Entries by Jerry Liu

PCPA in the news – Unveiling the power of empathy: Gilead joins oncologists in bridging the gap

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Health Industry Hub 26 May 2023

Pharma News: In an event that showcased the cutting-edge advancements in cancer treatment, the Private Cancer Physicians of Australia (PCPA) joined forces with GenesisCare, their Strategic Alliance Partner, to successfully launch the inaugural PCPA Live Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) Masterclass. This event witnessed healthcare leaders from Gilead Australia immerse themselves in the daily life of breast cancer patients undergoing complex treatments, providing a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the challenges faced by patients and their MDT teams.

Under the esteemed guidance of PCPA Board member and renowned GenesisCare Medical Oncologist, Professor Stephen Clarke, […]

PCPA in the news – Leaders get up close in cancer care

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pharma in focus 26th May 2023

Gilead leaders attended a newly launched Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) Masterclass in cancer treatment this week hailed as an “immersive experience” to help deliver better outcomes for breast cancer patients.

The two-day interactive masterclass is an initiative of the peak body for private cancer clinicians, Private Cancer Physicians of Australia (PCPA) and its strategic alliance partner, GenesisCare.

It was held at the North Shore Campus in Sydney, which incorporates GenesisCare and Royal North Shore Hospital.

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PCPA in the news – Gilead joins Private Cancer Physicians of Australia for launch of Live MDT Masterclass

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Bio Pharma Dispatch 25 May 2023

The inaugural PCPA Live Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) Masterclass in cancer treatment was launched this week by the peak body for private cancer clinicians and its strategic partner
GenesisCare.

Under the leadership of PCPA Board member and leading GenesisCare Medical Oncologist, Professor Stephen Clarke and his colleagues, participants from Gilead experienced, first-hand, what a day in the life of a breast cancer patient, undergoing complex treatment, really entails for them and their MDT teams.

 

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PCPA Media Release – Thursday 25 May 2023

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Private Cancer Physicians of Australia launches its debut Live MDT Masterclass with cancer care industry leaders

Sydney: The inaugural PCPA Live Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) Masterclass in cancer treatment, was successfully launched this week, by the peak body for private cancer clinicians and its Strategic Alliance Partner, GenesisCare.

Under the leadership of PCPA Board member and leading GenesisCare Medical Oncologist, Professor Stephen Clarke and his colleagues, Dr Katrina Moore and Dr Sally Baron–Hay, healthcare leaders from Gilead Australia (Gilead) experienced, […]

PCPA in the news – Big names meet to talk cancer

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pharma in focus 4th May 2023.

Big names are readying to debate “the true value of oncology” at the Private Cancer Physicians of Australia’s (PCPA) 2023 conference over the weekend in Melbourne – just days ahead of the 2023-24 Federal Budget.

The ‘Embracing the Challenge: Advancing Cancer Care’ conference will be held at the InterContinental hotel, The Rialto, and is sponsored by a range of pharma’s including Diamond Sponsor Roche and Gold Sponsors  Gilead, Kite, and Servier.

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PCPA Media Release – Thursday 4 May 2023

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Cancer experts, patient advocates, industry and political leaders prepare to debate the true value of oncology

#Embracing the Challenge

Canberra. Australia is riding a wave of emerging innovative and ground-breaking diagnostic technologies and cancer treatments but how do Australian patients gain timely and affordable access to them when the Government is under pressure to reign in its health spending?

These are the pressing issues to be debated this weekend, at the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the peak body for cancer clinicians, the Private Cancer Physicians of Australia (PCPA).

Government backbencher and breast cancer patient, Peta Murphy MP, will join […]

PCPA in the news – Private Cancer physicians partner with industry on new patient-focused platform

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BioPharmaDispath 27 Feb 2023.

Australia’s peak body of private cancer specialists has partnered with companies to launch a suite of interactive education and engagement platforms with the aim of enhancing the cancer care journey for patients.

The president of the Private Cancer Physicians of Australia (PCPA), Associate Professor Christopher Steer, said prioritising the needs of Australians with cancer, and those who care for them, was the driving force behind the organisation’s inaugural ‘Strategic Alliance Partnership’ program.

PCPA in the news – Company backs cancer podcast

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Pharma in Focus 28 Feb 2023.

The Private Cancer Physicians of Australia (PCPA) has kicked off its Strategic Alliance Partnership program with a podcast supported by Servier.

Outgoing CEO of Servier Australia, Brad Lloyd, said the company was proud to be a founding Strategic Partner with the PCPA, which aims to advance the cancer care journey of Australians, particularly through the private system. “We’re committed to improving the lives of all Australian cancer patients today and working together to develop better treatments for tomorrow,” Lloyd said.

PCPA Media Release – Monday 27 February 2023

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PCPA launches its Strategic Alliance Partnership Cancer survivor and author, Dr Ben Bravery, stars in debut PCPA podcast

#embracing the challenge

Canberra. The nation’s peak body of private cancer specialists today launched an innovative suite of interactive education and engagement platforms, to further advance the cancer care journey of Australians.

The President of the Private Cancer Physicians of Australia (PCPA), Associate Professor Christopher Steer, said prioritising the needs of Australians with cancer, and those who care for them, was the driving force behind its inaugural Strategic Alliance Partnership program.

Renew your membership now and receive a free gift.*

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Current PCPA members are now able to renew your membership for 2022- 2023.

Renewing your membership is easy online by clicking on the below link
https://www.pcpa.org.au/memberships/manage-account/#myaccount

Plus for a limited time only, we are giving away one of 12 copies of “The Patient Doctor” by Dr Ben Bravery.* A powerful and inspiring memoir about how one man’s cancer diagnosis led to him becoming a doctor and advocate for change […]