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Podcast Published: 20 February 2019


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Please note we are no longer recording information sessions as podcasts. If you missed a recent information session you can watch a video of past webinars here.

Your Immune System and Cancer

Professor Jonathan Cebon

Podcast Published: 5 August 2015


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This podcast was recorded in Aug 2015 and is 18MB. It may take some time to download.

Professor Jonathan Cebon, Director of Medical Oncology at the Austin Hospital and Head of the Cancer Immunobiology Program for the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, has been conducting research into ways in which the immune system may impact on cancer cells. This is a recording of Professor Cebon's talk about the link between the immune system and cancer, immunotherapy and the current research being undertaken to develop new treatments that target cancer cells. The session was held at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, in partnership with Counterpart. View slides from this presentation. Always seek advice from your health professional regarding any medical condition.

Exercise After Gynaecological Cancer Treatment

Helen Eason

Podcast Published: 19 November 2014


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This podcast was recorded in Nov 2014 and is 12MB. It may take some time to download.

Helen Eason is an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist who leads the Multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Unit at Monash Cancer Centre, Moorabbin Hospital. Helen will discuss practical issues to do with physical activity after gynaecological cancer treatment including: why exercise is important, what kind of exercise might be appropriate, what limitations might women experience, and where to get advice. Always seek advice from your health professional regarding any medical condition.

All About Vitamin D

Dr Margo Honeyman

Podcast Published: 15 October 2014


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This podcast was recorded in Oct 2014 and is 21MB. It may take some time to download.

What is vitamin D? Do I have enough of it? Why is it being talked about so much in the last few years? What is the data on cancer and other diseases in relation to vitamin D and how good are the studies? In this session, Dr Margo Honeyman assesses and presents on the latest published results, along with recommendations. Dr Honeyman has worked as a Senior Research Scientist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.

Cancer and Family History

Associate Professor Clare Scott

Podcast Published: 24 July 2014


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This podcast was recorded in Jul 2014 and is 26MB. It may take some time to download.

Women need to make decisions based on their personal and family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer, in regards to future risk. In this podcast Associate Professor Clare Scott discusses the way we approach these issues in family cancer clinics across Australia. There is a lot happening in research in this field and we expect changes in the next 2-3 years opening up possibilities for testing for more women.
Clare is a Medical Oncologist and a Research Fellow at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne.

Aromatase Inhibitors

Kristy Brown

Podcast Published: 23 April 2014


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This podcast was recorded in Apr 2014 and is 17MB. It may take some time to download.

Aromatase Inhibitors are a class of drugs used in the treatment of hormone receptor positive breast and ovarian cancers in post- menopausal women. Kristy Brown, Co-Head, Metabolism & Cancer Laboratory, Prince Henry’s Institute is a researcher with a particular interest in the Aromatase Inhibitors. Kristy will speak about the different types of Aromatase Inhibitors, how they work, their benefits and side effects and recent developments in their use.

Nipple Tattooing

Monique Baldacchino

Podcast Published: 2 April 2014


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This podcast was recorded in Apr 2014 and is 11MB. It may take some time to download.

Monique Baldacchino, Breast Care Nurse at The Royal Women’s Hospital has trained in and practises nipple tattooing (sometimes called micro-pigmentation) after women have undergone breast reconstruction surgery. Monique will talk about the process of tattooing the areola and nipple, the pigments used, when, how and where women can access the service.

Making Sense of the Pathology Results

Dr Leonie Constable

Podcast Published: 22 August 2013


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This podcast was recorded in Aug 2013 and is 14MB. It may take some time to download.

The important role a pathologist plays in the diagnosis of breast or gynaecological cancer is often not well understood. Dr Leonie Constable is Head of Histopathology at Melbourne Pathology. In this session, she explains what happens from the time of the initial biopsy to the test results, the level of information you can expect, the criteria for staging a tumour and how a pathologist works with the rest of the medical team.

Why Exercise?

Judy Sammut

Podcast Published: 14 August 2013


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This podcast was recorded in Aug 2013 and is 14MB. It may take some time to download.

You may have asked yourself “should I exercise after cancer surgery?” or, “what type of exercise should I do?” If so, then this podcast may be for you. Judy Sammut is our Feel Good Gentle Exercise program leader who has also conducted the YWCA ENCORE program for 17 years and is a qualified fitness instructor. In this session she talks about the importance of regular exercise and the benefits of various exercise modalities appropriate for you.

Anxiety

Jane Fletcher

Podcast Published: 11 July 2013


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This podcast was recorded in Jul 2013 and is 18MB. It may take some time to download.

A level of distress or anxiety after a cancer diagnosis is not unexpected, but if not managed may lead to an anxiety disorder. In this presentation, Jane Fletcher, Health Psychologist and Director of the Melbourne Psycho-Oncology Service at Cabrini Health, discusses a range of anxiety disorders and the impact they can have on the individual and family. She also talks about some simple strategies to keep anxiety under control.

Now What? Finding Your New Normal

Dr Carrie Lethborg

Podcast Published: 12 June 2013


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This podcast was recorded in Jun 2013 and is 15MB. It may take some time to download.

What happens after the active treatment for cancer has ended? In this session Dr Carrie Lethborg, Clinical Leader, Cancer Social Work, and Co-ordinator of Psychosocial Cancer Care at St Vincent’s Hospital, talks about the many issues common to women who have completed treatment. She also discusses strategies to assist recovery, goal setting and learning to live with uncertainty.

Out of Sight – NOT Out of Mind!

Ingrid Mitton

Podcast Published: 5 June 2013


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This podcast was recorded in Jun 2013 and is 17MB. It may take some time to download.

Continence issues (bladder and /or bowel control) commonly affect women in mid-life, including those who are perimenopausal or have had gynaecological surgery. Ingrid Mitton, Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist, discusses the practical management of continence in this session.

Please note that there were problems with the recording of this session. We apologise for the low sound quality, but hope it will still be of interest.

Older, Fitter, Stronger

Libby Oldfield

Podcast Published: 22 May 2013


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This podcast was recorded in May 2013 and is 18MB. It may take some time to download.

Libby Oldfield, Director of Fitwise Physiotherapy, will help us understand why it’s important to maintain good health, bone density and fitness as we age. Research shows gentle weight bearing exercises can improve wellbeing and reduce falls, risk of fractures and osteoporosis, and help us lead an active and healthy life.

Living With Uncertainty – for women living with advanced cancer

Tara McKinty

Podcast Published: 15 April 2013


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This podcast was recorded in Apr 2013 and is 18MB. It may take some time to download.

One of the challenges for many women living with advanced cancer is to maintain hope in the face of an uncertain future. The uncertainty of one's health; the ups and downs of treatment and side effects; the ability to plan ahead or not; the relentless round of tests and scans; relationships; finances and whatever else life throws your way. Tara McKinty is an experienced counsellor who has worked for many years with people dealing with life challenging illness and loss. In this session Tara discusses practical strategies to help us live well, nurture ourselves and regain our balance.

Body Image, Self-Esteem and Sexuality After Cancer

Sandra Wilson

Podcast Published: 17 October 2012


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This podcast was recorded in Oct 2012 and is 23MB. It may take some time to download.

Many people experience changes to intimate and sexual aspects of their lives after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. In a fun, frank and sensitive style, Sandra Wilson, Cancer Nurse Specialist from the Cancer Council Victoria, discusses practical strategies to assist us to communicate about sexuality, and to build sexual confidence and enhance intimate relationships after cancer.

Advanced Breast Cancer and Bones

Dr Richard De Boer

Podcast Published: 10 May 2012


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This podcast was recorded in May 2012 and is 29MB. It may take some time to download.

For women living with advanced breast or gynaecological cancer

Dr Richard De Boer, Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Royal Melbourne and Western Hospitals, has significant involvement in clinical trials, both at the Australian and international levels. Richard has a major clinical interest in bone health and believes that there is an important relationship between breast cancer and bones. In this session he talks about new treatments and highlights current thinking and preventative strategies.

Understanding a Naturopath's Approach

Ann-Maree Bortoli and Sofie Mikosa

Podcast Published: 17 October 2011


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This podcast was recorded in Oct 2011 and is 21MB. It may take some time to download.

“Natural” does not automatically make something safe. Naturopathy is a widely used complementary approach to dealing with fatigue, depression, anxiety and stress. Ann-Maree Bortoli and Sofie Mikosa, naturopaths and herbalists from Melbourne Holistic Health, talk about these issues, as well as the symptoms of menopause, and discuss the new evidence on the role and safety of phyto-oestrogens in a very down-to-earth session.

What it Means to Have a Family History of Cancer

Mary-Anne Young

Podcast Published: 30 September 2010


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This podcast was recorded in Sep 2010 and is 19MB. It may take some time to download.

A cancer diagnosis is difficult enough, but factor in a family history of breast or ovarian cancer and the issues and complexities increase significantly.  In this session, Mary-Anne Young, Genetic Counsellor from the Familial Cancer Centre at Peter Mac, explains the implications of a family history of cancer and talks about the role of the Centre, its innovative projects, and the support available to people faced with a family history of cancer.

Breast Surgery – Making Decisions

Jane O'Brien

Podcast Published: 27 October 2005


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This podcast was recorded in Oct 2005 and is 20MB. It may take some time to download.

Jane O'Brien is an experienced breast surgeon who talks about what a breast cancer diagnosis means, the steps involved in surgery, and how she works with women in making decisions about their treatment and care. As part of the session Jane also discusses the common issues and difficulties that are faced by women at this early stage of treatment.