Concurrent sessions
This session is a collaboration between Bowel Cancer Australia, the Gastrointestinal Cancer Nurses Network (GICaNN), the Liver Foundation and Pancare Foundation, bringing together clinical expertise and multidisciplinary perspectives to explore the complex realities of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer management.
| Time | Presentation Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 11:05 – 11:25 | A comprehensive overview of the role of liver transplantation in the management of primary liver cancer. | Arul Suthananthan |
| 11:25 – 11:45 | An in-depth exploration of the role of peritonectomy procedures in the management of metastatic colorectal cancer. | Paul Moroz |
| 11:45 – 12:05 | Complex surgeries: A detailed case study of gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) cancer, exploring key nursing considerations. | Alana Fitzgibbon |
| 12:05 – 12:25 | Dietary complexities in GI cancer surgical care An overview of the nutritional considerations in upper gastrointestinal cancers, highlighting the differences between tumour types and their distinct management needs. Attention to the key challenges including malabsorption, PERT optimisation, dumping syndrome, early satiety, and the role of nutrition in both prehabilitation and post-surgical recovery. |
Skye MacNaughton |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Community of Practice (CoP) Meeting An interactive Community of Practice designed to upskill nurses working in gastrointestinal cancers through shared learning in symptom management, survivorship, and holistic care. This collaborative initiative fosters connection, accessible education, and knowledge-sharing to strengthen nursing practice, increase awareness, and improve long-term patient outcomes. |
GICaNN, CNSA |