GO eNews
The Geriatric Oncology Group is aiming to publish this newsletter twice yearly. Contributions are welcome from any members with an interest in geriatric oncology who would like to share their research, publications or initiatives with colleagues. Please contact cosa@cancer.org.au
GO eNews July 2016
GO eNews January 2017
GO eNews July 2017
GO eNews January 2018
GO eNews July 2018
GO eNews February 2019
GO eNews July 2019
GO eNews February 2020
GO eNews August 2020
GO eNews February 2021
GO eNews August 2021
COSA 2016 ASM
Video recordings from the Coming of Age: Hot topics in senior oncology session are available here (member-only content)
- Breast Cancer in seniors - Jasotha Sanmugarajah
- Riding the Silver Tsunami at the Gold Coast University Hospital - Amanda Quennell
- It's all in the detail: medication conundrums in the older cancer patient - Michael Powell
- Radiation therapy in older patients with early breast cancer - Claire Phillips
- Managing menopause in breast cancer - Deborah Fenlon
COSA Geriatric Oncology Strategic Planning Day
Geriatric Oncology Strategic Planning Day Report - April 2016 (pdf)
The Geriatric Oncology Group Strategic Planning Day was held in Sydney in April 2016, bringing together leaders in the field of geriatric oncology from around Australia with interests encompassing medical oncology, geriatrics, nursing, pharmacy and palliative care.
This day provided the opportunity for the Group to review its achievements and seek agreement on future directions. Consensus was reached on the importance of focussing on two key areas: progressing a geriatric oncology research agenda and developing geriatric oncology clinical guidelines/guidance statements. These will both serve as vehicles for improving outcomes for older Australians with cancer. For more information visit the Group Activities page
Cancer Forum
Cancer Forum is the official publication of COSA and Cancer Council Australia, and is Australia’s leading journal for multidisciplinary health professionals working in cancer. The focus of these editions of Cancer Forum is on cancer in the elderly and includes articles written by members of the group. These editions cover geriatric oncology across Australia and internationally, geriatric assessment and interventions, poly pharmacy, cognition and research, as well as other aspects of cancer in the elderly.
November 2013
March 2008
Online learning
OlderCan was developed with and for older Australians affected by a diagnosis of cancer. The OlderCan resources provide advice and support to help older adults make decisons about treatment and care, and to make sure that their GP and cancer team are aware of information that is important to an older person with cancer.
ASCO GO Resources and Updates
Cancer Australia cancerlearning.gov.au
SIOG E-learning/expert interviews
SIOG Geriatric Oncology articles
Cancer in older people: a tale of two disciplines
Management of cancer in the elderly presents an unprecedented challenge in Australia with the proportion of the population aged over 65 years set to double over the next four decades.
Previous COSA Geriatric Oncology Group Workshops
Geriatric Oncology Clinical Professional Day Workshop 2013
Geriatric Oncology Concept Development Day Report 2013
Geriatric Oncology Workshop Report 2008
