WORKSHOPS
CLINICAL UROLOGY  & RADIATION ONCOLOGY WORKSHOP
The role of metastasis directed therapy in oligometastatic prostate cancer: Evidence, integration into practice and future directions

Thursday 13 August 2026, 0830-1245
As the treatment landscape for prostate cancer continues to evolve, metastasis-directed therapy (MDT) has emerged as a compelling strategy for managing oligometastatic disease. 

This workshop, featuring lectures and case-based debates, will explore the biological rationale, advanced imaging techniques, and clinical trial data shaping the role of MDT in contemporary prostate cancer care.

Led by a multidisciplinary faculty of experts, the session will address key clinical questions:
•       How should patients be selected for MDT?
•       Can MDT delay disease progression or defer androgen deprivation therapy?
•       Does MDT improve survival in hormone-sensitive prostate cancer?
•       What is its potential role in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC)?

Attendees will leave with a nuanced, evidence-informed understanding of when, how, and for whom MDT can offer the greatest benefit.

Whether you're a radiation oncologist, urologist, medical oncologist, or imaging specialist, this workshop delivers cutting-edge insights into one of the most promising frontiers in prostate cancer management. Come learn about these aspects, find resources for your location of practice and share your experiences.

Full program released soon.

Workshop Chair Dr Phil Dundee, Urologist, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Who should attend Radiation oncologist, urologist, medical oncologist, or imaging specialist 
Experience Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced
NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH WORKSHOP
Prostate cancer and sexual health: Navigating sexual connection and pleasure

Thursday 13 August 2026, 0830-1245

Are you wondering how to practically support patients and their partners experiencing sexual dysfunction following prostate cancer treatment—using evidence-based approaches? This workshop is for you. 

Facilitated by passionate clinicians, this engaging and educational session will explore sexual dysfunction related to prostate cancer treatments, interventions for erectile dysfunction and management of low libido, intimacy and connection after prostate cancer treatment. This workshop will advance your understanding of gay and bisexual men navigating sexual side effects of prostate cancer treatment. We will discuss how to create an inclusive and safe consultation space, highlight the questions that matter most, and share approaches to optimise sexual recovery and patient outcomes.

Workshop Chairs

Ms Evie Mertens, Nurse Practitioner, Bendigo Health
Ms Francesca Rogers, Nurse Practitioner, Men’s Health Collective
Speakers

Tori Bellentina, Sexologist 
Adam Cuthbertson-Chin, Urology Nurse Practitioner, Australian Urology Associates (AUA)
Evie Mertens, Nurse Practitioner, Bendigo Health
Francesca Rogers, Nurse Practitioner, Men's Health Collective

Who should attend

Nurses and Allied Health clinicians working with men and partners navigating sexual side effects of treatment

Experience

Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Nurses and Allied Health

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CLINICAL UROLOGY  & RADIATION ONCOLOGY WORKSHOP
Advances in focal therapy for prostate cancer: From patient selection to clinical outcomes

Thursday 13 August 2026, 1330-1730

Focal therapy is emerging as an important treatment option for selected men with localised prostate cancer, offering the potential for oncological control while minimising treatment-related morbidity. 

As the landscape of prostate cancer treatment evolves, focal therapy is gaining increasing attention as a precision-based approach for selected patients with localised disease. 

This program will bring together leading clinicians to review the latest evidence supporting focal therapy, discuss advances in imaging such as MRI and PSMA for patient selection and follow-up, and examine the clinical decision-making involved in treating higher-grade disease and managing recurrence. We will explore the evolving evidence base, advances in imaging for patient selection, and the role of multidisciplinary decision-making in focal therapy. 

Through expert presentations and multidisciplinary case discussions, participants will gain practical insights into emerging focal treatment modalities and the future direction of focal therapy in prostate cancer care.

Workshop Chairs Associate Professor John Yaxley, Urologist, Wesley Urology Clinic
Dr Nick Meehan, Urologist, Nepean Private Hospital
Who should attend Urologists
Experience Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced

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NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH WORKSHOP
Moving for the body and mind

Thursday 13 August 2026, 1330-1730

This workshop will explore the wide-ranging benefits of movement and exercise for people living with prostate cancer, with a strong focus on practical application in clinical care.

Participants will learn from national experts in exercise oncology, covering targeted exercise interventions for patients undergoing hormone therapy, the role of cardiovascular exercise in improving physical and treatment-related outcomes, and pelvic floor exercises tailored to specific continence concerns. 

The workshop will also highlight the impact of movement on mental health and nervous system regulation, including restorative practices such as Yoga and Qi Gong.

This highly practical session will equip nurses and allied health professionals with evidence-based knowledge and confidence to integrate exercise and movement strategies into patient education, support, and care pathways.

Workshop Chairs Dr Shan Morrison, Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy
Molly Lowther, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Australian Prostate Centre
Speakers Prof Prue Cormie, Matthew Flinders Professor of Exercise Oncology, Flinders University
Ms Dale Ischia, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Moving Beyond Cancer
Ms Susannah Van Der Venne, Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy
Ms Jane Richards, Titled Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy
Ms Molly Lowther, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Australian Prostate Centre
Ms Jessica Dickson, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Australian Prostate Centre
Dr Shan Morrison, Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy 
Mr Maxwell Rutherford, Psychologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Who should attend Exercise Physiologists, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Nurses, Allied Health
*please wear comfortable clothing as this is a practical workshop involving exercise*
Experience Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced

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NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH WORKSHOP
Technological advances in radiation oncology – An innovative workshop

Thursday 13 August 2026, 1330-1730

Advances in technology have transformed radiation therapy, leading to improved oncological outcomes and a reduction in treatment-related side effects. In this practical and clinically focused workshop, leading experts will guide participants through the full patient journey from treatment planning and delivery to side effect prevention, assessment, and management.

The session will also explore the role of radiotherapy as treatment for localised prostate cancer, in salvage settings and in the management of advanced prostate cancer, highlighting how multidisciplinary care supports optimal patient outcomes. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of current, evidence-based best practice, enhanced confidence in supporting patients and their families, and practical insights they can apply directly in clinical practice.

Workshop Chairs Dr Jane Crowe, General Practitioner, Australian Prostate Centre
Mr Russell Briggs, Registered Nurse, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA)
Speakers Dr Paul Conway, Radiation Oncologist, Icon Cancer Centre
Ms Louise Saliba, Practice Development Nurse, GenesisCare
Ms Denita James-Hillier, Practice Development Radiation Therapist, GenesisCare
Dr Cristian Udovicich, Radiation Oncologist, GenesisCare
Ms Catherine White, Prostate Cancer CNC, GenesisCare
Dr Fairleigh Reeves, Urologist, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Ms Debbie Victor, Uro-Oncology CNS, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, London
Who should attend This workshop is designed for nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of people undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Experience Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced

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