Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest episode of Supportive Care Matters . Join Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and Dr. David Mizrahi, Exercise Physiologist and Research Fellow at the Daffodil Center, University of Sydney. Learn how precisely prescribed exercise can transform not just the physical health but also the clinical outcomes for cancer patients. We break down the distinctions between exercise and physical activity, showing how each contributes uniquely to improved mood,...
Jul 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us Fan Mail Discover the latest breakthroughs from ASCO 2024 with The Oncology Journal Club team! Professor Chris Jackson, who, despite battling the infamous man flu, brings his A-game to dissect the NADINA study. Learn how neoadjuvant ipilimumab and nivolumab are transforming resectable stage 3 melanoma treatment with a remarkable 26 percentage point gain in 12-month event-free survival. Chris shines a spotlight on the innovative design of this trial and its promising implications for redu...
Jun 28, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us Fan Mail Imagine having the latest breakthroughs in oncology from the ASCO 2024 conference delivered with humour, expert insight and personal stories. That's exactly what you'll get in this special episode of the Oncology Journal Club, where Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clark, and Professor Christopher Jackson dissect the most impactful research in a uniquely engaging way. Going beyond the usual presentations, with analysis of practice changing presentations aka 'The Bangers!' Fro...
Jun 21, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest episode of Supportive Care Matters . Join Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and advocate Matthew Zachary, founder of Stupid Cancer and the creative force behind the documentary "Cancer Mavericks." Matthew shares the profound journeys of pioneers who transformed cancer survivorship from the 1960s to the present day. From exhaustive research to heartwarming interviews, discover the intricate process of honouring those who fought tirelessly to imp...
Jun 13, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us Fan Mail Join us on this episode of The Oncology Journal Club Podcast as we dissect the latest research that point to new standards of care. Join our esteemed Hosts, Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson for the low down on the latest oncology papers. Craig looks at how three-agent regimens have revolutionised the treatment of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Kate asks how alcohol affects lethal prostate cancer risk. And CJ explores the...
Jun 06, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest episode of Supportive Care Matters . Join Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and Dr. Wanda Cui as they dive deep into the often overlooked complexities of ovarian toxicity in cancer care. In this engaging conversation, Bogda and Wanda go beyond the surface discussions of fertility to explore the vital importance of a woman's overall ovarian health after cancer treatment. They discuss the far-reaching effects of early menopause triggered by cance...
May 08, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us Fan Mail How do cancer outcomes in New Zealand compare to Australia? How can we optimise post-neoadjuvant treatment in patients with early breast cancer who achieve pathologic complete response? Does bevacizumab improve efficacy when administered with platinum combination therapy and atezolizumab in patients with advanced nonsquamous non small cell lung cancer? And how do AI chatbots perform when asked for cancer treatment recommendations? Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast – y...
Apr 17, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the ninth episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM from Adelaide, Australia. Navigating the silent struggle that many cancer survivors face, this episode promises insights into the lesser-known yet impactful world of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). With the expertise of Professor David Goldstein and Associate Professor Susanna Park, this episode sheds light on how CIPN disrupts daily lif...
Mar 28, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently The Oncology Podcast, part of The Oncology Network , is proud to present Episode 3 in the second series of The Oncology Journal Club Podcast . Dr Kate Clarke explores a clinical conundrum with the latest insights on neo-adjuvant immunotherapy for DMMR, MSI-high GI cancers, discussed with the clarity and depth you've come to expect from our team. For Professor Craig Underhill's main paper segment, Dr. Ashray Gunjur ...
Mar 22, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Journal Club Podcast presents The OJC Meets Ashray Gunjur The Oncology Podcast, part of The Oncology Network , is proud to present the return of The OJC Meets: sister series of The Oncology Journal Club podcast. Our Host Professor Craig Underhill meets Dr Ashray Gunjur as they share insights into the gut microbiome's role in predicting how patients will respond to cancer immunotherapies. Together, they unearth how the tiny worlds within us might hold the key to unlo...
Mar 19, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by The Oncology Network , is proud to present Episode 2 in the second series of The Oncology Journal Club . Our Host Professor Craig Underhill has a great interview on onco-burnout. Dr Kate Clarke talks us through breast cancer highlights from 2023 and Professor Christopher Jackson gets stuck into Prophylactic Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Asymptomatic Bone Metastases. We also...
Feb 28, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the eighth episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM from Adelaide, Australia. In this episode, Bogda chats to Professor Tom J Smith. They discuss the meaning of “supportive” versus “palliative” care and how to use these terms to overcome fear and stigma, and put patient’s needs first. This conversation is produced by The Oncology Network . TO VIEW SH...
Feb 20, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 27 of The Oncology Podcast 's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network . Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer in Australia and advanced disease and early on set disease is increasing. In today’s episode, our Host Rachael Babin is joined by Professor Linda Mileshkin Director of Medical oncology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia. They discuss new treatment options, clinical trials and colla...
Feb 02, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by The Oncology Network , is proud to present the return of The OJC Meets, sister series of The Oncology Journal Club podcast. Professor Christopher Jackson meets Professor Chris Booth to discuss the ins and outs of common sense oncology. For papers, bios and other links visit the Show Notes on our website . For the latest oncology news visit www.oncologynews.com.au . We invite ...
Jan 26, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the seventh episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM from Adelaide, Australia. Cancer is not a funny matter but when it comes to dealing with it, laughter can be a seriously good medicine. To explore the role of humour, play and joy in medicine, Bogda is joined by Dr. Tickle AKA Dr. David Symons. This conversation is produced by The Oncology Network ...
Jan 10, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by The Oncology Network , is proud to present Episode 1 in the second series of The Oncology Journal Club . Join Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson in this trans-Tasman review of 2023 practice-changing papers. For papers, bios and other links visit the Show Notes on our website . For the latest oncology news visit www.oncologynews.com.au ...
Dec 28, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by The Oncology Network , is proud to present Part 2 of our 2023 Review Episode of The Oncology Journal Club . Join Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson in this trans-Tasman review of 2023 practice-changing papers. For papers, bios and other links, visit our website's Show Notes. For the latest oncology news visit www.oncologynews.com.au . ...
Dec 28, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the sixth episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia. Today's podcast explores why cancer needs a 'me too' moment. How can we create respectful healthcare systems for women? What are the long-term effects on maternal orphans impacted by cancer? How does power influence the experience of women with cancer? Today Bogda is chatting ...
Dec 05, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 26 of The Oncology Podcast 's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network . How can we change our inner worlds alongside our healthcare systems? How can we integrate trust and kindness into research projects? How can we build more equity into gastrointestinal cancer care? These were some of the innovative and fascinating topics discussed at the recent AGITG 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting held in Christchurch, Aotearoa, New Zealand. To revie...
Nov 19, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the fifth episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia. Professor Bogda Koczwara AM is chatting to Professor Doan Ngo and Professor Aaron Sverdlov, a married couple who have successfully collaborated on cardio-oncology research. Together they founded the first-in-Australia bench-to-bedside "Cancer and the Heart" cardio-oncology pro...
Nov 07, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 25 of The Oncology Podcast 's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network . Join us as we continue our exploration of the complex and fascinating world of cancer genetics. Our Host Rachael Babin is joined by Dr Hilda High, genetic oncologist from Sydney Cancer Genetics. In this second part of the masterclass, we discuss the practicalities of cancer genetics. Including FAQs from healthcare professionals, ancestry genetic tests, insurance cov...
Oct 27, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 24 of The Oncology Podcast 's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network . Join us as we dive into the complex and fascinating world of cancer genetics. Our Host Rachael Babin is joined by Dr Hilda High, genetic oncologist from Sydney Cancer Genetics. In this first part of the masterclass, they discuss where genetic mutations come from, genetic testing approaches, the differences between germline and somatic tests, and what someone can do ...
Oct 27, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the fourth episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Professor Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia. Join two trailblazers of the Australian oncology community in this candid, uplifting and warm podcast. This varied conversation reflects the diversity of Ian’s rich career. Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and Professor Ian Olver AM discuss medical oncology and the future role of ...
Oct 10, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 23 of The Oncology Podcast 's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network . Liver cancer is currently the seventh deadliest cancer in Australia. Liver cancer mortality rates in Australia continue to grow faster than any other cancer. Incidence rates 3 times higher among men than women and the survival rate is just over 20 per cent. Our Host Rachael Babin chats to Associate Professor Eleonora Feletto about efforts to transform Liver Cancer C...
Sep 20, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the third episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia. A unique international research collaboration in supportive care flourished, despite a nine hour time difference and the COVID pandemic. What are the secrets of success in such stressful circumstances? Why is investing in people as important as investing in projects? In today’s podc...
Aug 24, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the second episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia. How can you improve cancer care support services for thousands of patients at a time? Can systems thinking play a role in transforming youth cancer services? What is important when designing tailored and effective support services for young patients who will be cancer survivors for...
Jul 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 22 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . Could ancient salt-loving microbes found only in salt flats herald a new kind of biomedicine? Could their sun-protective antioxidative reactions be harnessed in the development of new treatment options for hard-to-treat cancers like triple-negative breast cancer? In today's episode, we are transported to Spain - join our Host Rachael Babin in conversation with Professor Rosa Mar...
Jul 12, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us Fan Mail Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara Welcome to the first episode of Supportive Care Matters , a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist, Dr. Bogda Koczwara from Adelaide, Australia. In today's episode, Bogda speaks to Phyllis Berck, marathon runner, feminist and breast cancer survivor, about her work as a Patient Partner with the University Health Network, Toronto, Canada . Born from her own traumatic experiences as a patient and driven by a desire to help othe...
Jun 28, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 21 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . How common are oral cancers? Why is early detection important? Do GPs and Dentists have enough awareness of these cancers? Join our Host Rachael Babin as she discusses these issues with surgeon David Wiesenfeld from Melbourne, Australia. We hope you enjoy listening. For news and podcast updates subscribe to The Oncology Newsletter, a free weekly publication for healthcare profes...
Jun 19, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 20 in our Experts On Point podcast series brought to you by The Oncology Podcast . How often do men with localised prostate cancer regret their treatment decisions? What practical support can be offered to men facing a prostate cancer diagnosis to help them navigate all available treatment options? How can we encourage patients to ask more questions about their cancer? Join our host Rachael Babin once again in conversation with Dr Ben Smith as they discuss a q...
Jun 14, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 20
