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Rare Cancers Australia

Radio Rare

A weekly Business and Non-Profit podcast
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Radio Rare

Rare Cancers Australia

Radio Rare

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Radio Rare

Rare Cancers Australia

Radio Rare

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Two-year-old Luna’s family is fundraising for treatments only available overseas for her rare childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. They sat down with Gary Hardgrave on the 4BC Radio Drive program to share their experiences.
People living with cancer urgently need action on expanded access to precision therapiesOver the past two decades, our ability to rapidly obtain genomic information on an individual and their cancer has led to a dramatic shift in how we can di
In this edition of The Conversation Hour, hosted by ABC Radio Melbourne, we hear the experiences of callers who have been diagnosed with a rare cancer and their families. We also learn about the latest developments in treatment and support with
Noel Carmona, living with thymic carcinoma, and Rare Cancers Australia CEO Christine Cockburn, sat down with ABC Radio in the Upper Hunter to talk about the cost of treatment for people diagnosed with a rare cancer, and what needs to change to
Professor Grant McArthurExecutive Director, VCCC AllianceHead of the Molecular Oncology Lab, Peter Mac Thinking big: how we can make a difference for patientsIn this episode, RCA Chief Executive Richard Vines speaks to Professor Grant M
Emeritus Professor Ian FrazerUniversity of QueenslandThe future of cancer and medical researchIn this episode, RCA Chief Executive Richard Vines speaks to Professor Ian Frazer about:Inventing the technology behind the world’s first cancer
Ann Single Patient Voice InitiativeImproving the patient voice in the Australian health systemIn this episode, RCA Chief Executive Richard Vines speaks to Ann Single about:- The limitations of Australia’s Health Technology Assessment (H
Professor John ZalcbergHead, Cancer Research Program, School of Public Health, Monash UniversityOur responsibility to patients who can’t afford to waitIn this episode, RCA Chief Executive Richard Vines speaks to Professor John Zalcberg ab
Carlo Montagner Co-Founder and CEO, Specialised Therapeutics AustraliaRisks and rewards: getting new medications into the hands of patientsIn this episode, RCA Chief Executive Richard Vines speaks to Carlo Montagner about: His move from p
Professor Shelley DolanChief Executive, Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreFrom Registered Nurse to Chief ExecutiveIn this episode, RCA Chief Executive Richard Vines speaks to Professor Shelley Dolan about:Signing up as a nurse dressed in full
In the latest episode of the Radio Rare podcast, Clinical Nurse Specialists Julie and Giovanna from Cancer Council Victoria share how the turbulence of the last 18 months has affected people living with cancer, and what patients are most concer
In the latest episode of the Radio Rare podcast, we chat to Rupert Saunders from headspace for an insight into what many young people are feeling in the wake of 18 months of constant changes and challenges.He also provides some tips and strat
We are living in extraordinary times, and uncertainty drives us to seek answers. It's easy to get swept away in a sea of conflicting information.In the latest episode of Radio Rare in our COVID Connect mini-series, we go back to basics with P
The impact of COVID-19 on our healthcare system has and continues to be significant.In our latest episode of Radio Rare in our COVID Connect mini-series, we take you into the hospital world and explore the NSW and Victorian experiences throug
It was just before Melbourne's second lockdown (lasting 111 days) that Maddie was diagnosed with thymoma.In our first Radio Rare episode in our COVID Connect mini-series, she shares how she adjusted to her new normal - facing not just a cance
When many people think of childhood cancers, images of babies and toddlers often appear. But what about teenagers living with a rare cancer?This is a very different picture, and one that is often overlooked as Tamlin explains in our latest ep
Even when you are a doctor, finding out your son has a rare cancer can be difficult to understand.In this special #RareCancersAwarenessDay edition of Radio Rare, our very own Dr Emily shares a very personal experience with her husband and onc
It's an exciting time in cancer care with advances in medicine allowing us to look more closely at each person's cancer, and to identify more effective treatments for each patient's case.In the latest episode of Radio Rare we explore this and
Benchtop to bedside is a commonly used term when it comes to research.But what does it mean in the reality of cancer treatments, and what does it look like when it comes to developing new medicines for cancer patients?We explore this in our
In this weeks episode, we sit down and talk with Cindy Bakos and Cassandra Howcroft and explore why it's so important for children living with a cancer diagnosis to stay active, and how parents can make it fun, together. Cindy and Cass are two
Appearing this week on Episode 3 of Radio Rare: Exercise Physiologist, Tracey Duggan, who specialises in working with cancer patients on their treatment journey.Join us alongside Dr Emily as we explore how fitness helps lower your cancer fati
In episode one, we heard from Kate Vines on what life has been like living with a rare cancer. In episode two, we want to follow that with Dr. Damien Kee from the Austin Hospital and talk about what specifically makes rare and less common cance
Season two of Radio Rare is here and for episode one, we chat to Kate Vines, one of the founders of Rare Cancers Australia, talking about her life with a rare cancer and how technology has opened new treatment options. We also have a special gu
Our guest this week, making his debut appearance, is Mike George. One of a small number of Australias, who has undergone a laryngectomy.Mike talks us through the journey of his diagnosis, and advocacy work. As you'll hear not having a voice b
Palliative Care. Two words that often cause so much discomfort and fear, but what do we really know about it? Join Dr. Emily and Sidekick James, as they dive into the world of Palliative Care.
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