Dr Hilary Martin
Biography:
Dr Hilary Martin is a medical oncologist who subspecialises in the management of breast cancer. After initial medical oncology training at Flinders Medical Centre and Calvary Hospital, Adelaide, she undertook a clinical fellowship with the Breast Cancer Unit at The Royal Marsden Hospital, London. She currently works at Fiona Stanley Hospital as well as at the Perth Breast Cancer Institute.
Dr Martin has a keen interest in research. Her PhD focused on predictors of recurrence of hormone receptor positive breast cancer including mammographic breast density. She has been principal investigator of multiple investigator initiated and pharmaceutical company led clinical trials. Her research spans a broad range of areas within breast cancer management, including fertility post-chemotherapy, exercise and cognition in breast cancer survivors, the management of endocrine therapy related toxicities, and the use of estradiol PET scans for patients with a history of breast cancer.
Abstract:
This presentation will give an overview of current breast cancer management in Australia. The presentation will focus on systemic therapy, particularly endocrine therapy. Recent advances in the management of breast cancer will be discussed.