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Symposium 23: The rare cancer experience: diagnostic delay, information needs and pathways to support

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MR 13 (Level E)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
16:00 - 17:00
MR 13 (Level E)

Speaker

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Prof. Dr. Saskia Duijts
Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation / Amsterdam University Medical Center

Chair

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Prof. Dr. Saskia Duijts
Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation / Amsterdam University Medical Center

Impact of diagnostic delay in rare cancers: experiences and perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals

16:00 - 16:15
Professor Carlene Wilson
Professor Of Behavioural Oncology
University Of Melbourne

Rare cancer information needs across the patient experience

16:15 - 16:30
Dr. Eva Yuen
Senior Research Fellow
Deakin University

From Isolation to Connection: Co-Designing Peer Support for Rural Australians with Rare Cancer

16:30 - 16:45
Dr. Stefania Costi
Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia

Factors associated with health-related quality of life and social participation of patients with multiple myeloma and their caregivers: preliminary results of a mixed methods study

16:45 - 17:00
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