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Gippsland Allied Health Oncology Education Day

GippslandSouthern Melbourne

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.

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