Prostate Cancer 2020 Summit
Victorian Tumour SummitsCo-designing a prostate cancer support portal
BroSupPORT
Defining pancreatic cancer resectability
Dr Charles PilgrimUpcoming events
Big Aussie Barbie 2020
Prostate Cancer 2020 Summit
Victorian Tumour Summits
The online Prostate Cancer 2020 Summit is a little over three weeks away, with the first session to be held on Friday 4 December, 2.30pm–4.30pm. The second and final session will be held at the same time the following week on Friday 11 December. There are currently over 100 registrants – urologists and radiation/medical oncologists yet to register are encouraged to do so. The prostate summit will include a consumer presentation, real-time graphic recording and break-out rooms for audience participation.
Co-designing a prostate cancer support portal
BroSupPORT
The Prostate Cancer Outcomes Registry - Victoria collects quality of life surveys from men with prostate cancer. At the end of the survey, patients are advised to contact their treating doctor, GP or the Cancer Council Information and Support line if they want further advice on managing their symptoms. Research staff at the Registry saw an opportunity to provide more assistance to these men...SEE MORE
Defining pancreatic cancer resectability
Dr Charles Pilgrim
A pilot of a project aiming to develop a synoptic report defining resectability status in pancreatic cancer commenced at two health sites, The Austin and The Alfred, in October 2020. This pilot will run for one year. Agreeing upon a standardised definition of what constitutes surgical resectability is a critical area of need in the treatment of pancreatic cancer...SEE MORE
Big Aussie Barbie 2020
It's the ten year anniversary of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia's Big Aussie Barbie. This event has raised over seven million dollars during its time. To join in this year, sign up to host a barbecue 27–29 November. Prostate cancer impacts one in six men – help raise awareness, increase support and fund research for those affected.
