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Oncology

Clinical Articles

Persistent neck lump – cancer till proven otherwise

Although still classed as a ‘rare cancer’, the incidence of cancer of the oropharynx continues to rise thanks largely to the prevalence of HPV-16, says Sydney ENT specialist Dr Julie Crawford.

Expert/s: Dr Linda Calabresi

ENT, Oncology

Podcasts

Management of a persistent neck mass in an adult

The incidence of oropharyngeal cancers is rapidly rising, and the major causes are HPV infection (HPV16 subtype) and smoking - How to diagnose, investigate and refer patients with a lump in the neck, and the ongoing role of health professionals

Expert/s: Dr Julia Crawford

Oncology, Urology

Videos

Degarelix injections for the treatment of prostate cancer

In this Product Explainer Urologist Prof Henry Woo explains the role of degarelix injections as part of the management of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer (3 mins).

Expert/s: Prof Henry Woo

Oncology

A/Prof Dion Forstner & Dr Farshad Kasraei

Podcasts

The role of radiation therapy in the management of keratinocyte cancer – Lecture

In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof Dion Forstner & Dr Farshad Kasraei explain that radiation therapy is the most effective non-invasive option for keratinocyte cancer lesions, with 5-year control rates approaching surgery. It also complements surgery well in the adjuvant setting for high-risk disease. Advances in technology and an understanding of radiobiological processes has allowed it to be applied to a wider variety of disease presentations, whilst mitigating acute and chronic side effects.

Expert/s: A/Prof Dion Forstner & Dr Farshad Kasraei

Oncology

Clinical Articles

When to recommend radiotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancers

When given the option between recommending a non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) patient for either surgery or radiotherapy, GPs will often choose the surgical route.

Expert/s: Thomas Crow

Oncology

Podcasts

What’s new in lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause (19%) of cancer deaths in Australia, and 15% occur in non-smokers.

Expert/s: Prof Michael Boyer AM

Oncology

Podcasts

Supporting patients with a rare cancer

The cancer navigators can help find necessary information, suggest referral pathways, support resources, help to access clinical trials and even medications and treatments that may be otherwise too expensive.

Expert/s: Dr Emily Isham

Oncology

Podcasts

The role of the GP during a rare cancer journey

How to navigate and manage a rare presentation of a common cancer. The supports and resources available to GPs to assist in supporting patients to navigate this space

Expert/s: A/Prof Stephen Della-Fiorentina OAM, Dr Vince Roche

Oncology

Podcasts

What are rare cancers… and are all cancers rare?

Most common cancers are becoming differentiated into to progressively smaller subgroups resulting in many being classed as rare cancers - this fine tuning allows for personalised care and targeted therapies

Expert/s: Christine Cockburn

Oncology

Podcasts

Therapeutic options for patients with skin field cancerisation

Emerging treatments, such as widefield radiation therapy, which can target large areas of both cancer and pre-cancerous lesions.

Expert/s: Dr Ian Porter

Oncology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Conversations: Preservation of Fertility and Fertility Options During and after Cancer Therapy | Part two

The last twenty years has seen major developments in the preservation of fertility and parenthood options for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Expert/s: A/Prof Kate Stern

Oncology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Conversations: Preservation of Fertility and Fertility Options During and after Cancer Therapy | Part one

There are now national and international guidelines for the fertility management of these patients.

Expert/s: A/Prof Kate Stern

Oncology

Persistent neck lump – cancer till proven otherwise

Although still classed as a ‘rare cancer’, the incidence of cancer of the oropharynx continues to rise thanks largely to the prevalence of HPV-16, says Sydney ENT specialist Dr Julie Crawford.

Management of a persistent neck mass in an adult

The incidence of oropharyngeal cancers is rapidly rising, and the major causes are HPV infection (HPV16 subtype) and smoking - How to diagnose, investigate and refer patients with a lump in the neck, and the ongoing role of health professionals

Degarelix injections for the treatment of prostate cancer

In this Product Explainer Urologist Prof Henry Woo explains the role of degarelix injections as part of the management of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer (3 mins).

The role of radiation therapy in the management of keratinocyte cancer – Lecture

When to recommend radiotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancers

When given the option between recommending a non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) patient for either surgery or radiotherapy, GPs will often choose the surgical route.

What’s new in lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause (19%) of cancer deaths in Australia, and 15% occur in non-smokers.

Supporting patients with a rare cancer

The cancer navigators can help find necessary information, suggest referral pathways, support resources, help to access clinical trials and even medications and treatments that may be otherwise too expensive.

The role of the GP during a rare cancer journey

How to navigate and manage a rare presentation of a common cancer. The supports and resources available to GPs to assist in supporting patients to navigate this space

What are rare cancers… and are all cancers rare?

Most common cancers are becoming differentiated into to progressively smaller subgroups resulting in many being classed as rare cancers - this fine tuning allows for personalised care and targeted therapies

Therapeutic options for patients with skin field cancerisation

Emerging treatments, such as widefield radiation therapy, which can target large areas of both cancer and pre-cancerous lesions.

Clinical Conversations: Preservation of Fertility and Fertility Options During and after Cancer Therapy | Part two

The last twenty years has seen major developments in the preservation of fertility and parenthood options for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Clinical Conversations: Preservation of Fertility and Fertility Options During and after Cancer Therapy | Part one

There are now national and international guidelines for the fertility management of these patients.

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Although still classed as a ‘rare cancer’, the incidence of cancer of the oropharynx continues to rise thanks largely to the prevalence of HPV-16, says Sydney ENT specialist Dr Julie Crawford.

The incidence of oropharyngeal cancers is rapidly rising, and the major causes are HPV infection (HPV16 subtype) and smoking - How to diagnose, investigate and refer patients with a lump in the neck, and the ongoing role of health professionals

In this Product Explainer Urologist Prof Henry Woo explains the role of degarelix injections as part of the management of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer (3 mins).

When given the option between recommending a non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) patient for either surgery or radiotherapy, GPs will often choose the surgical route.

Lung cancer is the leading cause (19%) of cancer deaths in Australia, and 15% occur in non-smokers.

The cancer navigators can help find necessary information, suggest referral pathways, support resources, help to access clinical trials and even medications and treatments that may be otherwise too expensive.

How to navigate and manage a rare presentation of a common cancer. The supports and resources available to GPs to assist in supporting patients to navigate this space

Most common cancers are becoming differentiated into to progressively smaller subgroups resulting in many being classed as rare cancers - this fine tuning allows for personalised care and targeted therapies

Emerging treatments, such as widefield radiation therapy, which can target large areas of both cancer and pre-cancerous lesions.

The last twenty years has seen major developments in the preservation of fertility and parenthood options for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.

There are now national and international guidelines for the fertility management of these patients.

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