The VICS have convened an expert advisory group of 24 multidisciplinary stakeholders in endometrial cancer care, from across Victoria, to inform the next VICS Optimal Care Summits consultation. This is our first consultation to focus specifically on endometrial cancer. The advisory group, listed below, met for the first time in early June 2024 and will come together regularly between now and the consultation’s live summit event on 22 November 2024.
They will guide surveys of stakeholders in endometrial/uterine cancer care, analysis of data from multiple sources, and identification of ‘unwarranted variations’ in care and outcomes that should be discussed at the summit. The summit will then generate proposed actions for cancer service improvement priorities to improve the care provided to people with endometrial cancer and their families across Victoria.
To participate in the consultation, anyone involved in care or support for people affected by endometrial or uterine cancer is encouraged to register their details through the VICS’ quick web form.
The advisory group for the 2024 Endometrial Cancer consultation comprises:
Dr Simon Hyde (Co-chair) – Director Gynaecological Oncology, Mercy Hospital for Women
Dr Rosemary McBain (Co-chair) – Gynaecological Oncologist, Royal Women’s Hospital
Dr Sumitra Ananda – Medical Oncologist, Western Health
A/Prof. Yoland Antill – Medical Oncologist, Cabrini Health
Dr Rob Blum – Clinical Director Cancer Services, Bendigo Health
A/Prof. Ian Collins – Medical Oncologist, South West Oncology
Dr Kristin Cornell – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Southwest Health Care
Prof. Sally Dooley – General Practitioner, Carlton Medical Centre
A/Prof. Mahesh Iddawela – Medical Oncologist, Latrobe Regional Health
Nicole Kinnane – Clinical Nurse Consultant, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Erika Kotowicz – Oncology Rehabilitation Care Coordinator and Senior Clinician Physiotherapist, Barwon Health
Erin Laing – Senior Dietitian, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Carminia Lapuz – Radiation Oncologist, Austin Health
Dr Ming-Yin Lin – Radiation Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Marsali Newman – Pathologist, Austin Health
Dr Niveditha Rajadevan – Gynaecological Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Matthew Read – Bariatric surgeon, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne
Mrs Kelly Scorey – Cancer Services Ambulatory Services Manager, Oncology Nurse, and Nurse Unit Manager, Kyabram District Health Service
Rachel Smith – Gynae-oncology Inpatient Ward CNC, Mercy Hospital for Women
Dr Margreet Stegeman – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Shepparton Women’s Health Centre
A/Prof. Kate Stern – Fertility Specialist, Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist, Royal Women’s Hospital
Dr Lee Na Teo – Medical Oncologist, Ballarat Health Service
Nicole Webb – Cancer Care Coordinator, Albury Wodonga Health
Dr Kate Webber – Medical Oncologist and Gynaecological Cancer Trials Stream Lead, Monash Health.
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