Melanoma Nursing Webinar Program
Genetic Mutations and impact on melanoma treatment pathways
Jan 16, 2025, 1-2 pm
This session aims to empower nurses with an enhanced understanding of genetic mutations in melanoma and their implications for treatment decisions. By exploring the genetic drivers behind melanoma, nurses can play a vital role in guiding patients through the complexities of immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and emerging treatments, ultimately supporting personalised care and better outcomes.
Learning outcomes:
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Explain the role of genetic mutations in melanoma progression and treatment, enabling nurses to understand how these mutations influence the selection of targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and emerging treatment options.
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Integrate knowledge of genetic mutations into nursing practice, allowing nurses to provide informed education and support to patients undergoing complex melanoma treatments, fostering personalised care and improved patient outcomes.
Audience: MIA program nurses - live event. Recording to be available to a larger nursing cohort.
Pre-reading/learning:
Webinar Access
You can access the live webinars using the information below:
Webinar link - https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/89980149276?pwd=YAxgtbACPR7Pawe9ojWynnXALRScoe.1
Webinar ID - 899 8014 9276
Password – 323404
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Speakers
Dr Andrea Boutros
Medical Oncology Fellow, Melanoma Institute Australia
Dr. Andrea Boutros is a Medical Oncology Fellow at the Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) and a specialist in melanoma and cutaneous malignancies. With extensive experience in clinical trials, including early-phase studies, his research focuses on optimising immunotherapy, managing immune-related adverse events, and improving patient quality of life.
Dr. Boutros is actively involved in collaborative projects exploring the genetic and molecular drivers of melanoma. Passionate about advancing personalised cancer care, he is also a member of ESMO, ASCO, and the Italian Melanoma Intergroup (IMI).
In addition to his clinical and research activities, Dr. Boutros is dedicated to education, frequently engaging with multidisciplinary teams to share insights on cutting-edge melanoma therapies.
Ms Melanie Grimmer
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse, Division Cancer and Ambulatory Support, Canberra Health Services, ACT Government
Melanie Grimmer is the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse at The Canberra Hospital. Melanie has been a cancer nurse for 9 years, specialising in melanoma and skin in the last 2 years. She has completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing and is currently completing a Masters in Advanced Nursing and Leadership. Melanie has a keen interest in educating early career nurses about the strong opportunities cancer nursing has to offer with a focus on advanced practice skills. Melanie enjoys the challenge of learning innovative and exciting new treatments that melanoma and skin cancer utilises and applying how advanced nursing can expand on the patients experience in this field. Melanie has enjoyed connecting with the community of melanoma nurses and enjoys collaborating ideas and improving her practice through a multidisciplinary approach.
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