Working with cancer patients who have pre-existing mental health concerns can be complex. It's important for clinicans to understand the bio-psycho-social issues that patients bring with them to their cancer treatment, and how to approach them in an effective manner.
Register now for the opportunity to learn from and ask questions of an expert line-up of speakers.
This webinar is part of a two-part series looking at the psychological needs of people with cancer. Register here for the first webinar on Monday 13 November.
Catherine Hanns is a social worker at Ballarat Health Service, working within the allied health team and has many years of experience working with patients who have experienced cancer and psycho-social challenges.
Professor Linda Mileshkin is the Medical Director of Oncology at the VCCC and has worked as an oncologist treating cancer patients for many years.
Professor Brian Kelly is a psychiatrist and researcher with many years of experience in treating and researching mental health. He now divides his time between clinical practice, research and the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Newcastle. He has worked and researched in the area of mental health within cancer treatment.
Ria Esbrey is a senior psychiatric liaison nurse with years of experience in working with patients with both physical and mental health issues, working currently in psycho-oncology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and previously at the RMH.
