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Clinical Trials & Research
Managing your health after Gastro-Intestinal Cancer treatment
After being treated for gastro-intestinal (GI) cancer, taking care of yourself and your health is important. GI cancer oncology nurse Catherine Trevaskis discusses how to manage your health after treatment and what to expect from the recovery process.
About GI Cancer | Treating GI Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Preparing for Gastro-Intestinal Cancer surgery
Treating gastro-intestinal (GI) cancer often involves surgery. Catherine Trevaskis, an oncology nurse specialising in GI cancer, answers frequently asked questions about how to prepare for GI cancer surgery.
About GI Cancer | Treating GI Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Managing a Gastro-Intestinal Cancer diagnosis and treatment
Catherine Trevaskis, an oncology nurse specialising in GI cancer, answers frequently asked questions about what to do once cancer is diagnosed and how to prepare for surgery.
About GI Cancer | Treating GI Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Liver Cancer FAQs with Associate Professor Lipton
Medical oncologist Associate Professor Lara Lipton answers frequently asked questions about liver cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma, and how it is treated.
About GI Cancer | Treating GI Cancer
Liver Cancer | Gallbladder & Biliary Tract
Prof Tim Price on refractory colorectal cancer (Part 1)
When colorectal cancer progresses and spreads to other parts of the body (metastasises), patients can have specialised needs. In the first of three videos, Prof Tim Price discusses how to help patients with colorectal cancer once existing therapies are not effective.
Treating GI Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Prof Tim Price on refractory colorectal cancer (Part 2)
When colorectal cancer spreads to other parts of the body, patients have specialised needs. In the second of a series of three videos, Prof Tim Price discusses how patients make decisions and the role of clinical trials.
Treating GI Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Prof Tim Price on refractory colorectal cancer (Part 3)
When colorectal cancer spreads to other parts of the body, patients have specialised needs. In the third part of this series of videos, Prof Tim Price discusses important considerations for patients with refractory colorectal cancer.
Treating GI Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
A/Prof Nick Pavlakis on refractory metastatic gastric cancer (Part 1)
When gastric cancer progresses and spreads to other parts of the body (metastasises), patients can have specialised needs. In the first of three videos, A/Prof Nick Pavlakis discusses how to help patients with stomach cancer once existing therapies are not effective.
Treating GI Cancer
Stomach Cancer
A/Prof Nick Pavlakis on refractory metastatic gastric cancer (Part 2)
When stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, spreads to other parts of the body, patients have specialised needs. In the second of a series of three videos, A/Prof Nick Pavlakis discusses how patients make decisions and the role of clinical trials.
Treating GI Cancer
Stomach Cancer
A/Prof Nick Pavlakis on refractory metastatic gastric cancer (Part 3)
A/Prof Nick Pavlakis discusses important considerations for patients with refractory gastric cancer.
Treating GI Cancer
Stomach Cancer
What do you need to launch a clinical trial?
Professor Steve Ackland outlines the three elements that every clinical trial needs.
Clinical Trials & Research
Neo-IMPACT clinical trial for pancreatic cancer patients
Dr Lorraine Chantrill discusses the concept for the Neo-IMPACT clinical trial for pancreatic cancer patients.
Clinical Trials & Research
Pancreatic Cancer
Health economics in clinical trials
The GI Cancer Institute includes health economists in discussion of all its clinical research concepts. Dr Lorraine Chantrill discusses how the public health sector can conduct research which can save costs without compromising on quality.
Clinical Trials & Research
Colorectal Cancer
Nutrition during cancer treatment
Nutritional standards for patients during cancer treatment vary. Dr Lorraine Chantrill discusses how the GI Cancer Institute is looking to develop research to standardise recommendations for nutrition.
Treating GI Cancer | Clinical Trials & Research
Rectal Cancer
Collaboration between disciplines in cancer research
Dr Lorraine Chantrill discusses how specialists from various disciplines collaborate to conduct clinical trials through the GI Cancer Institute.
Clinical Trials & Research
Out of the box trials: ASCOLT
Dr Lorraine Chantrill discusses the GI Cancer Institute's clinical trials that are out of the ordinary, including the ASCOLT trial investigating aspirin in the treatment of colorectal cancer.
Clinical Trials & Research
Colorectal Cancer
Have survival rates for upper GI cancer improved?
"We need to do better." Many cancers in the upper gastro-intestinal tract are neglected - rare or less common cancers that miss out on funding for research. Dr Lorraine Chantrill says that outcomes aren't changing fast enough.
About GI Cancer | Clinical Trials & Research
Levels of collaboration in clinical trials
Dr Lorraine Chantrill discusses the levels of collaboration in the gastro-intestinal clinical trials conducted by the GI Cancer Institute.
Clinical Trials & Research
Adding value to clinical trials
Dr Lorraine Chantrill and Professor Steve Ackland speak about how value can be added to clinical trials to conduct hypothesis-generating research.
Clinical Trials & Research
Associate Professor Michael Jameson explains the SPAR trial
This randomised phase II trial aims to evaluate the effect of simvastatin (SIM) on efficacy and toxicity of pCRT in rectal cancer patients.
Clinical Trials & Research
Colorectal Cancer | Rectal Cancer
A Cancer Survivor’s Journey
Steve Dicks was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), a rare form of cancer, over ten years ago. He is a participant on the CONTROL NETs trial. He speaks with his oncologist Dr Katrin Sjoquist about his journey.
Patient Story
NeuroEndocrine Tumours (NETs)
What is toxicity management for pancreatic cancer? Dr Andrew Dean
Dr Andrew Dean speaks about the area of toxicity management for pancreatic cancer patients.
Treating GI Cancer
Dr Andrew Dean: Toxicity management for pancreatic cancer patients
Dr Andrew Dean discusses what toxicity is and why managing it is important for pancreatic cancer patients.
Treating GI Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Dr Andrew Dean on the side effects of toxicity for pancreatic cancer patients
Dr Andrew Dean discusses what the side effects of toxicity are for pancreatic cancer patients and ways that they are managed.
Treating GI Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
ASCO 2018 – Upper GI in focus at ASCO
Dr Katrin Sjoquist shares updates from the Upper GI session at ASCO 2018.
About GI Cancer
INTEGRATE II: Information and how to register
Associate Professor Nick Pavlakis discusses the symptoms and risk factors of gastro-oesophageal cancer, and how the INTEGRATE II trial will investigate the best treatment methods for patients.
Clinical Trials & Research | Treating GI Cancer
Stomach Cancer | Oesophageal Cancer
Research presentations from ASCO 2018
The annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting is the largest gathering of cancer experts. In June 2018 Professor Chris Karapetis and Dr Katrin Sjoquist shared the latest findings in GI cancer research from ASCO.
Clinical Trials & Research | Treating GI Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer | Oesophageal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer
NABNEC: Information and how to register
Information on the NABNEC trial, as well as details on how to register. This trial is studying the treatment of neuro-endocrine cancers (NECs), and is conducted in partnership with The Unicorn Foundation.
Clinical Trials & Research
Dr Matthew Burge on bowel cancer and the MONARCC clinical trial
Oncologist Dr Matthew Burge explains the symptoms and risk factors of bowel cancer, and how the MONARCC clinical trial will investigate the best treatment methods for elderly patients.
Treating GI Cancer | Clinical Trials & Research
Colorectal Cancer
Dr Lorraine Chantrill talks about pancreatic cancer
Dr Lorraine Chantrill, Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG) and GI Cancer Institute Director, speaks about her work in pancreas cancer research.
About GI Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials – Living Room Series Event 2017
Prof David Goldstein & Dr Lorraine Chantrill, speak on Pancreas Cancer and the progress that has been made and is continuing through clinical trials conducted in Australia.
Clinical Trials & Research
Pancreatic Cancer
How to find out about Clinical Trials
How does a patient find out about GI cancer clinical trials?
Clinical Trials & Research
Rectal Cancer
Why Clinical Trials are Important
Professor Tim Price explains why GI cancer clinical trials are important.
Clinical Trials & Research
Clinical Trial Phases
Dr Nick Pavlakis explains the phases of a clinical trial.
Clinical Trials & Research
Integrate I & II - A Clinical Trial
Dr Nick Pavlakis on the AGITG's trials INTEGRATE I and INTEGRATE II
Clinical Trials & Research
Living with GI cancer
Felicity Walker talks about her experience of GI cancer diagnosis and treatment, with some great tips on how to keep friends updated. Filmed at the Hobart Engage Community Forum, March 2016.
Patient Story
Rectal Cancer
Why research is important
Medical Oncologist Dr Louise Nott explains the importance of GI cancer clinical research., at the Hobart Engage Community Forum in March 2016.
Clinical Trials & Research
Quality of Life Research
Dr Louise Nott explains the importance of research into GI cancer survivorship and quality of life after treatment. Filmed in March 2016, at Hobart Engage Community Forum.
Clinical Trials & Research
Personalised Medicine
Medical Oncologist Dr Louise Nott explains Personalised Medicine. Filmed at Hobart Engage Community Forum, in March 2016.
Clinical Trials & Research
Translational research
Filmed in March 2016 at the Hobart Engage Community Forum, Dr Louise Nott explains translational research.
Clinical Trials & Research
Multidisciplinary research
Dr Louise Nott explains multidisciplinary at the Hobart Engage Community Forum, in March 2016.
Clinical Trials & Research
GI Cancer: Latest Treatment and Research
Dr Louise Nott’s full presentation from the March 2016 Hobart Engage Community Forum, about the latest GI cancer treatments, research & clinical trials.
Clinical Trials & Research
Rectal Cancer
Recruiting for a GI cancer clinical trial
How do you take part in a GI cancer clinical trial? Medical Oncologist, Dr Louise Nott, explains in this short video from Hobart Engage Community Forum.
Clinical Trials & Research
What is a clinical trial?
Dr Louise Nott explains what is involved in a GI cancer clinical trial. Filmed at the Hobart Engage Community Forum, in March 2016.
Clinical Trials & Research
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Jessica Webb speaks about including an Exercise Physiologist in your multidisciplinary treatment team. Filmed at the Hobart Engage Community Forum, March 2016.
Treating GI Cancer
Targeted therapies and personalised medicine
Medical Oncologist Dr David Boadle, talks about GI cancer targeted therapies and personalised medicine at the Hobart Engage Community Forum, in March 2016.
Treating GI Cancer
GI cancer treatments
Dr David Boadle explains the types of treatments available for GI cancer, at the Hobart Engage Community Forum.
Treating GI Cancer
Staging and diagnosis
Understand more about a GI cancer diagnosis and journey, from Dr David Boadle, speaking at Hobart Engage Community Forum, March 2016.
Treating GI Cancer
Lessening the risk of GI cancer
Medical oncologist Dr David Boadle, discusses ways to lessen the risk of GI cancer and the importance of screening. Filmed in Hobart, at the March 2016 Engage Community Forum.
About GI Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Cancer Causes
Dr David Boadle explains what causes cells to mutate and form cancer. Filmed at the Hobart Engage Community Forum, in March 2016.
About GI Cancer
Cancer and Genes
How do genetics affect the causes of cancer? Dr David Boadle, Medical Oncologist, explains in this short film from the Hobart Engage Community Forum.
About GI Cancer
What is cancer?
Medical Oncologist Dr David Boadle, explains what cancer is, how it effects your cells and how it spreads in this short video from the Hobart Engage Community Forum, filmed in March 2016.
About GI Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Dr Nick Pavlakis
Why he became an oncologist
About GI Cancer | Treating GI Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Professor Tim Price
Why I became Involved in GI Cancer
About GI Cancer
Anal Cancer