Radiation Oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Views are my own, healthy skeptic. #radonc

Joined December 2015
🔬 AVATAR trial published(ER+/HER2– MBC on AI + CDK4/6i): In OPD, SABR delayed therapy change (mPFS 9.9 mo) 🔷 44% on same Rx at 12 mo 🔷 36% at 24 mo Some received SABR 2–3× for new oligoprogressions—modified endpoints may better reflect its value. ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OA-…
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Proud of our fellow, Dr Karen Olden, winner of Best Abstract at #AIBC 🏆 SABR for oligoprogressive breast cancer, 105 pts at @PeterMacCC:
• 69% stayed on the same systemic therapy at 6 mo
• Benefit across all subtypes
• 1 in 5 had repeat SABR
• No grade 3+ toxicity
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When metastatic breast cancer progresses in just a few sites, should we change the systemic therapy—or treat the resistant sites and stay the course? 🎯 buff.ly/oWj0tkT Does stereotactic☢️ ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) added to continued systemic therapy improve time to treatment failure compared with physician’s choice of systemic therapy in oligoprogressive ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced #BreastCancer ? Study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, open-label phase II trial in Australian tertiary cancer centres (AVATAR-II) STUDY PROTOCOL AVATAR-II is a multicentre phase II trial evaluating whether stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) can delay treatment failure in patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer experiencing oligoprogression on endocrine therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors. ➡️ Seventy-four patients with 1–5 extracranial progressing sites will be randomised to SABR plus continued systemic therapy or physician’s choice of systemic therapy. Outcomes include treatment failure, progression-free survival, overall survival, toxicity, and quality of life. @_ShankarSiva, @drspdavid Pingin faculty @hoperugo @JavierCortesMD @matteolambe @ErikaHamilton9 @DrSGraff @aftimosp @BianchiniGP @ElisaAgostinett @raalbany @jamecancerdoc @stolaney1 @maryam_lustberg @LoiSher @RebeccaDSing @FernandoOnco @JaniceTNBCmets @stage4kelly @E_de_Azambuja @MKnoll_MD @HenningWillers @fumikochino @_ShankarSiva @PercyLeeMD @Icro_Meattini @DrChowdharyMD @DrLesterColl @ErinGillespieMD @seanmmcbride @NiuSanford @acampsmalea @to_be_elizabeth
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Thrilled to see the AVATAR-II protocol published in @BMJ_Open! Congrats to our breast fellow @e_emma243 for leading this — trial opening soon! Q: SABR + ET + CDK4/6i vs. physician choice to prolong TTF in oligoprogressive ABC? 👥 Phase II RCT (n=74) 🔗 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/9…
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🚩🚩latest research from the #loilab We studied in a prospective randomized trial if single vs multi fraction SABR+ Atezo was effective in patients with advanced #TNBC in an era prior to routine pembrolizumab. 👏👏Congratulations to @drspdavid @pssavas thank you 🙏to the patients and families, TROG, @PeterMacRadOnc @PeterMacCC @NatureComms @Roche @genentech #bcsm @OncoAlert rdcu.be/fxdVt
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📢🗣️Proud of @drspdavid and @TROGfightcancer team for n=54 randomised Ph II trial of SABR with atezolizumab #immuontherapy in triple negative #breastcancer. In-depth translational analysis here @NatureComms. Higher CD8 TPEX cells tracked with longer response. Link below #radonc #bcsm ⬇️
Pleased to share our AZTEC RCT of SABR plus IO in advanced TNBC (TROG 17.05) out now in @NatureComms! • Overall: Negative primary endpoint • Positives: Safe, promising oligometastatic signals • Translational: Biomarker insights to guide future trials nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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Pleased to share our AZTEC RCT of SABR plus IO in advanced TNBC (TROG 17.05) out now in @NatureComms! • Overall: Negative primary endpoint • Positives: Safe, promising oligometastatic signals • Translational: Biomarker insights to guide future trials nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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Huge congrats to Dr Saad Ashraf on his @FrontOncology case report! 👏 This unique case of OPD highlights 8 courses of SABR for 17 metastases over 5 years, delaying systemic therapy changes 8x to prioritize patient QOL in a HER2+ breast cancer. Read: frontiersin.org/journals/onc…
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We are proud to offer this amazing & unique opportunity: the inaugural Joint Peter Mac and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust  Radiation Oncology #Fellowship . An incredible 2-year international experience! 🌏 Check it out ➡️ careers.petermac.org/job/MEL… @PeterMacCC @TheChristieNHS
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Our new editorial is live! 📢 PFS & OS undervalue SABR in oligoprogression trials. Focus on TTF, TTNT, and QoL instead—highlighting SABR as a repeatable strategic ally to systemic therapy. 👉 authors.elsevier.com/a/1mL-p…
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Extraordinary case at #SABR2025 by @drspdavid and De Mark Shaw @PeterMacRadOnc oligoprogressive #breastcancer without switching drug therapy. 8 years of SABR with #radonc, with preserved quality of life from the patient’s perspective!!! #bcsm
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Register now for the next FREE #RSSwebinar on "The Role of Metastasis-Directed Therapy for Oligometastases and Oligoprogression in Breast Cancer" on 10/9 at noon ET featuring @drspdavid, @r_glicksman and @WinstonVuong; moderated by @radicalonc. therss.org/education/webinar…
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Congrats to Dr. Belle Sasse on this impactful study! 🎉 Collaboration between @MonashHealth & @PeterMacRadOnc shows metastatic breast MDMs changed treatment plans in 28.1% of patients, highlighting their invaluable role in care. 👉 Read: thebreastonline.com/article/…
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🚩 Sharing our latest article: Here we show that dose dense AC-T, radiotherapy & age affects long-term lymphocyte counts post adjuvant #breastcancer treatment ?implications for IO therapy nature.com/articles/s41523-0… 👏 @J_DixonDouglas @GustaveRoussy @PeterMacRes @BCRFcure
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Steven David retweeted
Wonderful summary on #oligometastatic disease and #oligoprogression in #breastcancer by excellent speakers Prue Francis and @drspdavid @BCTrialsANZ #bct2024 Looking forward to AVATAR-2 ⚡️⚡️ @PeterMacRadOnc
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Our phenomenal #radonc team!! A superbly productive and energising day of aspirations and strategic planning @PeterMacRadOnc #thefutureisbright 😎 @PeterMacCC @svporceddu
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Big thank you to @TROGfightcancer and my supportive supervisor @drspdavid @PeterMacRadOnc for a fantastic opportunity to speak at this year’s ASM #TROG2024 #TROGASM24
The breast plenary session at #TROGASM24 continues as Emma Connolly took the stage with the latest update on the groundbreaking Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Oligoprogressive ER-positive Breast Cancer (AVATAR): A Phase II Prospective Multicentre Trial!
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The breast plenary session at #TROGASM24 continues as Emma Connolly took the stage with the latest update on the groundbreaking Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Oligoprogressive ER-positive Breast Cancer (AVATAR): A Phase II Prospective Multicentre Trial!
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