Relative risks of #ovariancancer of 1.68 in 1st-degree relatives (FDR) of ovarian cancer cases vs. FDR of controls. Some of the excess risk accounted for by #BRCA1 #BRCA2 -and other- PV. Risk therefore likely lower if no susceptibility PV identified. jmg.bmj.com/content/early/…

Lincoln Crowley QC has been appointed as Australia’s first Indigenous Supreme Court Justice 👏 Mr Crowley is a descendant of the Warramunga peoples from the Northern Territory.

A free flu jab will be available to all NSW residents in a month-long blitz from June 1 in an effort to combat this year’s expected severe influenza season. The NSW Government will fund flu vaccinations at GPs and pharmacies until June 30. More info: nsw.gov.au/flu

Come and work with the medical oncology team at Concord Hospital! Brand new 1.0 FTE position. DM me for more info. jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs/staff-spe…

Great opportunity to attend an international conference with support 🤩

Want to learn about #Implementation science in #cancer. Check out this amazing FREE resource. It has everything you need. cancercontrol.cancer.gov/is/training-ed…

Exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team and the wider NSW cancer genetics family. Apply here:myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLo…

Reminder to Young Oncologists: EOI to join the 2023 YOGA committee closes in 3 days on 27/11 🗓️👨‍💻👩‍💻 Nominations from VIC, SA, TAS, ACT are especially welcome but nominations from all states will be considered 🇦🇺 More info ➡️ moga.org.au/all-news/eoi-t… Medical Oncology Group of Australia ausyoungoncs

“Chill pills” for minimising emotional energy discharge in workplaces | InSight+ insightplus.mja.com.au/2022/47/chill-…

The NSW Med Onc AT committee is looking for 2 new representatives to join our committee! We have a lot planned for 2023, including the national mentorship program. Please see the attached flyer for more details on applying. I have enjoyed every moment. Jia (Jenny) Liu Medical Oncology Group of Australia

Important The Lancet series on racism, xenophobia and discrimination. A synthesis is in the very valuable infographic below. For the entire series check hubs.li/Q01vtPS-0 & follow key voices in this space.

Great interactive #ESMOYOC session coming up for trainees & young oncs 👩‍🏫 Navigating difficult communication in oncology with 🇦🇺 communications expert extraordinaire Prof Fran Boyle she/her 🤩 🗓 Tues 31st Jan ⏰ 9pm AEST || 12pm CET ausyoungoncs Medical Oncology Group of Australia COSA The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

PCPA's all new podcast series is off to a great start! ausyoungoncs

They were always on our must do list when we were trainees. Very relevant talks. Consultant sessions: professional life-admin that we all wish we knew but rarely get taught. Need an excuse to visit Melbourne? Accommodation included. Registration closes 19 Apr ausyoungoncs

Join our fantastic team as a permanent #palliative care quality & #research_nurse at Concord Centre for Palliative Care!!! Make an important contribution to better patient outcomes at end of life. iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/palliative… PaCCSC Palliative Care NSW CNSA

In our latest Q&A event, broadcast live from Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, we will be examining the issues facing women in Māori, Pasifika and Indigenous Communities as they relate to breast cancer. To register visit: breastcancertrials.org.au/qa-events/brea…

After an inspiring conversation with Sabe Sabesan last night about re-visioning workplaces, I found this on top of my feed today. Excited about things to come...

Our xmas appeal is live Dereks Place. Help us keep the memory grants & care packs coming through xmas period & into '24 for young families about to lose a parent. Every $ counts. Please donate (tax deductible in Oz) at gofund.me/5a8b6992 Find us at: facebook.com/dereksplacensw