Dust Disease Diaries: Real lives, real stories of asbestos & beyond23 Apr 2024

A medical oncologist’s perspective on mesothelioma management

What happens when someone receives a diagnosis of mesothelioma and is referred to an oncologist? In this episode, we delve into the world of mesothelioma management through the lens of Associate Professor Steven Kao. Steven oversees the thoracic oncology clinical service at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, bringing both expertise and compassion to his patients.

In this conversation with James O’Loghlin, Steven answers the key questions: what happens after diagnosis? What are the different treatment options? Chemotherapy vs Immunotherapy? What is the role of surgery in mesothelioma management? And why is continued research so important?

Steven’s expertise, compassion and optimism provides a rare insight into an oncologist’s world. Through it all, he reminds us that there is always hope – and that comes in many different forms.

Associate Professor Steven Kao is a Medical Oncologist with Chris O’Brien Lifehouse where he oversees the thoracic oncology clinical service – particularly the programme of malignant mesothelioma. He completed his PhD at ADDRI and continues to drive key projects through the institute. He has received many awards in recognition of his research.

You can find out more about Dr Steven Kao here: https://addri.org.au/research/research-team/ and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse here: https://www.mylifehouse.org.au/

For further insights into mesothelioma management and the personal journeys of Steven’s patients, listen to previous interviews with Sandie Foreman and Lisa Hoggard here:

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To find out more about ADDRI, visit our website: www.addri.org.au

Thank you to our Podcast Interviewer and host James O’Loghlin and Producer Rod Morri from Sydney Podcast Studios.

If you have any questions or comments, please email info@addri.org.au

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