How can we optimise head and neck cancer treatments in developing countries? Can it be done in real-time?
In today’s episode, Rachael Babin chats to Professor June Corry, about her dynamic and ambitious research utilising technology and expert boards to provide quality assurance within 48 hours to treatment teams in low and middle income countries.
June is a Radiation Oncologist and Head of the Head and Neck Service at GenesisCare.
We hope you enjoy today’s episode of Experts on Point, brought to you by The Oncology Podcast.
Paper:
Corry, J, et al.. (2022). Disadvantaged Subgroups Within the Global Head and Neck Cancer Population: How Can We Optimize Care? American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book. 42. 1-10. 10.1200/EDBK_359482. Access online here.
Resources:
IAEA Radiation Protection of Patients web resources: Access online here.
This Week’s Team:
Professor June Corry
June Corry
June initially trained as a Medical Oncologist and then furthered her studies to include Radiation Oncology, specialising in head and neck cancers. She joined GenesisCare in July 2016, after 22 years at Peter Mac, the last 15 years as Chair of that Head and Neck Service.
June is a founding member and past president of the ANZ H&NC and IAOO societies, previous executive member of the TROG Cancer Research Group, previous Chair of the TROG ANROTAT NPC committee and the Department of Health’s Optimal Care Pathways for H&N cancer patients, previous Chair HNC group in WCMICS, and current member of the UICC TNM H&N committee. She is on the editorial boards of JCO, IJROBP, Head and Neck and Oral Oncology journals. She has been Editor of the H&N section of the IJROBP.
June has a strong commitment to clinical research with 130 publications and 7 book chapters.
June was recognised for her significant contributions to the industry by receiving the TROG Outstanding Contribution Award for 2021. The award recognises researchers who have made significant contributions in the field of radiation oncology and/or in the development of emerging technology/techniques that have advanced oncology treatments; and have demonstrated service to TROG.
Rachael Babin
Rachael Babin is Host of The Oncology Podcast, Editor-in-Chief of The Oncology Newsletter, Publisher of Oncology News Australia and The Oncology Network, and Producer of The Oncology Journal Club.
With a background in oncology communications and academic publishing, Rachael is happiest sitting behind the mic chatting to interesting people about the impact their work makes in oncology.
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