Empower-ED Webinars
PanKind is committed to supporting people impacted by pancreatic cancer, and our National Patient and Carer Support Hub is designed to keep our community informed, supported and connected.
As part of our Patient and Carer Hub initiative, we are proud to announce the launch of a new series of online educational sessions – EmpowerED webinars.
As COVID-19 impacts our lives and makes it more difficult to connect in person, join us online from the comfort of your home to learn about the topics relevant to you. These webinars are designed to keep you informed of advances in the field of pancreatic cancer, support you with relevant information and allow you to connect with others in the community.
Through our new webinars you can learn from experts in the field about the science of pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials and other support services. Also hear from others first-hand how they are living with the disease, about their experiences and how they navigate their pancreatic cancer journey.
Upcoming Webinars
Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and New and Emerging Therapies
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 | 7-8pm AEDT | FREE
As part of World Pancreatic Cancer Month, PanKind are hosting an educational webinar with the hope of continuing to increase awareness, earlier diagnosis, and improve survival from pancreatic cancer.
Intended for GPs and health professionals interested in learning more about pancreatic cancer, this webinar will provide an update on pancreatic cancer signs and symptoms, diagnostic techniques, as well as new and emerging treatments.
Presenting this webinar is Dr Andrew Dean, Head of Medical Oncology at St John of God Hospital in Perth and a consultant for GenesisCare. Previously, he established the palliative care service at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and St John of God Hospital in Perth and was appointed professor of palliative medicine by the Edith Cowan University. He flies himself to a variety of rural areas in Western Australia including Geraldton and Broome to provide outreach oncology services.
Dr Dean will present for approximately 45 minutes followed by a 10-minute moderated audience Q&A.
Dr Andrew Dean
Head of Medical Oncology
St John of God Hospital
Find out more and register to attend click the register button below. If you can’t make it on the day, register anyway and we’ll send you a recording.
Past Webinars
Empowering Treatment Partnerships
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 | 5-6 pm AEDT | Free
This webinar is intended for people with pancreatic cancer and their families. It will focus on strategies to support you to empower treatment partnerships and drive your treatment journey ensuring all your options are considered.
When the time is right, be empowered to know your options. It is an emotional time of uncertainty when confronted with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and the most important person during this time is you. It is essential that medical partnerships are maximised to ensure all options are considered for your treatment care plan.
Presenting this webinar is Michelle Di Vito-Smith, a pharmacologist with over 25 years of experience leading the implementation of clinical trials in Australia and New Zealand.
A recent personal experience, coupled with Michelle’s professional background, has drawn her closer to supporting cancer patients through her own venture. It has become her passion and mission to empower cancer patients to drive their treatment journeys and connect them with early access options beyond the medicines on the pharmacy shelf.
Michelle will present on the following topics for approximately 45 minutes, followed by a 10-minute moderated audience Q&A.
• Partnering with your clinician
• Clinical trials – access to innovation
• Be informed to feel empowered and in control
Michelle Di Vito-Smith
Principal Consultant
MDVS Clinical Pty Ltd
Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Research
Tuesday, 1 September 2020 | 5-6pm AEST | Free
We begin the EmpowerED webinar series being joined by leading professionals:
A/Prof Nick Pavlakis
Oncologist
Royal North Shore Hospital
- Presenting an overview of advances in pancreatic cancer research.
Amber Johns
Project Manager
Australian Pancreatic Genome Initiative
- Presenting an update on the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative.
Prof John Zalcberg
Oncologist
Monash University
- Presenting an overview of clinical quality registries with a focus on pancreatic cancer.
