Registrations for this event are now closed.
Update: 7 April 2022
Registrations for today's webinar will officially close at 9am. Everyone who registered to attend before 9am today will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link to join this morning.
If you would like still like to join after 9am please email us.
Please note the webinar will be recorded and a link made available on the Head and Neck Cancer Australia website shortly after the event.
HEAD AND NECK CANCER OUTREACH: FREE WEBINAR SERIES
Head and Neck Cancer Australia is hosting our second series of HNC Outreach Webinars.
The FREE webinars are designed to educate, inform and support people living with Head and Neck Cancer and their families and friends, but everyone is welcome to join whether you're a patient, carer, friend or healthcare professional.
April webinar - Register Now
Date: Thursday, 7 April
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm (AEST)
Topic: Learn more about the Human Papilloma Virus and Head and Neck Cancer
Host:
Graeme Lewsey, Former Patient and Head and Neck Cancer Australia Ambassador
Guest Speakers:
Professor June Corry, Radiation Oncologist, GenesisCare
Dr Rachael Dodd, Senior Research Fellow, Daffodil Centre, University of Sydney
- What is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?
- What types of HPV can cause cancer?
- How common is HPV and how is it it transmitted?
- Is my partner at risk of getting HPV?
- How are HPV related Head and Neck Cancers treated?
- What about the HPV vaccine?
- Will I get another cancer from HPV?
- Things to remember about HPV
Webinar Platform: The webinar will be hosted on Zoom. A link to join the webinar will be sent to all participants on 6 April.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Professor June Corry, Radiation Oncologist
GenesisCare, Melbourne
June initially trained as a Medical Oncologist and then furthered her studies to include Radiation Oncology, specialising in head and neck cancers. She joined GenesisCare in July 2016, after 22 years at Peter Mac, the last 15 years as Chair of that Head and Neck Service.
June is a founding member and past president of the ANZ H&NC and IAOO societies, previous executive member of the TROG Cancer Research Group, previous Chair of the TROG ANROTAT NPC committee and the Department of Health’s Optimal Care Pathways for H&N cancer patients, previous Chair HNC group in WCMICS, and current member of the UICC TNM H&N committee. She is on the editorial boards of JCO, IJROBP, Head and Neck and Oral Oncology journals. She has been Editor of the H&N section of the IJROBP.
June has a strong commitment to clinical research with 130 publications and 7 book chapters.
June was recognised for her significant contributions to the industry by receiving the TROG Outstanding Contribution Award for 2021. The award recognises researchers who have made significant contributions in the field of radiation oncology and/or in the development of emerging technology/techniques that have advanced oncology treatments; and have demonstrated service to TROG. Read more about Professor Corry here.
Dr Rachael Dodd, Senior Research Fellow
The Daffodil Centre, University of Sydney
Dr Rachael Dodd is a Senior Research Fellow at The Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and The University of Sydney. Rachael's work looks to improve health communications across a range of cancer types and screening programs, including breast, head and neck cancer, cervical and lung cancer. Her research to date has focussed around communication in healthcare in combination with assessing psychosocial impacts of HPV-related cancers. Rachael’s current research is looking into communicating key concepts of HPV and cervical cancer in the context of providing reassurance and information about the renewed National Cervical Screening Program in Australia, exploring the acceptability and feasibility of implementing lung cancer screening, and developing information resources in head and neck cancer. Rachael completed a Masters in Health Psychology and a PhD in Psychology at University College London, UK. Read more about Dr Dodd here.