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The Spot On Podcast gives you a baseline understanding and knowledge about skin cancer, and helps navigate you through that journey ahead through diagnosis and treatment. The Spot On Podcast is brought to you by the Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network (MSCAN) - who are providing a new, innovative approach to tackle Australia’s national cancer. MSCAN engages with Australia’s leading clinicians, researchers and advocates with the aim of increasing the knowledge of those affected by a diagn ...
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In 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 melanom…
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Cutaneous Lymphoma: a less common type of skin cancer
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Cutaneous 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…
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In 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. Austral…
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Merkel 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…
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Ocular 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 melanoma How it may be diagnosed and the level of risk treatm…
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Welcome 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 holistic…
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Coping with a skin cancer diagnosis. Dr. Eleanor De Ath-Miller; Neuropsychologist, Coach & Consultant
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Welcome 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 holistic…
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08 - Patient Stories: Diagnosed with advanced melanoma; Professor Alan Cooper, Professor Georgina Long (featuring Deb Knight)
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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 jou…
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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 jou…
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05 - Patient Stories: Diagnosed with advanced melanoma; Jarryd Roughead, Dr Donna Milne (featuring Deb Knight)
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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 jou…
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06 - Patient Stories: Diagnosed with advanced melanoma; Doug Phayer, Dr Trish Terrill (featuring Deb Knight)
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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 jou…
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01 - The Fundamentals & Treatment of Early Stage Melanoma, Associate Professor Victoria Mar & Professor John Thompson AO
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Overview: 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…
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Overview: 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 a…
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Overview: 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 Bake…
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Overview: 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 Universit…
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2 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…
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