The Cancer Meets its Match podcast is for those diagnosed with challenging cancers, their families and carers. The podcast series features conversations with clinical experts, researchers and advocacy professionals, as well as patients and family members to help demystify genomics and precision oncology.
The series by Omico has been created in Australia for Australians, offering insights tailored to the local situation. They may however also provide valuable knowledge for anyone around the world seeking to deepen their understanding of precision oncology.
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Featuring Professor David Thomas, Chief Science and Strategy Officer, at Omico and Christine Cockburn, Chief Executive Officer at Rare Cancers Australia.
Future Prospects – What Lies Ahead? This episode explores the importance of genomic profiling and precision oncology, highlighting what’s needed to expand its use. The episode examines potential advancements over the next 5 to 10 years and discusses key hopes and priorities for the future.
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23 Mar 2025
Episode 7: Insights From Loved Ones - Real experiences
Featuring family members of those who have received Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) - Tara Grant and Cheyanne Carmona.
Insights From Loved Ones - Real experiences features family members sharing their perspectives on their loved ones receiving Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for their cancer. This episode explores their experiences with this approach, what the treatment process has been like from their point of view, the support role they play, and the key questions to ask.
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16 Mar 2025
Episode 6: Where to Find Precision Oncology Support
Featuring Vicky Durston, Director of Policy, Advocacy & Support Services at Breast Cancer Network Australia, Sue Hegarty, Head of Program Development & Advocacy at the Pancare Foundation, Anne Savage, Chief Executive Officer at Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, and Cathy Slattery, Head of Patient Programs at Rare Cancers Australia.
Where To Find Precision Oncology Support explores the invaluable information and support provided by not-for-profit advocacy organizations. It discusses the role of advocacy for the advanced cancer community, the importance of self-advocacy, and how to access the best information available.
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Featuring Associate Professor James Lynam, Director, Medical Oncology Department, at Calvary Mater Newcastle, and Dr Niara Oliveira, Senior Medical Oncologist at the Mater Hospital Brisbane.
Due to the nature of online recordings, the sound quality in this episode is not at our usual standard. However, the insights shared are incredibly valuable, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for listening.
Inside A Modern-Day Clinical Trial – Experiences & Insights. This episode provides insight into the clinical trial experience from a patient perspective, exploring what the process involves, what to consider, and the questions to ask.
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2 Mar 2025
Episode 4: Finding Your Match Through CGP
Featuring Associate Professor Rob Zielinski, Medical Oncologist, Director of Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Orange Base Hospital. Western Sydney University.
Finding Your Match Through CGP helps the listener understand what exactly happens with the Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) process. It takes a look at how a potential match to treatment, or a trial is found, how the results are shared with the patient and what happens when a match is identified.
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23 Feb 2025
Episode 3: Real Stories from Those Who Have Had CGP
Featuring Emily Lahey, Beth Ivimey, and Caitlin Delaney.
Real Stories from Those Who Have Had CGP provides personal experiences from those who have received Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP). The episode discusses what it was like, how it’s helped them, what questions they would encourage people to ask and the importance of self-advocacy.
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16 Feb 2025
Episode 2: Inside Omico’s Cancer Screening Program (CaSP)
Featuring Associate Professor Mandy Ballinger, Deputy Director at the UNSW Centre for Molecular Oncology and Head of Cohorts at Omico, and Laura Manual, Program Manager, UNSW Centre for Molecular Oncology.
Inside Omico’s Cancer Screening Program (CaSP) explores the CaSP screening program. It covers what the process involves; how those diagnosed with challenging cancers can get onto it, and how to raise it with your cancer doctor – if it's not been discussed.
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7 Feb 2025
Episode 1: Genomics & Cancer Unzipped (The Basics)
Featuring Professor David Thomas, Chief Science and Strategy Officer, Omico, and Dr Damien Kee, Consultant Medical Oncologist, The Austin Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Genomics & Cancer Unzipped (The Basics) covers the fundamentals - taking a deep dive into comprehensive genomic profiling – what it is, why it’s important and what it involves.
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