Medical Oncologist, Clinical Researcher & aspiring oncotourist. Passionate about Evidence Based Medicine & clinical trials.
All opinions expressed are my own
Oncology News Update: 'Genomic study of 6000 NCI-MATCH cancer patients leads to new clinical trial benchmarks' has been published on Oncology News Australia - https://t.co/Lxp37wufJx #oncnews
COVID-friendly faculty meeting for #acord2020 kicking off next week. Excited to see what innovative trials ideas we can help create into full fledged protocols @ACORDISM
We reported over 100,000 tests yesterday. Highest number to date.
Our infection rate remains under 1%.
The takeaway?
More tests does not equal more cases. And masks work.
With great sadness we inform you that our dear friend Prof Martin Tattersall AO passed away yesterday. His achievements & dedication to clinical trials pioneered huge gains in cancer survival & his patient-centred research was world-leading. We send his family our condolences.
Anne Kelso from @nhmrc presenting at #ACTAconf - new clinical trials and cohorts grant scheme had 570 trials apply for a total budget sum of over 1 billion dollars.
Only 70million is available... Wow!
Successful applicants to find out in November #fingerscrossed
We were involved in 79 active trials in 2018, helping to recruit nearly 3,000 patients. Our staff were authors on 178 journal articles - not bad for a calendar year. Read our annual report https://t.co/NYZshjh9EQ @TrialsCentre#clinicaltrials#clinicalresearch
Three risk factors for ONJ (osteonecrosis of the jaw) with zolendronic acid:
1. short dosing interval
2. dental disease
3. smoking
Van Poznak, abst 11502, #ASCO19, #SWOGOnc
Three key components of palliative care (per WHO):
1. Symptom relief
2. Advanced care planning
3. Multidisciplinary care
—@maryam_lustberg #ASCO19#hpm#pallonc
Australia has managed to push #pancreaticcancer 5yr survival rates into double digits (8.7 --> 12%). Testament to our quality oncology and surgical services, universal health care system, & researchers around the world. @Kaubo https://t.co/k9UvYSDMh9