Projects

Evaluation of a prostate cancer nurse-led care model to maximise sexual function recovery for men post-prostate cancer treatment.

Scope and build an informed model for an First Nations Cancer Coordinator (FNCC) to serve the needs of Aboriginal Victorians with cancer, through; mapping access to care, collating existing literature; and engaging existing community advisory group

Aims to develop patient information materials to better explain what patients can expect if their eye treatment is by plaque brachytherapy.

The toolkit will enable health services to develop prehabilitation services leading to improved patient outcomes for those undergoing major colorectal, gastrointestinal and gynaecological surgery.

This initiative sought to replicate this approach by developing a prehabilitation model of care for patients undergoing RT for head and neck cancer.

Improving the patient flow through Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

Development of a geriatric oncology telehealth service at GV Health.

Implementation of an enhanced supportive care service based at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (AWRCC).

The project aim was to define centre-wide strategy and actionable roadmap for allied health services for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (AWRCC).

The second VICS lung cancer summit, in February 2018, reviewed changes in patterns of care for lung cancer in Victoria since our first lung cancer summit in 2014.

Partnering with the local Aboriginal community and services including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), the SCHS Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer, and mainstream health services to implement the Optimal Care Pathway (OCP) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer.

Our first lung cancer summit, in November 2014, brought together 60 multidisciplinary clinicians providing care to lung cancer patients across Victoria.

The Melanoma 2022 summit, co-chaired by A/Profs Phil Parente and Victoria Mar, was held Friday 14 October with 83 active participants.

Watch a video on safe massage techniques to provide comfort and support to a loved one with cancer.

The project aim is to develop a Scripted Exercise Therapy model of care for patients with advanced cancer.

GRICS funded exercise and cancer program which supports those diagnosed with cancer to exercise in the community. Participants have support from LCHS healthcare professionals at Latrobe Leisure.

Anti-cancer drug administration course (ADAC) facilitation workshop created a central place for chemotherapy staff to increase knowledge and a networking opportunity