Skin Cancer Community of Practice - August 2025
Location
Bendigo Health, West Wing - Learning Space
About
Dr Sam Harris, Medical Oncologist
Topic: Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Stage 3 Melanoma
Dr Sam Harris will present an overview of the emerging role of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in the management of stage 3 melanoma. This session will explore the rationale behind early systemic treatment, recent clinical trial data, and the potential benefits and risks of this evolving approach.
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Dr Tulip Chowdhury, General Surgeon
Topic: Skin Cancer Management in the Elderly & Co-Morbid
Dr Tulip Chowdhury will examine the complexities of managing skin cancer in elderly patients and those with significant comorbidities. Drawing on clinical experience and current guidelines, this session will highlight practical strategies for balancing treatment efficacy with patient quality of life, shared decision-making, and tailored approaches to follow-up.
Topic: Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Stage 3 Melanoma
Dr Sam Harris will present an overview of the emerging role of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in the management of stage 3 melanoma. This session will explore the rationale behind early systemic treatment, recent clinical trial data, and the potential benefits and risks of this evolving approach.
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Dr Tulip Chowdhury, General Surgeon
Topic: Skin Cancer Management in the Elderly & Co-Morbid
Dr Tulip Chowdhury will examine the complexities of managing skin cancer in elderly patients and those with significant comorbidities. Drawing on clinical experience and current guidelines, this session will highlight practical strategies for balancing treatment efficacy with patient quality of life, shared decision-making, and tailored approaches to follow-up.