What a year it has been.
I’d always prefer to start an end-of-year message on a positive note but it’s impossible to ignore that, as I write this, several of our major hospital emergency departments are overwhelmed once again.
So, I start with recognition of the situation in our healthcare system, especially in our member hospitals, and of all the people affected. | | |
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Latest News |  |
 | ‘In the same room, on the same page’: Our consumers’ take on the 2022 COSA ASM The theme of this year’s COSA Annual Scientific Meeting – Equitable cancer care for all – offered a rare and unfiltered view into the raft of inequities still experienced by so many people.
Attending the conference on behalf of the VCCC Alliance was Jo Cockwill, our Deputy Chair of the Cancer Consumer Advisory Committee (CCAC), and Wamba Wamba woman Melissa Sheldon, Consumer Representative on our Health Equity Steering Group.
We asked Jo and Melissa for their reflections on the conference. | | |
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 | Third major regional site signs new partnership agreement The VCCC Alliance is delighted to announce Grampians Health as a Regional Program Partner for the remainder of the Strategic Program Plan 2021-24 (SPP).
The newly formed health service – which stretches from Ballarat to Horsham and beyond – joins Albury/Wodonga Health and Bendigo Health as the third regional site to sign on as a program partner representing a significant boost for the reach of the VCCC Alliance. | | |
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 | Implementing national models utilising telehealth: the Victorian Teletrial Collaborative The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the uptake of telehealth throughout the health system, including the conduct of clinical trials.
This paper written by members of VCCC Alliance, Regional Trial Network and TrialHub Alfred Health identifies the key components that need to be addressed for teletrial uptake and implementation in Victoria.
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 | VCCC Alliance In Person: A/Prof David Kok Meet Associate Professor David Kok, Chair of the VCCC Alliance Cancer Education and Training Advisory Committee, Co-convenor of the Master of Cancer Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and a Radiation oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. |
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 | Exciting opportunities available at VCCC Alliance Considering a change? Our Opportunities page has over 10 roles available throughout Victoria, including a teaching assistant, a bilingual researcher, an executive assistant, internships and more. |
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 | More cancer but better survival The Victorian Cancer Registry released its report Cancer in Victoria 2021 this morning. This invaluable report shines a light on some real positives in cancer care including a five year survival rate of over 70% for the first time, but also predicts a huge uptick in cancer incidence over the next 15 years. Essential reading for anyone working in cancer research and care. |
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Education & Training | |
 | Picchi Award winners honoured at ceremony Irene Deftereos, Asha Bonney and Wenxin Hu were presented with their awards for excellence in cancer research at a ceremony at the VCCC building on November 21 and attended by Prof McArthur and representatives of the Picchi Brothers Foundation.
The winning three researchers presented their findings to the audience at the ceremony, which was also broadcast online. | | |
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 | Inside the SKILLED Internship Program: 'A stepping stone into clinical trials' Hear more about the SKILLED Clinical Trial Internship Program from Marian Lieschke, Manager of the Parkville Cancer Clinical Trials Unit, who was instrumental in establishing the highly-acclaimed program, as well as past interns.
There are SKILLED internships currently available in regional Victoria and metro Melbourne. | | |
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Congratulations...
Recognising outstanding achievements and contributions from across the VCCC Alliance | |
 | Associate Professor Misty Jenkins Congratulations to Associate Professor Misty Jenkins from WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research who has been named a CIB on a Medical Research Future Fund grant that will work to advance the benefits from genomic medicine for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. |
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Upcoming Events | |
12 DEC | MLL: Improving patient responses to immunotherapy Associate Professor Jane Oliaro presents us with research aimed at discovering new therapeutic targets to improve patient responses to immunotherapies.
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6 FEB | World Cancer Day 2023: Closing the Care Gap Equity is everyone’s business. What does equity in cancer mean and why does it matter for patients, for cancer research, clinicians and the community?
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28 APR | Victorian Precision Oncology Summit 2023 Gain the knowledge and skills to help close the gap in molecular testing access and improve cancer outcomes for more Victorians. Save the date › |
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Spotlight On... | |
Master of Cancer Sciences Be taught by leading global cancer experts including VCCC Alliance Executive Director, Professor Grant McArthur and Chair of the VCCC Alliance Cancer Education and Training Advisory Committee, Associate Professor David Kok and learn to connect the latest evidence-based theory to practical skills that improve the clinical care of patients with cancer.
Term 1 intakes close 3 January 2023. Sign up now to accelerate your career in cancer sciences. |
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December Snapshot | |
 | 11 Education and training events |
|  | 328 Education and training event attendees |
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