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November 2022

Pancreatic Cancer Trials Offering Hope

For pancreatic cancer patients, clinical trials run at The Alfred can offer new hope in addition to conventional forms of treatment. Director of Oncology at The Alfred, Prof Mark Shackleton, said that the work carried additional significance, as pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult to treat.

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Technology Fast Tracks Early Skin Cancer Detection

In a possible breakthrough for the early detection and diagnosis of skin cancer, Victorian researchers are testing how artificial intelligence (AI) can become a powerful and readily accessible tool for dermatologists

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Australian-first Cancer Treatment Successful at Monash Health 

An Australian-first treatment for cancer found in the kidney has been successfully administered at Monash Health with fantastic results.

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Have Your Say on the Australian Cancer Plan

Feedback is now being sorted on the Draft Australian Cancer Plan. This 10-year plan for national action, with two and five year goals and visionary 10-year ambitions, will set a transformative agenda to accelerate world-class cancer outcomes and improve the lives of all Australians affected by cancer.

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Pancreas Models May Save a Life

The Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth has sent 3,000 pancreas models to GP clinics across Victoria to improve education and awareness of pancreatic cancer. The disease is the third largest cause of cancer deaths and is expected to become the second largest cancer killer by 2030.

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Job Opportunity: Senior Project Officer

Come and join the MPCCC team! We are seeking a Senior Project Officer who will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of clinical research projects within the MPCCC.

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Towards the establishment of an MPCCC unified pan-cancer Molecular Tumour Board Meeting

Are you a clinician interested in Molecular tumour board meetings? 

We're asking for your feedback on this critical component of the MPCCC Precision Cancer Program which will help to inform our ongoing planning. This survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Survey closes 9 December 2022.

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RESOURCES

Our Mob and Cancer: A National Website to Help Looking Out for our Mob

Our Mob and Cancer is the first Australian co-designed website developed to provide a central source of evidence-based cancer information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer and their families and communities and the health professionals who care for them. This interactive and culturally safe website provides information and resources grounded in the knowledge systems of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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Genomic Testing in Familial Cancer

Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance is offering an online and free genomics workshop for medical specialists working in familial cancer.

Sat 3 December 2022, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AEDT
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V-CTEC

V-CTEC is a not for profit, Victoria wide, member-based education platform, hosting a suite of evidence- based, interactive clinical trials education opportunities suitable for a range of learning needs.

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Melanoma Tumour Summit

The Melanoma 2022 Summit was held Friday 14 October as a hybrid event in Melbourne CBD. Over 80 attendees heard presentations and participated in small-group work to generate ideas for local and state-wide improvement to Victorian melanoma cancer care.

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Don't Miss a Moment

VACCHO’s ‘Don’t Miss a Moment’ Campaign aims to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in cancer screening and health checks to help improve the health and wellbeing of Community. 

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Cancer Council Victoria’s New Online Services Guide – My Cancer Guide

Linking to more than 450 support services across Victoria, the online guide helps people to search for the support services they need based on their cancer and location. Services include psychological support, help at home, wigs and scarves, exercise programs, treatment centres, financial counselling and much more.

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

SMICS Funding Program 2022-23

The SMICS Funding program round 2022/2023 opens on Monday 5 December 2022.

Eligible health services are invited to lodge their expressions of interest by 23 January 2023 for projects that are designed to have a positive impact on the quality of patient care and experience. 

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MRFF – Genomics Health Futures Mission Grant

The National Health and Medical Research Council, via the Medical Research Future Fund, invites applications for its genomics health futures mission grant. This aims to improve the lives of Australians by accelerating research that delivers more effective testing, diagnosis and treatment, facilitates the adoption of new interventions, and consolidates Australia’s international leadership in genomics. 

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Supporting People with Cancer Grants

Cancer Australia invites applications for its supporting people with cancer grants. These support people affected by cancer by supporting community organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. The aim is to fund evidence-based initiatives to reduce the impact of cancer.

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MPCCC Tech Talk – SAVE THE DATE

Dr Heidi Fettke will host the MPCCC’s last Tech Talk for 2022, discussing cell free DNA assay.

Date: Friday 2 December
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Cost: Free
Where: Online

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COVID-19 and Cancer Care – An Update for Healthcare Professionals

As the next COVID-19 wave swells in Victoria, tune in for an expert update on the latest advice and protections for patients with cancer.  

When: Thursday 1 December
Time: 5pm to 5.45pm
Where: Online
Who should attend: Healthcare professionals
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ICG-2023 Congress

Over the six days, the Congress will offer a series of plenary sessions, symposia, workshops and poster presentations. The theme: Genetics and Genomics - Linking Life and Society highlights the breadth of the Congress in covering fundamental discoveries in our science and applications to health, agriculture and the environment.

Date: 16-21 July 2023
Time: 9am to 5pm
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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MLL: Predictive Models to Guide Melanoma Therapy

Join Associate Professor Alexander Menzies and Dr Ines Pires da Silva for a presentation of clinical and molecular tools that can guide the selection of therapy for melanoma patients.

When: Monday 28 November
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Where: Online
Who should attend: Medical oncologists, surgical oncologists
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MLL: Optimising BH3 Mimetics in B Cell Malignancies

Dr Mary Ann Anderson will explain the history and main current uses of BH3 mimetics in B cell malignancies while highlighting key areas where these agents can be optimised.

When: Monday 5 December
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Where: Online
Who should attend: Medical and nursing staff with an interest in B cell malignancies. Students and scientists with an interest in clinical translation
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A Shared Vision: Prioritising Consumers in Research

When: Wednesday 7 December
Time: 10am to 12pm (approximate times)
Where: Remote (equity of access across Victoria)

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From Concept to Clinic and Back

Associate Professor Andrew Redfern will showcase the latest developments in breast cancer-related research currently ongoing in Western Australia

When: Wednesday 30 November
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Where: Online
Who should attend: Anyone interested in breast cancer

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MPCCC Precision Cancer Seminars are recorded and available to watch on YouTube at any time. Catch up on presentations from Dr Alex Swarbrick, Dr Simon Chu, Professor Melissa Southey, Professor Tony Purcell, Associate Professor Joseph Rosenbluh, Professor Felix Feng, Professor Sean Grimmond, Dr James Lee and more.

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Immune control of cytomegalovirus reactivation in stem cell transplantation
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The context, contribution and consequences of addressing the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploration of executive nurses' perspectives
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Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium (MPCCC) is a strategic alliance of health service and research organisations working in partnership to improve cancer outcomes through integrated, collaborative and innovative research, service improvement and clinical care programs. We are a consortium made up of clinical, research and allied partner organisations. 
Clinical partners
Alfred Health; Monash Health; Eastern Health; Peninsula Health; 
Cabrini Health; Epworth HealthCare

Research partners
Monash University; Hudson Institute of Medical Research

Allied partners
Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (SMICS); 
Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre (Monash Partners).
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