**** We have now reached capacity for this event and registrations have now closed. We thank all of those who have registered and expressed interest in this event. **
Join us in Launceston at our face-to-face NET Patient Education Forum this October. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask “Our Expert NET Clinicians” questions and gain information on current treatments and Clinical Trials.
When: Friday 27 October 2023
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm local time
Where: Northern Cancer Support Centre, Cancer Council. 69 Howick Street, Launceston
Cost: Free
RSVP: Friday 20th October, registration is essential for catering purposes.
Patients and families are invited to join us at the Race for a Cure 2023 fundraiser – 5:30pm Friday October 27th following the NET Patient Forum at the Mowbray Racetrack. Email info@neuroendocrine.org.au for complimentary ticket including buffet dinner (valued at $60ea) for a NET patient +1.
There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion at the Forum and you are invited to submit any questions you would like addressed prior to the event. To submit questions or for any further information, please contact info@neuroendocrine.org.au
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Can’t make it to Launceston? Meet other NET Patients at Cancer Council Sandy Bay for the Live Stream. NET Patients and carers can still join in the Q&A from Sandy Bay. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask “Our Expert NET Clinicians” questions and gain information on current treatments and Clinical Trials.
When: Friday 27 October 2023
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm local time
Where: Southern Cancer Support Centre, Cancer Council Hobart, 15 Princes St. Sandy Bay
Cost: Free
RSVP: Tuesday 24th October, registration is essential for catering purposes.
There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion at the Forum and you are invited to submit any questions you would like addressed prior to the event. To submit questions or for any further information, please contact info@neuroendocrine.org.au
We look forward to seeing you there.
| 2:30pm | Doors Open | Registration and light refreshments |
| 3:00pm | Meredith Cummins (CEO NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia) | Welcome & NECA update: |
| 3:15pm | Dr Tomasz Block (Endocrinology Advanced Trainee) | Genetics and NETS |
| 3:35pm | Dr Jeremy Power (Medical Oncologist) | NETs and Treatment Options |
| 3:55pm | Yasmine Innocenti (Cancer Council Tas Supportive Care Coordinator) | Cancer Council Services |
| 4:10pm | Q&A | Led by Meredith Cummins |
| 4:30pm | Close |
Dr Tomasz Block
(Endocrinology Advanced Trainee)
Dr Tomasz Block, BBiomedSc, BSc(Hons), MBBS, is a second year Endocrinology Advanced Trainee based at the Royal Hobart Hospital and Adjunct Research Associate in the Monash University Department of Diabetes in Melbourne.
He regularly manages patients in the Endocrine Neoplasia Clinic alongside Professor John Burgess at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
His research interests include novel therapies targeting diabetic cardiovascular and renal disease, obesity management, and metabolic bone disease.
In addition to having published articles in these areas, he has received several national and international research presentation awards, including the Australian Diabetes Society Best Clinical Presentation Award in memory of Dr Paul Lee in 2022.
He is also the recipient of a Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant and remains a chief investigator of a prospective clinical pilot study exploring the utility of a prognostic biomarker for oxidative stress in patients with diabetic cardiovascular disease.
Tomasz intends to commence a PhD next year, relentlessly striving towards his future aspiration as a clinician researcher.
Dr Jeremy Power
(Medical Oncologist)
Yasmine Innocenti
(Cancer Council Tas Supportive Care Coordinator)
Meredith Cummins
(NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia)
Meredith is a highly driven and dedicated health professional who thrives on delivering world class care to cancer patients and enhancing the skills of other health professionals to deliver this care. She has been involved in Oncology for the past 30 years in metropolitan, rural, international, public and private settings. In the past 15 years she has been a key player instrumental in the commissioning and establishment of four private cancer care facilities in New South Wales.
Meredith has a wealth of experience in comprehensive cancer care, accreditation and licensing processes, governance (Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Committees), quality management systems, fundraising, liaison with Pharmaceutical companies and Philanthropic groups and all aspects of practice management. She enjoys creating and developing dynamic teams so that cancer patients can benefit from Best Practice care and health professionals can develop skills and enhance their career pathways.
Since commencing with NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia, Meredith has coordinated many of our forums, been fundamental in the development of PlaNET Patient App and developed our fully accredited GP and Nurse Education Program.
Meredith has a passion for developing and delivering world class cancer care to neuroendocrine patients across Australia.
