Episodes

  • Living with Metastatic Ovarian Cancer: the Transition to Oral Maintenance Therapy

    Living with Metastatic Ovarian Cancer: the Transition to Oral Maintenance Therapy
    Aug 28 2025
    Today we discuss living with metastatic ovarian cancer and how as Nurses, we can support our patients transitioning to oral maintenance therapies. Lisa Peterson, CNC at GenesisCare St Leonards in Sydney, is joined by Dr. Sally Baron Hay, medical oncologist at Royal North Shore Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, the Mater Hospital, Sydney and Esther White, CNC Cancer Care Coordinator at the Mater in Brisbane. https://www.cnsa.org.au/
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    2 mins
  • The Redevelopment of the Australian Cancer Nursing Framework

    The Redevelopment of the Australian Cancer Nursing Framework
    Jul 30 2025
    Jemma Still, CEO of CNSA, Professor Catherine Paterson and Dr. Carla Thamm from Flinders University as well as Associate Professor Gemma McErlean from the University of Wollongong and St George Hospital discuss how and why we have redeveloped of the Australian Cancer Nursing Framework. From comprehensive research, feedback with our cancer nurse focus groups and the Education Standing Committee, the CNSA have grounded the framework in real-world practice baseline principles. Learn what the framework can do for you, and how a nurse at any level can use it to guide their development and career planning.
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    25 mins
  • Advances in Treatments for Renal Cell Carcinoma: The Critical Role of Nurses

    Advances in Treatments for Renal Cell Carcinoma: The Critical Role of Nurses
    Jul 2 2025
    Advances in Treatments for Renal Cell Cancer: The Critical Role of Nurses In this episode, Claire Howatt, Nurse Unit Manager at the Day Oncology and Apheresis Unit at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, discuss recent treatment advancements for renal cell cancer. Joining her are Associate Professor David Pook from Cabrini Health and Cher Wang, Clinical Nurse Consultant at Olivia Newton-John. You will gain insights into the latest developments in renal cell carcinoma treatments and the essential role that nurses play in patient management and education. https://www.cnsa.org.au/
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    2 mins
  • Advances in bladder cancer treatment options and how these advances are changing patient treatment pathways.

    Advances in bladder cancer treatment options and how these advances are changing patient treatment pathways.
    May 16 2025
    May is bladder cancer awareness month and our podcast is timely - Advances in bladder cancer treatment options and how these advances are changing patient treatment pathways. Christine la Rose, Patient and Support Lead for BEAT Bladder Cancer Australia is joined by Urologist & Robotic surgeon from Macquarie University Hospital and St George Hospital Sydney - Professor David Gillatt, Medical Oncologist from Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Macquarie University Hospital Sydney - Dr Alison Zhang and Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Sydney - Annie McAlister. We explore the progress that has been made in treating bladder cancer and the impact of these treatments. www.beatbladdercanceraustralia.org.au
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    25 mins
  • Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment with Immunotherapy: The Nursing Perspective

    Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment with Immunotherapy: The Nursing Perspective
    Apr 24 2025
    Immunotherapy continues to produce impressive outcomes in NSCLC and in this podcast we discuss some of the latest advances in this evolving area. Key publications and important considerations for patient care are discussed by Helen Westman, Lung Cancer Nurse Consultant at Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney, Dr Margie McGrath, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane and Julie Teraci, Clinical Nurse Consultant in Melanoma from the Cancer Network in WA. This is a member-only episode. Access the full podcast by entering your log in details here - https://www.cnsa.org.au/resource/episode-15-advances-in-lung-cancer-treatment-with-immunotherapy-the-nursing-perspective.html https://www.cnsa.org.au/learn/podcast.html
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    1 min
  • Radiation Oncology Q&A: new treatments and techniques explained

    Radiation Oncology Q&A: new treatments and techniques explained
    Mar 27 2025
    In this episode, Monique Blanchard, a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Austin Health in Melbourne, poses a series of questions to Associate Professor Sweet Ping Ng and Dr Ee Sian Choong, Radiation Oncologists also from the Austin Radiation Oncology Centre, Melbourne. You'll learn about the significant advancements in improving imaging and radiation delivery techniques, including improvements in delivery design and stereotactic radiotherapy; how these new techniques are improving patient experiences; and the challenges and future of radiation oncology.
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    18 mins
  • CNSA 2025: Future Forward

    CNSA 2025: Future Forward
    Feb 28 2025
    Jemma Still, CEO of CNSA and Anne Mellon, President of CNSA and Board Chair, share exciting CNSA updates and plans for 2025, including external environmental impacts. In this episode, we discuss crucial initiatives that every cancer nurse needs to know about, including the Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program, the Cancer Nursing Career Pathway, and the upcoming National Cancer Nursing Workforce Survey. Plus, hear breaking news about a major new project and get the latest updates on upcoming CNSA events, member benefits, and more. Don’t forget to renew your CNSA Membership here - https://www.cnsa.org.au/crm-member-homepage/crm-my-subscriptions.html
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    23 mins
  • Advances in the Treatment of Urothelial Cancer

    Advances in the Treatment of Urothelial Cancer
    Jan 31 2025
    Evolving new treatments for patients with urothelial carcinoma now include antibody drug conjugates. In this podcast we explore how these work, where they fit into the available treatment options and the patient management strategies particularly for the latest treatments available to Australian patients. Helen Anderson, Genitourinary Cancer Nurse Navigator at the Gold Coast University Hospital is joined by Alex Mitchell, Cancer Care Co Ordinator from the Mater Hospital, Brisbane.
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    2 mins