The Oncology Podcast
The Oncology Podcast including The Oncology Journal Club Podcast by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson; and Supportive Care Matters by Dr. Bogda Koczwara.Oncology News and Expert Analysis from a unique Australian viewpoint. Proudly brought to you by The Oncology Network. The Oncology Network are producers of digital resources that support busy oncology health professionals. For more information visit our website www.oncologynetwork.com.au.We also invite Healthcare Professionals to subscribe to The Oncology Newsletter and our Oncology Portal for free and exclusive resources at: www.oncologynetwork.com.au
PBS Update (March 2026): Landmark Ipi–Nivo Listing + Toripalimab and Cabozantinib
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Australia’s PBS has introduced it’s first pan-tumour reimbursement listing for the immunotherapy combination nivolumab plus ipilimumab. In this inaugural episode of PBS Update, Professor Craig Underhill and Rachael Babin break down the key oncology changes from the March 2026 PBS update, including new listings for toripalimab and cabozantinib.
Follow PBS Update for regular discussions on PBS listings, cancer drug access and oncology policy changes affecting Australian clinicians.
Visit the Show Notes for links to the PBS updates disc...
S4 E1: The Oncology Journal Club: Hot Flushes, Aspirin and AI
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The Oncology Journal Club Podcast hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Chris Jackson | Proudly Produced by The Oncology Network
Visit oncologynetwork.com.au for Show Notes, to send us Voice Notes and more information.
We explore practical wins and bold ideas across supportive care, colorectal cancer prevention, immunotherapy timing, digital triage and equity. From halving hot flushes with an NK1/NK3 blocker to biomarker-guided aspirin in colon cancer, we weigh value, risk and what truly improves lives.
• Elinzanetant cutting severe hot flushes and...
S3E11 The Oncology Journal Club Podcast: End of Year Special!
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Welcome back to The Oncology Journal Club podcast — our favourite episode of the year!
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson.
The team reflect on the achievements of 2025, highlighting key developments, initiatives and papers that have made — and will continue to make — a real impact on clinical practice. As CJ says, it’s a privilege to work in what is the “single most innovative and thoughtful field in all of medicine” — and we are indeed lucky to have our brains tickled...
S3E10 The Oncology Journal Club: I am large, I contain multitudes!
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
Welcome back to The Oncology Journal Club podcast, your essential dose of the latest oncology research, expert analysis and our trademark blend of healthy scepticism and bad jokes.
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson.
This week’s episode really does contain multitudes, with an incredibly eclectic mix of papers.
Craig looks at the ef...S3E9 The Oncology Journal Club Podcast: ESMO 2025 Special Part 2
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
Kate Clarke takes over hosting duties!
Join our expert trio — Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson — for the usual OJC antics in Part 2 of our ESMO Special.
Craig talks us through the GU and lung highlights, while the team each share their top ‘practice-changing’ abstracts. Plus, CJ chats with Susie Stanway about the upcoming London G...
S3E8 The Oncology Journal Club Podcast: ESMO 2025 Special Part 1
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
Are you ready for some ESMO Bingo? Yes—it’s that time of year again!
Join our expert hosts Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson for the usual OJC antics.
This is Part 1 of our ESMO Special, where the team cover ovarian, breast, melanoma and GI. Expect the usual nuanced analysis and a few naugh...
AGITG ASM 2025: Special Preview
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Welcome to Episode 29 of The Oncology Podcast’s Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network.
AGITG ASM 2025 Special | 24–27 November | Tarntanya (Adelaide), South Australia
The most exciting ideas in GI oncology rarely come from just one room—or even one country. In this episode, host Rachael Babin sits down with Associate Professor Sina Vatandoust, Convenor of the AGITG 2025 ASM, and Associate Professor Margaret Lee, one of this year’s local speakers. Together, they share a preview of the upco...
S3E7 The Oncology Journal Club: ESMO GI Wrap-Up, Robotic Surgery Debate, ATOMIC Study + More
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
Welcome to Episode 7 of The Oncology Journal Club podcast. This is where we take a famously different approach to oncology research.
Join our expert hosts as they navigate the latest developments with their trademark blend of critical analysis, clinical wisdom and humour. With this in mind please note: Warning: This episode does contain some strong language.
This week...
Getting Exercise to Improve Cancer Survival? Challenge Accepted!
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Welcome to the latest Series of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast hosted by Medical Oncologist and International Cancer Survivorship Expert, Professor Bogda Koczwara AM.
"If it were a pill, we would all want it." This powerful opening statement captures the essence of ground-breaking research that's transforming our understanding of cancer survivorship care. The CHALLENGE Study has delivered what many considered impossible: definitive evidence that structured exercise significantly extends the lives of colorectal cancer survivors.
The results are nothing short of remarkable. Colorectal cancer patients who participated in a...
Overtreatment Factors with Nathan Cherny: An OJC Meets Podcast
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When does aggressive cancer treatment shift from beneficial to harmful? This powerful conversation between Professor Nathan Cherny and Professor Christopher Jackson tackles one of oncology's most challenging ethical dilemmas – overtreatment at the end of life.
Drawing on his extensive experience and research, Professor Cherny illuminates the complex factors driving excessive treatment, from departmental culture to cognitive biases.
"Oncologists need to learn not only when to treat, but when not to treat," he emphasises, highlighting how treatment decisions for poor-performance status pat...
S3E6 The Oncology Journal Club: Breast Cancer Treatments, Non-operative Management, Clinical Trial Standards, Fertility and Hope
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Oncology Journal Club podcast. This is where we take a famously different approach to oncology research.
Has non-operative management finally found its place in treating certain cancers? This episode unpacks compelling new data that might challenge the surgeon's traditional role for some patients with mismatch repair deficient tumours. While rectal cancer patients show remarkable complete response rates...
S3E5 The Oncology Journal Club: ASCO 2025 Special - Part 2
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
Welcome to the Oncology Journal Club ASCO 2025 Special – Part 2! This is where we take a famously different approach to oncology research.
If you're after an enlightening and entertaining take on this year’s ASCO meeting, the OJC team has you covered – blending expert analysis with trademark humour.
Our hosts go beyond the standard presentations to explore what the research really means...
S3E4 The Oncology Journal Club: ASCO 2025 Special - Part 1
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
Welcome to the Oncology Journal Club ASCO 2025 Special – Part 1! This is where we take a famously different approach to oncology research.
If you're after an enlightening and entertaining take on this year’s ASCO meeting, the OJC team has you covered – blending expert analysis with trademark humour.
Our hosts go beyond the standard presentations to explore what the research really means...
No longer invisible. Addressing the unique challenges of metastatic cancer survivorship
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Welcome to the latest Series of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast hosted by Medical Oncologist and International Cancer Survivorship Expert, Professor Bogda Koczwara AM.
The landscape of cancer survivorship is evolving before our eyes. As treatment advances allow people with metastatic cancer to live longer, we're witnessing the emergence of a population that exists in what medical oncologist Dr Lori Spoozak calls "the place in between" – not curable but not actively dying.
In this eye-opening conversation, researchers Associate Professor Nick Hart and Dr. Andrea Smith (who herself lives with metastatic br...
Breaking Down Silos: How MPCCC is Transforming Cancer Care
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Welcome to Episode 29 of The Oncology Podcast's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network. Hosted by Rachael Babin.
How do we tackle inequities in cancer care? What role do collaborative networks play in ensuring better outcomes for patients and their families? And how can molecular tumour boards bridge the gap for those outside metropolitan areas, giving them access to life-saving treatments and clinical trials?
To explore these critical questions, o...
S3E3 The Oncology Journal Club Podcast: To INFINITY and Beyond! Rethinking Treatment Paradigms and Common Sense Trial Design
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
The Oncology Journal Club team take a deep dive into three standout papers:
S3E2 The Oncology Journal Club Podcast: Is DEI Dead? The Future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3
Hosted by Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke & Professor Christopher Jackson | Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
The Oncology Journal Club hosts break from their usual format to discuss the impact of political shifts on diversity, equity and inclusion in cancer research and treatment worldwide.
S3E1 The Oncology Journal Club Podcast: ASCO GI Highlights 2025
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Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Series 3! Proudly produced by The Oncology Network
Three respected oncologists dive deep into the most significant research presented at ASCO GI 2025, bringing you practice-changing insights amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty affecting medical research.
Professor Chris Karapetis joins hosts Professor Craig Underhill and Professor Christopher Jackson to unpack ground-breaking colorectal cancer studies that are reshaping treatment paradigms. The conversation explores how targeted therapies are dramatically improving survival rates, with the DEEPER study demonstrating cetuximab's superiority over bevacizumab for left-sided RAS wild-type...
Nothing to fear? Facing the challenge of fear of cancer recurrence
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Confronting the Fear of Cancer Recurrence
Welcome to the latest Series of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast hosted by Medical Oncologist and International Cancer Survivorship Expert, Professor Bogda Koczwara AM.
The fear of cancer returning is a silent struggle for many survivors, often overshadowing their recovery. In Episode 1 of this new Series, Bogda explores this deep-seated anxiety with experts Professor Sophie Lebel and Associate Professor Ben Smith.
They unpack the realities of recurrence fears — why they persist, who is most affected and how they impact daily li...
The Oncology Journal Club Christmas Special 2024: Celebrating a Year of Cancer Research and Treatment Innovations
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G’day G’day G’day! Or should we say Ho! Ho! Ho!
Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast’s Christmas Special!
Where we take our fun and educational oncology learning resource for medical professionals to new festive heights.
Produced by Rachael Babin, from The Oncology Podcast. Joined by our esteemed hosts: Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clarke, and Professor Christopher Jackson.
Join us as we reflect on the year's most impactful studies and developments of 2024. You'll discover the best papers of the year, the wors...
The Oncology Journal Club Episode 12: Climate Toxicity in Cancer Care PLUS Breast Cancer and Oestrogen, Advanced Melanoma, First Nations People with Cancer and much more
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What if we told you that cancer care could be kinder to both the planet and the patient? Join us for another enlightening and educational conversation with Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson.
Laugh along with Craig who, despite battling 'man flu,' sheds light on reducing the climate toxicity of cancer care. Meanwhile, Kate reassures listeners by debunking myths about the safety of oestrogens in hormone replacement therapy and IVF in patients with breast cancer, shifting focus to the real culprit—progesterone. CJ guides you through the in...
The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Episode 11: Practice Changers and Personal Insights from ESMO
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As we head toward the end of the year, the Oncology Journal Club Podcast team reflect on learnings from the last big international conference of the year.
With 15 papers across various specialties, we've got you covered with an insightful exploration of all the pivotal studies. You can expect expert analysis alongside our unique blend of humour, banter and bad dad jokes.
With our incredible Hosts - Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson.
For papers, bios and other links visit the Show Notes on our...
Let's Talk About Sex in Cancer Care
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Welcome to Episode 28 of The Oncology Podcast's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network. Hosted by Rachael Babin.
Are you talking to your patients about sex enough? Research suggests that most healthcare professionals aren’t having these conversations as often as patients would like.
Sexual health should be a core component of holistic patient care.
To shed light on this critical topic, Rachael is joined by Associate Prof...
The Oncology Journal Club Episode 10: Sarcomas, Precision Oncology, FIT + Meaningful Consumer Involvement
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Unlock the secrets of the ever-evolving oncology landscape as Professor Craig Underhill, Dr Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson take us through another brilliant OJC update.
Craig reviews new sarcoma research and also looks at a mortality comparison study of six high-income Anglophone countries. Kate delves into the exciting advancements in precision oncology, particularly the impacts of on children, adolescents, and young adults. CJ looks at a groundbreaking cohort study from Christchurch, New Zealand, revealing how Faecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT) could revolutionise colonoscopy referrals and optimise healthcare resources.
Craig announces...
The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Episode 9: PROMS, Oral Cannabis and ASCO Rectal Cancer Guidelines
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Curious about the latest breakthroughs in oncology treatment? Prepare to have your perspective shifted and hopefully a few laughs too, as we dissect the most compelling research and clinical insights with our expert hosts, Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clarke, and Professor Christopher 'CJ' Jackson.
Today’s episode covers an eclectic mix of papers. Craig tackles patient-reported outcomes. Kate looks at oral cannabis for nausea and vomiting. And CJ reviews the ASCO Guidelines for the management of locally advanced rectal cancer.
Plus each Host presents their favourite Quick Bite papers.
The Oncology Journal Club Episode 8: Older Patients, Endometrial Cancer, Sarcoma in Brazil and much more
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Curious about the latest breakthroughs in oncology treatment? Prepare to have your perspective shifted and hopefully a few laughs too, as we dissect the most compelling research and clinical insights with our expert hosts, Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clarke, and Professor Christopher Jackson.
Today’s episode covers an eclectic mix of papers from many different specialities. Craig tackles ASCO non-small cell lung cancer recommendations, sarcomas in Brazil and cardiovascular risks in cancer patients.
Kate dives into endometrial cancer, the HIMALAYA study and CAR-T.
CJ looks at colon can...
Movement Medicine: Exercise Interventions in Cancer Care
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Welcome to the latest episode of Supportive Care Matters. Join Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and Dr. David Mizrahi, Exercise Physiologist and Research Fellow at the Daffodil Center, University of Sydney.
Learn how precisely prescribed exercise can transform not just the physical health but also the clinical outcomes for cancer patients. We break down the distinctions between exercise and physical activity, showing how each contributes uniquely to improved mood, heart health, muscle strength and metabolic health.
Dr. Mizrahi shares ground-breaking insights on how integrating exercise into cancer treatment regimes can...
The OJC Episode 7: ASCO 2024 Special Part 2
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Discover the latest breakthroughs from ASCO 2024 with The Oncology Journal Club team!
Professor Chris Jackson, who, despite battling the infamous man flu, brings his A-game to dissect the NADINA study. Learn how neoadjuvant ipilimumab and nivolumab are transforming resectable stage 3 melanoma treatment with a remarkable 26 percentage point gain in 12-month event-free survival. Chris shines a spotlight on the innovative design of this trial and its promising implications for reducing treatment duration and financial strain.
But that's just the beginning. Dive into the long-term data from the COMBI-AD study, where we...
The OJC Episode 6: ASCO 2024 Special Part 1
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Imagine having the latest breakthroughs in oncology from the ASCO 2024 conference delivered with humour, expert insight and personal stories. That's exactly what you'll get in this special episode of the Oncology Journal Club, where Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clark, and Professor Christopher Jackson dissect the most impactful research in a uniquely engaging way.
Going beyond the usual presentations, with analysis of practice changing presentations aka 'The Bangers!'
From Professor Jackson's cultural adventures in Invercargill to Dr. Clark's firsthand experiences on the bustling floors of Chicago's conference halls, we b...
On Advocacy and Revolutions: In Conversation with Matthew Zachary
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Welcome to the latest episode of Supportive Care Matters. Join Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and advocate Matthew Zachary, founder of Stupid Cancer and the creative force behind the documentary "Cancer Mavericks."
Matthew shares the profound journeys of pioneers who transformed cancer survivorship from the 1960s to the present day. From exhaustive research to heartwarming interviews, discover the intricate process of honouring those who fought tirelessly to improve the lives of cancer patients and survivors.
This episode traces the evolution of cancer survivorship, from the early days of merely s...
Episode 5: Prostate Cancer Treatment + Alcohol + Adjuvant Pembro + Quick Bites
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Join us on this episode of The Oncology Journal Club Podcast as we dissect the latest research that point to new standards of care.
Join our esteemed Hosts, Professor Craig Underhill, Dr. Kate Clarke and Professor Christopher Jackson for the low down on the latest oncology papers.
Craig looks at how three-agent regimens have revolutionised the treatment of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Kate asks how alcohol affects lethal prostate cancer risk. And CJ explores the promising results of adjuvant pembrolizumab in resected renal cell carcinoma with his typical in-depth, high-speed an...
Unveiling Ovarian Toxicity: Beyond Fertility in Cancer Care
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Welcome to the latest episode of Supportive Care Matters. Join Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and Dr. Wanda Cui as they dive deep into the often overlooked complexities of ovarian toxicity in cancer care.
In this engaging conversation, Bogda and Wanda go beyond the surface discussions of fertility to explore the vital importance of a woman's overall ovarian health after cancer treatment. They discuss the far-reaching effects of early menopause triggered by cancer therapies on cardiovascular and bone health, shedding light on the significance of safeguarding reproductive potential through fertility preservation...
The OJC Episode 4: New Zealand vs Australia, Optimising Breast Cancer Treatment, ChatGPT Insights, ASCO Guidelines, Hand-Foot Syndrome and More!
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How do cancer outcomes in New Zealand compare to Australia? How can we optimise post-neoadjuvant treatment in patients with early breast cancer who achieve pathologic complete response? Does bevacizumab improve efficacy when administered with platinum combination therapy and atezolizumab in patients with advanced nonsquamous non small cell lung cancer? And how do AI chatbots perform when asked for cancer treatment recommendations?
Welcome to The Oncology Journal Club Podcast – your go-to source for in-depth discussions on the latest oncology research tailored for medical professionals.
Join our esteemed Hosts, Professor Craig Underhill, Dr...
Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
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Welcome to the ninth episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM from Adelaide, Australia.
Navigating the silent struggle that many cancer survivors face, this episode promises insights into the lesser-known yet impactful world of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
With the expertise of Professor David Goldstein and Associate Professor Susanna Park, this episode sheds light on how CIPN disrupts daily life in ways that go unnoticed by the medical community.
From the nuanced challenges of assessing the severity of this condition...
The Oncology Journal Club Podcast Episode 3: Immunotherapy, Microbiome, Sexual Health and Quality of Life Post-Treatment
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The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently
The Oncology Podcast, part of The Oncology Network, is proud to present Episode 3 in the second series of The Oncology Journal Club Podcast.
Dr Kate Clarke explores a clinical conundrum with the latest insights on neo-adjuvant immunotherapy for DMMR, MSI-high GI cancers, discussed with the clarity and depth you've come to expect from our team. For Professor Craig Underhill's main paper segment, Dr. Ashray Gunjur drops by to discuss the microbiome's predictive power in immunotherapy responses, Professor Christopher Jackson...
The OJC Meets Ashray Gunjur: Revolutionising Cancer Treatment with Microbiome Intelligence
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The Oncology Journal Club Podcast presents The OJC Meets Ashray Gunjur
The Oncology Podcast, part of The Oncology Network, is proud to present the return of The OJC Meets: sister series of The Oncology Journal Club podcast.
Our Host Professor Craig Underhill meets Dr Ashray Gunjur as they share insights into the gut microbiome's role in predicting how patients will respond to cancer immunotherapies.
Together, they unearth how the tiny worlds within us might hold the key to unlocking personalised medical approaches that are as unique as...
The OJC Episode 2: Burnout, Breast Cancer and Bone Metastases
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The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently
The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by The Oncology Network, is proud to present Episode 2 in the second series of The Oncology Journal Club.
Our Host Professor Craig Underhill has a great interview on onco-burnout. Dr Kate Clarke talks us through breast cancer highlights from 2023 and Professor Christopher Jackson gets stuck into Prophylactic Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Asymptomatic Bone Metastases.
We also have a fascinating selection of quick bites with the usual high-level analysis and entertaining banter.<...
Words That Matter with Professor Tom J. Smith
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Supportive Care Matters: A Podcast by Dr. Bogda Koczwara
Welcome to the eighth episode of Supportive Care Matters, a podcast Hosted by Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM from Adelaide, Australia.
In this episode, Bogda chats to Professor Tom J Smith. They discuss the meaning of “supportive” versus “palliative” care and how to use these terms to overcome fear and stigma, and put patient’s needs first.
This conversation is produced by The Oncology Network.
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Unpacking Endometrial Cancer with Professor Linda Mileshkin
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Welcome to Episode 27 of The Oncology Podcast's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network.
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer in Australia and advanced disease and early on set disease is increasing.
In today’s episode, our Host Rachael Babin is joined by Professor Linda Mileshkin Director of Medical oncology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
They discuss new treatment options, clinical tria...
The OJC Meets Chris Booth
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The Oncology Journal Club - Delivering Oncology News Differently
The Oncology Podcast, brought to you by The Oncology Network, is proud to present the return of The OJC Meets, sister series of The Oncology Journal Club podcast.
Professor Christopher Jackson meets Professor Chris Booth to discuss the ins and outs of common sense oncology.
For papers, bios and other links visit the Show Notes on our website.
For the latest oncology news visit www.oncologynews.com.au.
We invite healthcare professionals to j...
