Gippsland Allied Health Oncology Education Day
Allied Health Oncology Education Day
Allied health professionals from Gippsland were invited to an Allied Health Oncology Education Day. This was a collaborative event organised by GRICS and SMICS presented by Claire Jeans.
Clinical Nurse Educator Monash Health with support from;
- Gabby Walker CCV Regional Liaison Nurse
- Mahesh Iddawela Medical Oncologist and GRICS Clinical Director
- Caroline Lasry GRICS Cancer Service Improvement Coordinator and Dietitian
- Debbie Stoneman and Grace Edgar Facilitators Staff Wellbeing Centre Latrobe Regional Health
Attendees improved their understanding of the cancer journey, treatment options and long-term effects of anti-cancer therapies from an allied health perspective. Survivorship was explored with discussion surrounding challenges faced by cancer survivors, and how to develop a multidisciplinary care plan for a cancer survivor using resources and services available in the Gippsland region.