Tracey O'Brien
@drtraceyobrien
NSW Chief Cancer Officer & CEO Cancer Institute NSW, Australia| Professor | Paediatric Oncologist | #100WOI | Board Director |Speaker | Views are my own.
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Proud to stand alongside my wonderful colleagues on #InternationalWomenDay Cancer Institute NSW
'Cancer does not discriminate, but cancer care does.'
Ahead of #WorldCancerDay , Rafael MarianoGrossi, Director General of IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ calls on leaders around the world to take action and #CloseTheCareGap .
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Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation hosted the Annual Ladies Lunch today. Ambassadors Angela Bishop OAM and Jessica Rowe delighted the 1000 strong crowd but it was the all inspiring fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors that stole the show. #BreastCancerAwareness #breastscreening
Starting the day 2 plenary session with Roger Reddel presenting on proteomics for cancer precision medicine. #NSWCancerConf23 CMRI
Brilliant plenary by respected global leader jim cleary at #NSWCancerCon23 on clinician communication, use of sensitive language, talking with rather thanto patients, and need to consider palliative care across the continuum of survivorship. Cancer Institute NSW SPHERE Cancer Clinical Academic Group NSW Regional Cancer Research Network
We are off and running in the NSW Cancer Research 2023 Conference. Big shout out to Tara Roberts Dr Anna Singleton She/Her and Dr James Lynam and the Conference Co-Chairs for putting together a great program Cancer Institute NSW Sydney Cancer Partners SPHERE Cancer Clinical Academic Group NSW Regional Cancer Research Network
Was awesome to attend a full house at the Melanoma Institute Australia. With the goal of sharing knowledge, energising collaboration and strategising Professor Richard Scolyer AO Professor Georgina Long AO delivered a brilliant day. #CancerResearch #immunotherapies #leadingtheway
How sun safe is your workplace? See our resources and checklist for what actions can be taken to help protect people working outdoors: cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-and… #TradiesNationalHealthMonth
Social determinants of healthcare negatively impact cancer outcomes. Frank and fearless conversations Cancer Institute NSW Innovations Conference 2023 about cancer care in the justice system, those with mental health, homelessness, disability among others. #needtodomore #personcentrecare
“We need each and every one of you.” - Secretary Susan Pearce shares her personal experience, and our commitment to equity across cancer. #CancerInnovations
“This is a day filled with hope.” - Health Minster Ryan Park MP addresses #CancerInnovations , acknowledging people with cancer are at the heart of all of our work.
Practical and innovative ways of educating the health system on equitable and person-centred cancer care - Prof Gail Garvey providing incredible insights this morning at #CancerInnovations 2023 Cancer Institute NSW
Brilliant keynote from Gail Garvey at the Cancer Institute NSW #CancerInnovations Conference on reducing inequities in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people with cancer.
Fantastic presentations and discussion between Prof Amin Beheshti and Prof Ian Kerridge. The opportunities and cautions of AI in cancer care. #CancerInnovations
Terrific consumer focussed panel at Cancer Institute NSW #CancerInnovations conference. Honest, powerful, vulnerable and illuminating. Listening and better understanding of diversity and impact on cancer care is key to meet the needs of people of all communities in NSW. #personcentrecare
‘Care tomorrow has to be better than care today’ the mantra that drives Cancer Institute NSW CEO Tracey O'Brien & those attending #cancerinnovations We particularly need to do better for our First Nations communities & other priority populations
'HOW care is provided is just as important as WHAT care is provided' - Prof Tracey O'Brien, Chief Cancer Officer & Cancer Institute NSW CEO highlights the importance of person-centred care and consumer involvement in shaping #cancer services in NSW.
#CancerInnovations