Podcasts
Australia's new Lung cancer screening program
Professor Vivienne Milch
Australia has its first new cancer screening programme in 20 years, this time for lung cancer. Today we’ll be discussing this new programme in depth as well as the role of primary care and the supports available in delivering the programme. This podcast is Sponsored by the Australian Government National Lung Cancer Screening Program. Professor Vivienne Milch is Medical Director, at Cancer Australia. Professor Milch is also Medical Advisor to the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health, D...
Gastric and oesophageal cancer - a community perspective
Melanie Regan and Sue Hegarty
Today we will be talking about gastric and oesophageal cancer and what we have learnt about it as a community. This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation and funded by the Australian Government. The Pancare Foundation provides support to people impacted by a diagnosis of upper gastro intestinal cancer. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Pancare Foundation. My special guests are Melanie Regan and Sue Hegarty, two cancer nurses with many d...
Lung cancer screening to save lives
Professor Alvin Ing
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program will begin next year and will involve routine scanning in the hope of catching the disease in its earliest stages. Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Macquarie University Hospital, Alvin Ing told the MJA the screening program could push the cure rate for lung cancer to as high as 90%, More information, including who’s eligible for the Program, is available here. This podcast is brought to you by Macquarie University Hospital, a part of MQ Health.
Lung cancer screening with Professor Michael Wilson
Professor Michael Wilson
How does a multi-disciplinary team work to improve lung cancer care? How are best outcomes created? And how far has Artificial Intelligence and robotic technology evolved in treating this disease? To answer these questions and more, leading Cardiothoracic Surgeon Professor Michael Wilson speaks with The MJA's news and online editor, Sally Block. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital.
What patients need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer
Nick Verry and Dr Ralph Audehm
Today we discuss what patients need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer. My special guests are Nick Verry, who shares his cancer journey, and Dr Ralph Audehm, a general practitioner. This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 27 mins.
What doctors need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer
Dr Ashraf Tokhi
Today we discuss what doctors need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer. My special guest is Dr Ashraf Tokhi, a general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon. This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 13 mins.
Australia’s national bowel cancer screening program
Professor Mark Jenkins and Associate Professor Belinda Goodwin
Today we discuss the importance of Australia’s national bowel cancer screening program, including rates of program participation and the need to maintain public confidence in it. My guests are Professor Mark Jenkins and Associate Professor Belinda Goodwin. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/43/misunderstandings-about-bowel-cancer-screening-programs-dangerous/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.
Cancer and heart health: discussing cardiotoxic cancer medications, with Dr Benjamin Daniels and Dr Maria Aslam
Dr Benjamin Daniels and Dr Maria Aslam
Today we are discussing the prevalence of Australians exposured to potentially cardiotoxic cancer medications. My special guests are Dr Benjamin Daniels and Dr Maria Aslam. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/44/listen-to-your-heart-how-cancer-medications-affect-cardiovascular-health/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.
The new Australian Cancer Plan, with Cancer Australia CEO Professor Dorothy Keefe
Professor Dorothy Keefe
Today we are discussing the new Australian Cancer Plan, released by Australia’s national cancer agency Cancer Australia on 2 November 2023. The plan aims to improve cancer outcomes for all Australians, and particularly for people have the poorest health outcomes. My special guest is Cancer Australia CEO, Professor Dorothy Keefe. Read more: https://www.australiancancerplan.gov.au/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 20 mins.
New research into breast cancer and rare cancers, with Professor Peter Baade and Dr Kou Kou
Professor Peter Baade and Dr Kou Kou
Today we are discussing new research into breast cancer and rare cancers. My special guests are Professor Peter Baade, a biostatistician and the senior manager, of descriptive epidemiology and Dr Kou Kou, the senior research officer (epidemiology), both at Cancer Council Queensland. Breast cancer research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.5694/mja2.52091 Rare cancer research: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/30/rare-cancers-result-in-unique-challenges/ With MJA news and...