Join us for the ANZCHOG Pre-Conference Education Day, where oncology research and clinical care experts will come together to explore evidence-based, multidisciplinary care for oncology/ haematology patients and families throughout the cancer journey. This educational event is tailored for medical professionals, allied health practitioners, psychosocial staff and clinical and trial researchers, fostering a holistic approach to patient care. It will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, oral abstract presentations and themed topic sessions with presentations on research and clinical initiatives in the areas of clinical interventions, bone marrow transplant, ethical challenges, late effects and survivorship care.
Please note, parents and/or carers of a children treated for cancer are welcome to attend this session, those interested are encouraged to express their interest via info@asm-anzchog.com
Please note, parents and/or carers of a children treated for cancer are welcome to attend this session, those interested are encouraged to express their interest via info@asm-anzchog.com
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0800-0900 |
Registration Open |
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0900-0915 |
Welcome A/Prof Maria McCarthy |
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Chair: A/Prof Maria McCarthy
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0915-0945 |
“Don’t forget us”: Improving quality of life, communication, and swallowing outcomes in children with brain cancer and leukaemia. A/Prof Kimberley Docking |
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0945-1000 |
The time is right: evaluation of the need for speech pathology in paediatric oncology centers to improve child health outcomes Siew-Lian Spitz |
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1000-1015
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Early intervention for the physically vulnerable child: a pathway to improve frailty outcomes. Dr Sarah Grimshaw |
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1015-1030
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Dietetics Nutrition Support in Paediatric Patients After Bone Marrow Transplant. Regina Tilyard |
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1030-1100 |
Morning Tea |
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Chair: Amanda Carter
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1100-1130 |
Lotus Lab: A digital app companion for families at the end of cancer treatment. Dr Cinzia De Luca |
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1130-1145 |
Supporting Paediatric Oncology Patients with Hospital-Based Occupations by Exploring Procedural Care using Interpretive Description. Emma Kerr |
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1145-1200 |
Prospective longitudinal evaluation of distress measures for parents of children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Dr Clare Parker |
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1200-1215 |
Risky, protective, and preventive health behaviours among childhood cancer survivors: An Australian and New Zealand cross-sectional survey. Dr Lauren Ha |
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1215-1300 |
Lunch |
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1300-1310 |
MY ROOM Children's Cancer Charity Mission |
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Chair: Dr Cinzia DeLuca
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1310-1410 |
Symptoms and Functional Outcomes in Paediatric Brain Tumour Survivorship: Possibilities for Proton Sparing. Prof Lisa Kahalley |
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Chair: A/ Prof Jeneva Oban
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1410-1435 |
Taikurrinthi - working together for culturally safe care; a case study. Shandelle Hill Troy Tongerie |
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1435-1500 |
Te Mana o te Awa – The Power of the River. Mrs Ellyn Proffit |
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1500-1530 |
Afternoon Tea |
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Chair: A/Prof Maria McCarthy and Dr Gordon Miles
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1530-1600 |
Navigating precision medicine for childhood cancer: Psychosocial considerations. Dr Kate Hetherington |
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1600-1730 |
Ethical challenges related to HSCT sibling donors (presentation/ panel discussion). A/ Prof Michael Marks Dr Katie Moore Dr Adam Nelson |
