As a career clinician, I want to acknowledge the referendum result and the strain it places on Indigenous people. I also acknowledge the statement from Indigenous leaders for a week of silence, and pledge continued support for Indigenous-led solutions for cancer care and control.

Congratulations to Professor Georgina Long AO on being awarded the 2023 ESMO Women for Oncology Award at #ESMO23. I enjoyed being the photographer for the inspired women who flocked to Georgina for a photo at the end of the session.

Congratulations to Ben Solomon from Peter Mac Cancer Centre on results of the first ever adjuvant trial targeting ALK in NSCLC at #ESMO23. Brilliant presentation that resulted in squealing and sustained applause from the audience! Wonderful advance for patients.

Our bid to host the 2025 World Cancer Leader’s Summit with @cancervic, Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium and McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer has been successful. I couldn't be more proud to welcome this event to Victoria and showcase our world-class hub of cancer innovation and care. uicc.org/announcements/… Union for International #CancerControl

Congratulations to Mr David Speakman OAM on the 2023 Tom Reeve Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Care. In his oration David reminded us of the critical importance of communication in patient care. “Shut up and listen” !! COSA Peter Mac Cancer Centre #COSA23

Australia’s first national Cancer Plan is launched! Exciting to work together across our nation to implement the plan. VCCC Alliance hard at it to improve outcomes for all Victorians and Australians. Thanks to Cancer Australia for your leadership. canceraustralia.gov.au/australian-can…

Born #OnThisDay in 1867 was Marie Skłodowska–Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the only woman to win twice and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two disciplines: Physics for her work on radioactivity, and Chemistry for her discovery of radium and polonium.

Congratulations Mark Dawson very prestigious award and testament to the impact and quality of your and your teams work.

Congrats Ben Hogan- I particularly liked the following quote from his citation "“Dr. Hogan has impressed his colleagues with an “…open-minded, friendly and inclusive attitude make him a highly valued and positive member of the vascular biology community.”- a scientist of our age

3 amazing Australian First Nations leaders, so proud of what they have given and continue to give to our nation. #WICC2024

Happy Birthday Peter Mac 75 today! 75 years of discovery, translation and care. Peter Mac Cancer Centre Cancer Centres remain pivotal to accelerate better outcomes for patients with cancer.

Great to be strategic planning with Australia’s Children’s Cancer Leadership and Cancer Australia today on implementation of the world leading ZERO childhood cancer initiative. Cancer Australia ANZCHOG 🎗️ Childrens Cancer Institute

Great to discuss cancer research funding with Richelle Hunt and @Vicki_Durston from BCNA on the conversation hour ABC Melbourne abc.net.au/listen/program…

Huge amount of exiting new data at #ASCO24 I have got to love the mantra of the ASCO Foundation as that is what we strive for VCCC Alliance - “Every Patient”

So proud of our work The Netherlands Cancer Institute Melanoma Institute Australia for #Nadina trial. #neoadjuvant #checkpoint #immunotherapy 68% decrease risk of progression/recurrence & death vs adjuvant anti-pd1. Multidisciplinary teamwork-great for patients with macroscopic stage 3 melanoma. Published today in NEJM

Early intervention palliative care by telehealth equivalent to in-person care. Very important findings for patients, especially those in regional, rural and remote communities. Bring on the VCCC Alliance Care Plus palliative care program for regional Victorians. #ASCO24

AI session packed at #ESMO2024 pathology and radiology the start.