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Talking HealthTechCoping with a skin cancer diagnosis. Dr. Eleanor De Ath-Miller; Neuropsychologist, Coach & Consultant : MSCAN Spot On Takes Over Talking HealthTech!During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Chantelle from the Spot On Podcast by MSCAN - The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network.About The Spot On Podcast: The Spot On Podcast gives you a baseline understanding and knowledge about skin cancer, and helps navigate you through that journey ahead t...2024-01-2235 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCANMelanoma & Family Ties: Pauline & Carl's Skin Cancer JourneyIn this episode of the Spot On Podcast, host Peter Birch welcomes guests Pauline Ryan and Carl Morehouse to share their experience with melanoma, and the challenges they faced as a family with young children. Pauline, discovered a concerning lesion/spot on her neck while pregnant with her second child. After being diagnosed with stage three melanoma, Pauline discusses how she worked hard to balance her children's needs over her own health, while also recognising the importance of self-care. Throughout the episode, Pauline discusses her mental health journey, including feelings of guilt and anxiety. She emp...2024-01-1540 min
Talking HealthTechPatient Stories: Diagnosed with skin cancer; Deborah Hutton (featuring Deb Knight) - MSCAN Spot On Takes Over Talking HealthTech!During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Chantelle from the Spot On Podcast by MSCAN - The Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network.About The Spot On Podcast: The Spot On Podcast gives you a baseline understanding and knowledge about skin cancer, and helps navigate you through that journey ahead...2023-12-2022 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCANCutaneous Lymphoma: a less common type of skin cancerCutaneous Lymphoma (CL) or lymphoma of the skin, is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that can appear as a rash or bumps on the skin. In this episode we speak to four distinguished guests about cutaneous lymphoma, its signs and symptoms, how it is different from other skin cancers, how it can progress if not discovered early and treatment options.In this episode, MSCAN speaks with Dr Carrie Van der Weyden, a Consultant Haematologist and researcher based at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne in their Multidisciplinary Skin Lymphoma Clinic. We also chat with A/Prof Chris...2023-10-201h 00
Good Morning AfricaMeet the CEO: Prosper Ahimbisibwe, Co-founder, director and clinical lead at Mscan Uganda.🎙 Meet Prosper Ahimbisibwe. Co-founder, director and clinical lead at Mscan Uganda.🎙The JSE All Share Index rose by approximately 0.5% to close at 72,506 on Thursday🎙African Continental Free Trade Area boosts remittances as Sub-Saharan Africa faces 1.3% growth in 2023, says World Bank report2023-09-2929 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCANBeing diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma - the story of John MasonIn this episode we look at the patient story. John Mason, who has spent much of his life outdoors around rural Australia and currently living off-grid in Qld. John was diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC), which is a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer that can easily spread to other parts of the body if it is not diagnosed early. Australia has a higher incidence of MCC than other countries around the world and is likely caused by an increased exposure to UV radiation.John tells us candidly about his diagnosis, treatment and treating team...2023-08-3124 minSpot On Podcast by MSCANMerkel Cell Carcinoma - with Dr Michelle Goh, Dr Wen Xu and A/Prof David KokMerkel Cell Carcinoma or MCC, is a less common type of skin cancer. It can be aggressive but it can be treated, especially when found at an early stage. In this episode we talk to three distinguished experts: Dr Michelle Goh is a consultant dermatologist, who has a special interest in complex skin cancers. Medical Oncologist Dr Wen Xu, is committed to clinical research with a strong interest in immuno-oncology, target therapies and drug development. A/Prof David Kok is a Radiation Oncologist and medical educator who works at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the University of Melbourne.2023-08-2345 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCANUnderstanding Ocular Melanoma, with Dr Li-Anne Lim and Professor Anthony JoshuaOcular melanoma is a less common type of melanoma that can be found in different parts of the eye. It affects one in 6-8 million people, and like any melanoma or skin cancer, is better when diagnosed early. In this episode we delve into:the symptoms and what potentially causes an ocular melanomaHow it may be diagnosed and the level of risktreatment options and a treating teamWhat happens after treatmentAnd clinical trials around ocular melanoma.To help us understand more about ocular melanoma, we're fortunate enough to speak with Dr Li-Anne Lim, an o...2023-08-0730 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCANLiving well after a skin cancer diagnosis - Dr Maria FtanouWelcome to Series 3 of the Spot On podcast.In Series 1, we focused on the fundamentals of skin cancer, interviewing some of Australia's leading clinicians on the topic. In this season, we're focused more on the human side of a diagnosis.Series 2 we looked more on the human side of a diagnosis.In this series, we take a step back and look holistically at a skin cancer diagnosis – providing the answers to the questions many people have about looking after their mental health related to their skin cancer diagnosis.Dr Maria Ftanou is...2023-06-1921 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCANCoping with a skin cancer diagnosis. Dr. Eleanor De Ath-Miller; Neuropsychologist, Coach & ConsultantWelcome to Series 3 of the Spot On podcast.In Series 1, we focused on the fundamentals of skin cancer, interviewing some of Australia's leading clinicians on the topic. In this season, we're focused more on the human side of a diagnosis.Series 2 we looked more on the human side of a diagnosis.In this series, we take a step back and look holistically at a skin cancer diagnosis – providing the answers to the questions many people have about looking after their mental health related to their skin cancer diagnosis.Dr. Eleanor De At...2023-06-1133 min
Doers Within Us Podcast-Celebrating Builders of Tomorrow!Dr. Ahimbisibwe Prosper, Co-founder of mSCANThe series continues. A collaboration between our podcast, Doers Within Us Podcast and African Diaspora Network. We're profiling the African Diaspora Network's Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) 2022 Cohort.
Our fifth guest is Dr. Ahimbisbwe Prosper , Co-founder of mSCAN.
Learn more about African Diaspora Network’s Builders of Africa’s Future (BAF) 2022 Cohort with Debra Pacio, Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement at Africa Diaspora Network here on our podcast.
#buildersofafrica #future #changemakers #movers #doerswithinus #Africa #africandiasporanetwork #buildersofafrica #future #changemakers #movers #doerswithinus #Africa #africandiasporanetwork2022-05-2442 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN07 - Patient Stories: Diagnosed with skin cancer; Deborah Hutton (featuring Deb Knight)Welcome to Season 2 of the Spot On podcast. In Season 1, we focused on the fundamentals of skin cancer, interviewing some of Australia's leading clinicians on the topic.
In this season, we're focused more on the human side of a diagnosis.
MSCAN is thrilled to have renowned journalist Deborah Knight involved and interviewing patients about their journey with skin cancer and the road ahead.
In this episode, Deb speaks with Deborah Hutton, who has publicly shared her experiences with skin cancer.
Deb has made her career as a fashion model, an editor of ...2021-12-0920 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN08 - Patient Stories: Diagnosed with advanced melanoma; Professor Alan Cooper, Professor Georgina Long (featuring Deb Knight)Welcome to Season 2 of the Spot On podcast. In Season 1, we focused on the fundamentals of skin cancer, interviewing some of Australia's leading clinicians on the topic.
In this season, we're focused more on the human side of a diagnosis.
MSCAN is thrilled to have renowned journalist Deborah Knight involved and interviewing patients about their journey with skin cancer and the road ahead.
In this episode you will hear from Professor Alan Cooper; a Clinical Dermatologist himself, who was diagnosed with stage III melanoma which progressed to stage IV. In this episode, Alan is...2021-12-0920 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN05 - Patient Stories: Diagnosed with advanced melanoma; Jarryd Roughead, Dr Donna Milne (featuring Deb Knight)Welcome to Season 2 of the Spot On podcast. In Season 1, we focused on the fundamentals of skin cancer, interviewing some of Australia's leading clinicians on the topic. In this season, we're focused more on the human side of a diagnosis.
MSCAN is thrilled to have renowned journalist Deborah Knight involved and interviewing patients about their journey with skin cancer and the road ahead.
In this episode you will hear from Jarryd Roughead who faced a diagnosis of advanced melanoma, and Dr Donna Milne from his treating team.
Jarryd Roughead
Jarryd is...2021-11-3024 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN06 - Patient Stories: Diagnosed with advanced melanoma; Doug Phayer, Dr Trish Terrill (featuring Deb Knight)Welcome to Season 2 of the Spot On podcast. In Season 1, we focused on the fundamentals of skin cancer, interviewing some of Australia's leading clinicians on the topic.
In this season, we're focused more on the human side of a diagnosis.
MSCAN is thrilled to have renowned journalist Deborah Knight involved and interviewing patients about their journey with skin cancer and the road ahead.
In this episode you will hear from Doug Phayer, who has bravely faced non-melanoma skin cancer and Dr Patricia Terrill from Doug’s clinical team.
Doug Phaye...2021-11-3028 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN01 - The Fundamentals & Treatment of Early Stage Melanoma, Associate Professor Victoria Mar & Professor John Thompson AOOverview:
In this episode, we cover the fundamentals and treatment of early stage melanoma.
Speakers:
Associate Professor Victoria Mar is the Director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, and Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. She is a board member of the Australian and New Zealand Melanoma Trials Group and the Skin and Cancer Foundation. She has authored and co-authored a number of chapters for the Cancer Council Australia Melanoma Guidelines and is Clinical Lead for the Melanoma Cl...2021-08-2927 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN02 - Advanced Melanoma, Professor Grant McArthur & Associate Professor David GyorkiOverview:
In this episode, we learn about advanced melanoma; in particular stage III and IV melanoma, and the different kinds of gene mutations and why they are important. Later in the episode we will talk about different treatment options for melanoma.
Speakers:
Professor Grant McArthur is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and holds a Ph.D. in Medical Biology. He is the Executive Director of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and inaugural Lorenzo Galli Chair of Melanoma and Skin Cancers at the University of Melbourne. He is also Head of...2021-08-2928 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN03 - Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC), Associate Professor Chris Baker AMOverview:
In this episode, we learn about Non Melanoma Skin Cancers (NMSC). What are the types of NMSC, what are the factors that contribute to having one, how are they detected and what are the treatment options?
Speaker: Associate Professor Chris Baker AM is the Director of Dermatology at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Associate Professor Baker trained at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne and St. Thomas’ Hospital, London. He is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and the Royal College of Physicians (London) He has previously been Chief Examiner for the Australasian Colleg...2021-08-2923 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCAN04 - Clinical Trials in Skin Cancer, Professor Mark Shackleton & Dr Megan LyleOverview: In this episode we learn what a clinical trial is, how they are developed and why they are so important. We also learn about participating in clinical trials, factors to consider and what the process is to get involved.
Speakers:
Prof Mark Shackleton is the Director of Oncology at Alfred Health, a Professor of Oncology at Monash University, a Victorian Cancer Agency Clinical Research Fellow and Chair of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Ltd. After training in medical oncology and at the Ludwig Institute in Melbourne, he undertook PhD studies at the Walter and...2021-08-2934 min
Spot On Podcast by MSCANIntroducing: The Spot On Podcast2 out of 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70.
In Australia there are over 1 million GP visits per year due to skin cancer.
And skin cancer accounts for 80% of newly diagnosed cancers.
We have the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. So it’s time for Australia to get skin serious about our national cancer.
The Spot On Podcast is a free resource that helps answer all the questions you have about skin cancer, and gives you the knowledge and support about the things you didn...2021-08-0901 min