Tuesday, 16th November Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2021

8:45AM - 9:00AM
Tuesday, 16th November
Stream 1
Chairs: Fran Boyle & Kate Webber

Welcome by COSA President, Fran Boyle                                                                                                        

Welcome to Country

Official opening

9:00AM - 10:30AM
Tuesday, 16th November
Stream 1
Chairs: Fran Boyle & Nick Pavlakis
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10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tuesday, 16th November
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Tuesday, 16th November
3:00PM - 3:30PM
Tuesday, 16th November
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
Tuesday, 16th November
Stream 3
Chairs: Mahesh Iddawela & Carmel OKane
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4:50PM Panel Discussion

7:00PM - 8:30PM
Tuesday, 16th November
Stream 1
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Title - Learning through Patient Experiences – Insights into the Treatment and Management of Advanced Melanoma
Time - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Chair - A/Prof. Andrew Haydon, Medical Oncologist, The Alfred Hospital – Melbourne
Speakers -

  • Prof. Morteza Aghmesheh, Medical Oncologist, Illawarra Cancer Care Centre, Wollongong

  • Dr Marcin Dzienis, Medical Oncologist, Gold Coast University Hospital

Description - The patient experience has been transformed with the emergence of immuno-oncology (IO) therapy for the treatment of advanced melanoma. Clinical evidence, real-world experience and perspectives from the patient can provide insights into the treatment and management considerations of advanced melanoma.

During this symposium, our speaker panel will:

  • Provide an overview of the evidence for KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in treating advanced (unresectable or metastatic) melanoma

  • Share their perspectives on the experiences of advanced melanoma patients; and

  • Impart insights into their treatment and management considerations for advanced melanoma.

9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday, 16th November
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