Oral Presentation Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2018

In this case-based presentation and panel discussion we will be presenting a composite case of a young male father with premorbid mental health issues and significant co-occurring psychosocial stressors for partner and family, who developed high risk behavioural disturbance in the context of primary brain tumour (GBM) treatment.  The case will include a systemic approach from diagnosis, through surgical management, chemo / radiotherapy and into the palliative phase and end of life care.

Panel members:

• Michael Cain, Oncology Pharmacist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, WA
• Dr Andrew Hart, Palliative Care Physician, Kalamunda Palliative Care Service, WA
• James Penhale, Clinical Psychologist, WA Psycho-oncology Service, WA
• Karen Proctor, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Palliative Care, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, WA
• Dan Rigg, Senior Social Worker, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, WA