Join us for an important session exploring colorectal cancer care in vulnerable population groups, with a focus on patients under 50. Gain practical insights into early detection, tailored communication and the unique clinical and supportive care needs across these age extremes.
This Colorectal Cancer Care seminar will focus on the rise in people diagnosed under 50. Discover practical strategies for early detection and explore the unique clinical and supportive care needs particularly relevant to this age group. Join us for an insightful evening focused on colorectal cancer care in the younger person—while the information shared will also benefit those managing other cancer diagnoses and age groups.
Our expert guest speakers will dive into essential considerations, misconceptions associated with colorectal cancer, highlight the support services available, and outline recommended care pathways to ensure comprehensive, age-appropriate management. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and connect with resources that make a real difference.


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Cancer Care Coordinator
Kylie Chaplin is a registered nurse with 30 years of experience, including the past 12 years specialising in oncology. Throughout her career, She have worked across a range of roles including clinical practice, Nurse Unit Manager of a private hospital oncology/day procedure unit, and she now divides her time between working as a nurse educator at Mersey Community Hospital and cancer care coordinator at Launceston General Hospital.
Kylie holds a postgraduate qualification in oncology and is a member of the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia. She has a particular interest in colorectal cancer, especially in younger populations, having observed an increasing number of younger patients being diagnosed and, tragically, dying from this disease

Advanced APD, Senior Oncology Dietitian, Co-Founder OnCore Nutrition
Lauren Atkins is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Senior Oncology Dietitian and Co-founder and Director of her business OnCore Nutrition. She has extensive experience in nutrition care, having worked at Peter Mac, The Royal Children’s Hospital and as team leader at Epworth Health. She is credentialed in paediatrics, eating disorders, FODMAPs and IBS and is passionate about the management of gastrointestinal disorders, particularly those related to cancer treatment, surgery, IBS and functional gut disorders.
Lauren is a member of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Nutrition Group Executive Committee and contributes to national cancer care research and frameworks. She provides education, research and training to Deakin University and University of Melbourne. Her team of dietitians at OnCore Nutrition have been recognised by Dietitians Australia with a Quality in Primary Care award in 2021 and 2023, and she was personally honoured with the Dietitian Connection Carpe Diem Award in 2025.
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