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Surgical and systemic updates in melanoma | 3 hr 7 min 1
In these engaging recorded presentations from the Northern Rivers Melanoma Specialists’ Update, our multidisciplinary experts explore how wide local excision, sentinel node biopsy, and neoadjuvant therapy are reshaping melanoma care.
With insights from key trials and practical implications across disciplines, this session supports co-ordinated, contemporary management for all clinicians involved in melanoma treatment.
The final video is a multidisciplinary case study panel discussion featuring all speakers.
Please note: All 4 presentations must be viewed to obtain a Statement of Completion for your CPD records.
Video 1: Surgical management of melanoma and sentinel node assessment (A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi) – 64 min
Video 2: Updates in Medical Oncology: Early Melanoma (Dr Mark Flower) – 24 min
Video 3: Updates in Medical Oncology: Metastatic Melanoma (A/Prof Martin Tio) – 15 min
Video 4: Multidisciplinary management of melanoma: Case study panel discussions (Chaired by Dr David Ryan and featuring all speaker plus A/Prof Paul Fishbur, Dr Alexandra Currie and A/Prof Jon Stretch) – 84 min
This recording is suitable for Surgeons, Oncologists, Medical Oncologists. Skin Cancer GPs, General GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:- Describe the current role of wide local excision and margin selection in the surgical management of melanoma.
- Explain the indications for sentinel lymph node biopsy and its implications for staging, prognosis, and treatment access.
- Summarise the evidence supporting neo-adjuvant and adjuvant systemic therapy in resectable stage III melanoma.
- Interpret key findings from recent trials (e.g. MSLT-2, SWOG S1801, NADINA) and their relevance to clinical decision-making.
- Collaborate effectively across disciplines to optimise timing of referral, treatment sequencing, and shared care planning.
SPEAKERS
A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi
Associate Professor in Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney
Dr Mark Flower
Medical Oncologist, St Vincent’s Lismore
A/Prof Martin Tio
MMedical Oncologist, The Tweed Hospital
A/Prof Paul Fishburn
Associate Professor, The University of Queensland | Skin Cancer GP, Norwest Skin Cancer Centre | Education Committee Member, Melanoma Institute Australia
Dr Alexandra Currie
Anatomical Pathologist, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology
A/Prof Jonathan Stretch
Plastic Surgeon, Melanoma Institute Australia
CHAIR
Dr David Ryan
General Surgeon, St Vincent’s Hospital Lismore
Please note that this presentation was accurate at the time of recording (July 2025) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.
MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from:
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Module1.103 hour 07 min