Shell Taylor

Ocular melanoma survivor, wife and mother to 2

[Shell Taylor @ShellTaylor8]

7 years ago my eye had to be removed to save my life.

7 years on - I've become a lay expert on reading blood tests, skin checks and medical research.

This year I share my journey.

Have you registered yet? #rarecancer @AnthonyMJoshua @AOMA_MASC @MASC_Trials

[Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials) @MASC_Trials]

Don’t miss the Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance Virtual Summit, Sat 24 June! Register free: https://t.co/NeGwd4a7do
✅ 4 international experts
✅ 15 Australian experts
✅ 2 consumers
@AnthonyMJoshua @IrisMelanoma @HelenRizos @PeterGorayski @CPH_ECU @OlofssonBagge @MRFCureOM

[Melanoma Institute Australia @MelanomaAus]

In our third episode of our special vodcast series, Redefining Immunotherapy: Lessons from Melanoma, our experts focus on one of the most important challenges in modern cancer care: immunotherapy toxicity.

From subtle early warning signs to life-threatening immune-related adverse events, this episode explores how clinicians can better predict, recognise and manage toxicity while still maximising the life-saving potential of immunotherapy.

Led by @ProfGLongMIA, the panel of experts - including Prof Alex Menzies, A/Prof Matteo Carlino and A/Prof Ines da Silva - share real-world insights from decades of combined experience, including:
• how to educate patients to improve early reporting of symptoms
• when to pause treatment and why “less can be more”
• practical approaches to managing colitis, hepatitis, pneumonitis and neurological toxicities
• the evolving role of steroids, infliximab and targeted immunosuppression
• why early intervention can improve both quality of life and survival outcomes.

Packed with nuanced clinical discussion, relatable patient scenarios and candid expert debate, this episode delivers valuable insights for healthcare professionals using immunotherapy across melanoma and other cancer settings.

Watch on YouTube> https://t.co/qNFa7MYc0F.
If you missed our earlier episodes, take a look on YouTube or search “Melanoma Insights” in Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

#Immunotherapy #Vodcast

[ABC News @abcnews]

#BREAKING: Victoria Police have revealed they “strongly believe” fugitive Dezi Freeman is in the Mount Buffalo National Park area deceased.

It comes as police and volunteers begin a five day search of 1.3 kilometres of land in the park over five days. https://t.co/PD9s2vY610

[NSW RFS @NSWRFS]

Have you ever wondered what it looks like to fly around a fire? This is the view from the Air Attack Supervisor as they circle overhead on the Brassknocker Fire, which is burning in remote terrain on the NSW Far South Coast.

[Cancer Australia @CancerAustralia]

Lung cancer is a common cancer affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. During #LungCancerAwarenessMonth visit #OurMobAndCancer for culturally safe information including what you and your mob can do to reduce your #LungCancer risk: https://t.co/VtoxEPKlI5

[Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials) @MASC_Trials]

Driving change for melanoma & skin cancer in Australia!
Great to join @AMSCA, @Medison, @Solbari & partners at Parliament House for the BBQ lunch and @MSCAN’s first Thought Leadership Roundtable.

#SkinCancerAwareness #Melanoma #MSCAN #ACD #AMSCA #Medison #Solbari #SkinHealth

[Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials) @MASC_Trials]

🌞 Proud to join the melanoma & skin cancer community at Parliament House for the Start of Summer BBQ with Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness.

Thank you MSCAN & Co-Chairs Jason Clare MP & Darren Chester MP.

#SkinCancerAwareness #auspol #MSCAN #AMSCA

[Shell Taylor @ShellTaylor8]

Rural living is full of surprises & happy it wasn’t on the toilet seat - found behind the glass sugar container in the kitchen #redback #Australia

[Region Canberra @RegionCanberra]

A drug used to treat diabetes and chronic disease is to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, making it cheaper for almost 70,000 Australians https://t.co/ixtFWkESjr

[Somewherewithpaws @JustKimfromoz]

Happy Trick or Treating friends ❤️ from 🇦🇺

[Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) @AOMA_MASC]

🗣️Join Dr David Ancona-Lezama live at the 2025 AOMA Virtual Summit for their educational talk: ‘Update on Prompt Diagnosis of Choroidal Melanoma' on Saturday 8 November. https://t.co/VRTMPFV3dI

[Melanoma Institute Australia @MelanomaAus]

As melanoma in situ (MIS) diagnoses rise, concerns about overdiagnosis are growing - with real implications for patients, clinicians and the health system.
In this episode of our podcast 'Melanoma Insights for Professionals', experts from dermatology, pathology, psychology and research come together to explore the drivers of overdiagnosis, the psychological impact of an MIS label, and the role of emerging diagnostic tools and data.
This podcast is suitable for multidisciplinary specialist, primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Search “Melanoma insights” via your favourite podcast app or listen via the Melanoma Education Portal link here (Clinicians only; free log in required) > https://t.co/75o1fNRyGv
#MelanomaInsights #MelanomaInSitu

[Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) @AOMA_MASC]

🗣️Join A/Prof Claire Phillips live at the 2025 AOMA Virtual Summit for their talk: ‘Stereotactic radiotherapy for posterior choroidal melanoma’ on Saturday 8 November. https://t.co/VRTMPFV3dI

[Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) @AOMA_MASC]

Registrations now open! Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) Virtual Summit, 8 Nov. This free, online event will feature international & Australian ocular melanoma experts and consumer sessions.
Register: https://t.co/zmanVoBqfI

[James Dreyfus @DreyfusJames]

If you watch one thing today, make it this.

I’m so glad for this marvellous girl. But it was a close call, as she explains.

“You’re just a Tomboy”

[A/Prof Ben Smith @bensmithphd.bsky.social @cancer_K2A]

Findings from Project Shirley show that #Cancer #FearofRecurrence is common & burdensome in early stage HR+ HER- #BreastCancer patients (90% greatest concern), but that discussion of prognosis & related FCR can help reduce the impact #BCT2025

[A/Prof Ben Smith @bensmithphd.bsky.social @cancer_K2A]

Two current studies focused on addressing #FCR in practice for #BCT2025 folks
1. Evaluation of brief online training module to provide culturally sensitive FCR support
2. Adaptation of a brief clinician-delivered intervention (CIFeR) for people with advanced cancer @JiaJennyLiu

[A/Prof Ben Smith @bensmithphd.bsky.social @cancer_K2A]

Thanks to @BCTrialsANZ for the opportunity to present on translating #cancer #FearofRecurrence research into practice at #BCT2025 If you want to learn more about the clinical pathway we’ve developed to facilitate this watch this 2 min video https://t.co/sqSxbgfuvM #BCSM #supponc

[Melanoma Institute Australia @MelanomaAus]

A study has been released investigating the effectiveness of a #MelanomaCareProgram for patients with #EarlyStageMelanoma who had varying degrees of fear of cancer recurrence after treatment of their primary #melanoma. The results showed the program was effective in reducing short term #FearOfRecurrence, with efforts now needing to focus on interventions to address longer-term fears. Read more > https://t.co/hGI0M5RgnX

[Cancer Australia @CancerAustralia]

It’s #MelanomaMarch! Be sun smart and protect your skin from #melanoma in the following ways:
👕 Cover your skin with sun-protective clothing
🧴 Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF30+ or higher
🧢 Wear a hat
🕶️ Wear sunglasses
🏖 Stay in the shade
Visit https://t.co/7dPLyySLQA

[ABC News @abcnews]

Queenslanders are being warned against getting bitten by mosquitoes after the Japanese encephalitis virus was found in Brisbane. https://t.co/l2ZpEwyOrm