Cancer Voices SA Activities 2025
Julie McCrossin
Member, Community Advisory Panel to Researcher A/Prof Nikki McCaffrey, Deakin University South Australia, Lead Deakin Health Economics Cancer Stream and Economics of Cancer Collaboration with Cancer Council Victoria.
Support application for research funding by A/Prof Hannah Williams & Dr Connor Williams Phd, University of Adelaide on “Radioprotective effects of parthenolide lotion against skin injury caused by radiation (REPAIR) – Phase II”. They are testing a new lotion containing parthenolide, a plant-derived compound that reduces inflammation. This trial will see if it can safely protect the skin from radiation, improve quality of life and lower treatment costs; ultimately making radiotherapy safer and more effective.
Attend Head and Neck Cancer Gala Dinner Fundraiser and Awards as invited award finalist. Event hosts were Head and Neck Cancer Australia & the Australian and New Zealand Head & Neck Cancer Society.
Facilitate two tutorials for Survivors as Teachers program for 3rd Year Medical Students, University of Adelaide.
Attend Launch of ICON Cancer Centre North Adelaide & Tour of new radiation therapy service with a LINAC that has SGRT (Surface Guided Radiation Therapy) enabling the use of Open Face Immobilisation Masks for Brain Cancer and Head & Neck Cancer patients.
Videos: Present, produce & distribute 7 videos with Cancer Voices SA branding.
Video 1: an interview with ICON North Adelaide Site Manager and Radiation Therapist, Lydia Tamblyn about the multi-site research, development and implementation of the Open Face Mask system in Adelaide.
Video 2: video presentation on the benefits of the Open Face Mask option with SGRT from a patient perspective, including a Happy Birthday message to the UK produced, award winning podcast Rad Chat. These videos were filmed in the ICON bunker with the LINAC and distributed via YouTube and social media.
Video 3: interview with Dr Youssef Ben Bouchta PhD, Medical Physics Researcher, Image X Institute on “Remove the Mask. Reducing anxiety & distress for head & neck cancer patients.”
Video 4: interview with Dr Connor Williams PhD, Supportive Care Research, University of Adelaide on ” Reducing oral mucositis & ulceration.”
Video 5: interview with Dr Connor Williams PhD, Supportive Care Research, University of Adelaide on “Reducing radiation-induced burns & dermatitis.”
Video 6: interview with Dr Connor Williams PhD, Supportive Care Research, University of Adelaide on “Patients Tackling Side Effects of Radiation & Chemotherapy.”
Video 7: interview with Maureen Jansen, Head and Neck Cancer survivor on “ Recovery from Head & Neck Cancer – Patient Story – Maureen Jansen”.
