Welcome by COSA President, Fran Boyle
Welcome to Country
Official opening
4:40 PM Panel discussion including Jolanta Malyszko
4:50PM Panel Discussion
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.