USANZ Edition
The annual urology society meeting – USANZ – together with the urology nurses society – ANZUNS – starts this weekend at the Melbourne Convention centre. Urologists, urology nurses, doctors, hospitals, clinics, pharma companies and charities all convene for an intensive 2 days of sessions with guests from all over the world to learn about the latest in the world of urology – a very important human function!
Guest speakers include Archie Fernando (Guys’s hospital London), Maarten Alberson (Chair of EAU scientific office), Todd Morgan (University of Michigan), Christian Gratzke (University of Freiburg), Daron Smith (University College London), Anne Suskind (UCSF), Pankaj Joshi (Urokul, India) and Karen Stern (Mayo Clinic).
You can register to attend here:
https://www.usanz.org.au/event/usanz-anzuns-2026-asm-melbourne
WIN A GUITAR AT USANZ
This year we are giving away 3 Electric guitars. Come to our booth to enter the draw.
OUR USANZ BLADDER CANCER HIGHLIGHTS
USANZ 2026, in its 30th year, offers fresh and exciting opportunities for continuing professional development offered by national and international experts.
Highlights of the program that pertain to Bladder Cancer, or selected related issues, or are presented or chaired by our co-founder and co-chair, Professor Nathan Lawrentschuk and former board member Shane Qin, include:
Saturday, 28th February – workshops
- Robotic surgery (am)
- Reconstructive urology and transition care: old problems but new solutions (am)
- Incontinence: a multidisciplinary stepwise approach (am)
- Female and functional urology: contemporary advances (am)
- Ultrasounds (pm)
- Robotic surgery – prostate and pelvic oncology (pm)
- Masterclass in genital and retroperitoneal pathology: surgical precision and oncologic insight *Chaired by Prof. Nathan Lawrentschuk (13:00-16:00)
Sunday, 1st March
- Bladder Cancer: NIMBC, MIBC, adjuvant therapy: what are the recent advances? (7:00-7:45)
- Frailty and surgical outcomes in older adults (10:45-10:55)
MARVELLOUS MELBOURNE
Things to do in Melbourne this weekend:
- FREE Antipodes Greek Festival
antipodesfestival.com.au - Last shows for Book of Mormon
thebookofmormonmusical.com.au - Victoria Market Summer Night Market
thenightmarket.com.au - Visit the brilliant National Gallery of Victoria
ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions - FREE Australian art at Ian Potter Gallery
All our best artists on display.
fedsquare.com/events/the-ian-potter-centre-ngv-australia - Hidden Melbourne Ghost tour
lanternghosttours.com - Hidden Secrets Walking tour
hiddensecretstours.com
ALSO GREAT EATS
So many GREAT restaurants to try!
In the city there’s Taxi Kitchen, Movida, Philippe, Flower Drum, Chin Chin, Gimlet, Lee Ho Fook, Maison Batard, Maha, Grossi Florentino.
Or walk/tram it to Lygon St, Carlton for Little Italy classics such as Tiamo’s, DOC Osteria, Piccolo Mondo, Il Gambero, and nearby’s Ablas, Al Dente Enoteca, Scopri.
Or take a tram to St Kilda Beach for Di Stasio, Donovan’s, Stokehouse.
Enjoy your weekend!
BLADDER CANCER CARE PLAN
This double-sided sheet is an invaluable tool for patients, doctors and nurses.
Side A is a checklist of a journey through the diagnosis stages of bladder cancer.
Side B is a checklist of which treatments a patient might undergo.
Co-designed by Professor Nathan Lawrentschuk, take a look.
Download to print here:
https://www.bladdercancer.org.au/bladder-cancer-care-plan
MY HEALTH RECORD
My Health Record – why it matters, especially for bladder cancer patients
The uptake on the My Health Record program, as part of Medicare, is strong with patients, but under-utilized by doctors, nurses and hospitals. As a Bladder Cancer survivor, I am keen to have My Health Record up to date, so if I had a fall, a stroke, a heart attack or some other illness where I could not communicate, I would want anyone treating me to know about my health history and issues.
Urologists play a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of bladder cancer, utilizing various procedures and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. Urologists are often the first specialists to evaluate patients with symptoms suggestive of bladder cancer. They perform several key diagnostic procedures.
Bladder cancer treatment often involves a team of healthcare professionals, including oncologists, pathologists, and radiation oncologists. Urologists collaborate with these specialists to ensure comprehensive care tailored to the patient’s needs. This team approach is essential for managing the complexities of bladder cancer, including monitoring for recurrence and managing side effects of treatment.
My Health Record can assist with better use of data and technology, helping people live healthier lives with greater control and better access to important health information.
What is My Health Record?
My Health Record is a secure online summary of key patient health information. Healthcare providers can access the system to view and add information.
Changes are being made… Read more
Stay informed, stay safe – keep your My Health Record updated.
PATIENT HEALTHCARE RIGHTS
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has just released a new poster, outlining the rights of patients. It’s ideal for distribution by surgeries, hospitals, clinics and other health care providers.
You can download it here: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/australian-charter-of-healthcare-rights-a4-poster.pdf
The poster prints very well.