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SUMMARY:2026 Melanoma and Skin Cancer Nurse Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Melanoma Institute Australia for our annual Melanoma and Skin Cancer Nurse Symposium — a full-day educational symposium designed for nurses involved in the care of patients with skin cancer. \nThis symposium will explore how nurses shape patient outcomes across the full continuum of care\, from patient education and prevention to advanced treatment and survivorship. Through expert-led presentations\, practical case discussions and interactive sessions\, attendees will gain up-to-date knowledge and real-world strategies to enhance clinical practice and patient education. \nProgram:* \n\nShaping outcomes in skin cancer: Prevention messaging\, risk identification and targeted screening – Prof Anne Cust (Epidemiologist)\nOptimising outcomes for skin cancer patients with inflammatory skin disease – Denise Wilson (Dermatology CNS) and Anna Jatko (Dermatology CNS)\nSunscreen explained: Practical guidance for patient education – Dr Annika Smith (Dermatologist)\nThe emerging role of TILs therapy in melanoma – Rebecca Johnson (National Melanoma Nurses Program Manager)\nEarly warning signs of immunotherapy toxicity: Case scenarios – Prof Georgina Long AO (Medical Oncologist) and Aled Gaynor (Med Onc CNC) and Olivia van Schouwen (Med Onc CNC)\nVulval and anal mucosal melanoma: Multidisciplinary team discussion – Dr Thomas Pennington (Surgical Oncologist)\, A/Prof Alexander Menzies (Medical Oncologist)\, Dr Robert Rawson (Pathologist) and Natalie Foster (Melanoma/Surgical Oncology CNC)\nSupporting intimacy following a melanoma diagnosis – Prof Kate White (Chair of Cancer Nursing\, The University of Sydney)\nWe told them …. So why didn’t it stick? Rethinking patient education in melanoma care – Michelle Rosano (National Melanoma Nurse Program Education Manager) and Claire Gore (Senior Clinical Psychologist)\nEducating with impact – Katharine Collins (Presentation Skills Coach)\n*Please note that the program is subject to change.\n\nDesigned by nurses for multidisciplinary nurses\, this symposium offers a valuable opportunity to learn\, connect and strengthen your impact in melanoma and skin cancer care. \nCost: $100 (+ GST). Ticket prices includes all catering. \nCPD: A Certificate of Attendance will be given after the event for your own CPD records. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/2026-melanoma-and-skin-cancer-nurse-symposium/
LOCATION:The Poche Centre\, 40 Rocklands Road\, Wollstonecraft\, NSW\, 2065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Clinician Education
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