Nursing Excellence in Cancer Care - Cancer Nurses Society of Australia Podcast

• Advances in Lung Cancer Treatment with Immunotherapy: The Nursing Perspective

  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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• Radiation Oncology Q&A: new treatments and techniques explained

  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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• CNSA 2025: Future Forward

  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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• Advances in the Treatment of Urothelial Cancer

  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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• Vessel Health and Preservation in Cancer Care

  CNSA resources: Vessel health and Preservation - CNSA - Cancer Nurses Society of AustraliaPosition statement- https://www.cnsa.org.au/documents/item/1767Microcredential course Principles and Practice for Difficult Venous Access | University of Wollongong - Australia (openlearning.com)ReferencesUllman, A. J., Larsen, E., Gibson, V., Binnewies, S., Ohira, R., Marsh, N., ... & Kleidon, T. M. (2024). An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: A multi‐method evaluation. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 33(5), 1762-1776.An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: A multi‐method evaluation - Ullman - 2024 - Journal of Clinical Nursing - Wiley Online LibraryUllman, A. J., Gibson, V., Kleidon, T. M., Binnewies, S., Ohira, R., Marsh, N., ... & Larsen, E. (2024). An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: Consumer led co-creation. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 76, 68-75.An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: Consumer led co-creation - ScienceDirectIvziku, D., Gualandi, R., Pesce, F., De Benedictis, A., & Tartaglini, D. (2022). Adult oncology patients’ experiences of living with a central venous catheter: a systematic review and meta-synthesis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(5), 3773-3791.Ullman, A. J., Marsh, N., Mihala, G., Cooke, M., & Rickard, C. M. (2015). Complications of central venous access devices: a systematic review. Pediatrics, 136(5), e1331-e1344.PEDS20151507 1331..1344 (silverchair.com)The PISCES Trial (avatargroup.org.au)

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