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Dr Ashleigh Hamilton
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Cancer is rising in under-50s – but the causes are a mystery

Cancer is often thought of as a disease that mostly affects older people. But worrying new research shows that cancer in younger adults is a growing problem. The study found there’s been a nearly 80% increase in the number of under-50s being diagnosed with cancer globally in the last three decades.

Expert/s: Dr Ashleigh Hamilton
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Dr Joe Dusseldorp
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Integrated prosthetics and reconstruction – 3D printing and virtual surgical planning after cancer surgery

Virtual planning for head and neck reconstruction, a comprehensive multi-disciplinary task that is highly detailed to create prosthetics to exacting standards and precision

Expert/s: Dr Joe Dusseldorp
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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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
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Dr Julia Crawford
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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
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Prof Henry Woo
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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
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A/Prof Dion Forstner & Dr Farshad Kasraei
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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
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Thomas Crow
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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
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Prof Michael Boyer AM
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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
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Dr Emily Isham
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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
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A/Prof Stephen Della-Fiorentina OAM
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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
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Christine Cockburn
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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
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Dr Ian Porter
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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

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