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Melanoma: When do I scan? | 42 min 1
With the advent of effective medical therapies for melanoma, a pertinent question has arisen: When should we scan our patients?
In this podcast, our multidisciplinary experts, led by A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng, discuss the balance of whether we should be more aggressive in our pursuit of identifying potential metastases or exercise caution to avoid unnecessary scans, radiation exposure and patient anxiety. The discussion concludes with a case study to summarise key learnings.
This podcast is suitable for Medical Oncologists, Oncologists, Surgeons, GPs, Oncology Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
RESOURCES
SPEAKERS
A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Head & Neck Surgeon, Melanoma Institute Australia | Associate Professor of Surgery, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
A/Prof Alexander Menzies
Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal North Shore and Mater Hospitals | Associate Professor of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi
Associate Professor in Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
Dr Edward Hsiao
Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Mater Imaging
Dr Kevin London
Nuclear Medicine Specialist, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead | Clinical Senior Lecturer, The University of Sydney
HOST
Danielle Fischer
Education Program Manager, Melanoma Institute Australia
Declaration of Interest
Please note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (September 2023) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.
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Declaration of InterestDr Maria Gonzalez
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Denise Wilson
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Declaration of InterestKate Willis
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Dr Iris Bartula has no interests to declare.Declaration of Interest | Dr Robert RawsonDr Robert Rawson
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Melanoma: When do I scan? | 42 min
With the advent of effective medical therapies for melanoma, a pertinent question has arisen: When should we scan our patients?
In this podcast, our multidisciplinary experts, led by A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng, discuss the balance of whether we should be more aggressive in our pursuit of identifying potential metastases or exercise caution to avoid unnecessary scans, radiation exposure and patient anxiety. The discussion concludes with a case study to summarise key learnings.
This podcast is suitable for Medical Oncologists, Oncologists, Surgeons, GPs, Oncology Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
RESOURCES
SPEAKERS
A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Head & Neck Surgeon, Melanoma Institute Australia | Associate Professor of Surgery, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
A/Prof Alexander Menzies
Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal North Shore and Mater Hospitals | Associate Professor of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi
Associate Professor in Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest Dr Edward Hsiao
Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Mater Imaging Dr Kevin London
Nuclear Medicine Specialist, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead | Clinical Senior Lecturer, The University of Sydney
HOST
Danielle Fischer
Education Program Manager, Melanoma Institute Australia
Declaration of Interest
Please note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (September 2023) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.
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