Expert advisory group for endometrial cancer consultation 2024

The VICS have convened an expert advisory group of 24 multidisciplinary stakeholders in endometrial cancer care, from across Victoria, to inform the next VICS Optimal Care Summits consultation. This is our first consultation to focus specifically on endometrial cancer. The advisory group, listed below, met for the first time in early June 2024 and will come together regularly between now and the consultation’s live summit event on 22 November 2024.

They will guide surveys of stakeholders in endometrial/uterine cancer care, analysis of data from multiple sources, and identification of ‘unwarranted variations’ in care and outcomes that should be discussed at the summit. The summit will then generate proposed actions for cancer service improvement priorities to improve the care provided to people with endometrial cancer and their families across Victoria.

To participate in the consultation, anyone involved in care or support for people affected by endometrial or uterine cancer is encouraged to register their details through the VICS’ quick web form.

The advisory group for the 2024 Endometrial Cancer consultation comprises:

• Dr Simon Hyde (Co-chair) – Director Gynaecological Oncology, Mercy Hospital for Women​

• Dr Rosemary McBain (Co-chair) – Gynaecological Oncologist, Royal Women’s Hospital ​

• Dr Sumitra Ananda – Medical Oncologist, Western Health​

• A/Prof. Yoland Antill – Medical Oncologist, Cabrini Health​

• Dr Rob Blum – Clinical Director Cancer Services, Bendigo Health​

• A/Prof. Ian Collins – Medical Oncologist, South West Oncology​

• Dr Kristin Cornell – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Southwest Health Care​

• Prof. Sally Dooley – General Practitioner, Carlton Medical Centre​

• A/Prof. Mahesh Iddawela – Medical Oncologist, Latrobe Regional Health​

• Nicole Kinnane – Clinical Nurse Consultant, Peter Mac​Callum Cancer Centre ​

• Erika Kotowicz – Oncology Rehabilitation Care Coordinator and Senior Clinician Physiotherapist, Barwon Health​

• Erin Laing – Senior Dietitian, Peter Mac​Callum Cancer Centre

• Dr Carminia Lapuz – Radiation Oncologist, Austin Health​

• Dr Ming-Yin Lin – Radiation Oncologist, Peter Mac​Callum Cancer Centre

• Dr Marsali Newman – Pathologist, Austin Health​

• Dr Niveditha Rajadevan – Gynaecological Oncologist, Peter Mac​Callum Cancer Centre​

• Dr Matthew Read – Bariatric surgeon, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne​

• Mrs Kelly Scorey – Cancer Services Ambulatory Services Manager, Oncology Nurse, and Nurse Unit Manager, Kyabram District Health Service​

• Rachel Smith – Gynae-oncology Inpatient Ward CNC, Mercy Hospital for Women​

• Dr Margreet Stegeman – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Shepparton Women’s Health Centre​

• A/Prof. Kate Stern – Fertility Specialist, Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist, Royal Women’s Hospital​

• Dr Lee Na Teo – Medical Oncologist, Ballarat Health Service​

• Nicole Webb – Cancer Care Coordinator, Albury Wodonga Health​

• Dr Kate Webber – Medical Oncologist and Gynaecological Cancer Trials Stream Lead, Monash Health​.

Read more about the VICS Optimal Care Summits program.