Targeting Cancer
Management Committee

The Targeting Cancer Management Committee (TCMC) is a passionate team of radiation oncologists and consumer representatives from across Australia and New Zealand.

The TCMC plays a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing initiatives to raise awareness, improve access, and advocate for advancements in radiation therapy for cancer patients.

The role of the TCMC includes the:

  • oversight, design, and implementation of education initiatives for healthcare professionals, including the Targeting Cancer Bi-National General Practitioner Education Program and the Targeting Australian Medical Student Interactive Workshop Program
  • social and traditional media campaigns, activities and stories
  • collaborations and formal campaign partnerships with peak Australian, New Zealand and global radiation oncology professional organisations, cancer charities, not-for-profit organisations and patient advocacy groups
  • create and manage content on campaign website.
Targeting Cancer Management Committee Members
Dr Tuan Ha

Dr Tuan Ha​

Dean, Faculty of Radiation Oncology, RANZCR

Dr Kathy Pope

Dr Kathy Pope​

Member

Dr Peter Gorayski

Associate Professor

Dr Lucinda Burke

Member

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Dr Tuan Ha

Dr Tuan Ha​​

Dean, Faculty of Radiation Oncology, RANZCR

Dr Tuan Ha is a consultant Radiation Oncologist and Chair of Clinical Management Committee – GenesisCare Queensland. Tuan is a senior lecturer, mentor and examiner for the University of Queensland – School of Medicine as well as the Royal Australian College of Radiologists. He is also involved in the development of radiation treatment protocols with EVIQ. Tuan treats all malignancies and has specific interest in the treatment of breast, skin, lung, genitourinary and brain cancers.

Dr Kathy Pope

Dr Kathy Pope

Radiation Oncologist
Dr Kathy Pope is a Radiation Oncologist working at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre since 2010, who treats skin cancer/melanoma predominantly. She also has a strong interest in palliative radiotherapy, having completed a fellowship in the Palliative Radiation Oncology Program at Princess Margaret Hospital, Canada. Prior to this, Kathy worked at The Alfred Hospital & Peter Mac in Melbourne, and Royal Prince Alfred in Sydney. Kathy is involved in various research activities, and especially enjoys her involvement with the Targeting Cancer Management Committee & ANZ Palliative Radiation Oncology Group Executive Committee (both part of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists). Kathy has previously been awarded a Western & Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (WCMICS) grant for a “Palliative Radiotherapy Rapid Access Clinic (PRRAC) – Pilot project to assess clinic implementation and patient outcomes”. She also enjoys educating junior staff & colleagues, including GPs at regular information sessions, about the role of radiation therapy; an often unfamiliar area of medicine.

Dr Peter Gorayski

BSc, BMBS, FRACGP, FRANZCR
Chair, RANZCR Targeting Cancer Management Committee
Radiation Oncologist & General Practitioner

Dr Peter Gorayski is a dual-qualified Radiation Oncologist and General Practitioner, practising at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research, and Icon Cancer Centre in South Australia. He combines the whole-person approach of primary care with advanced expertise in stereotactic radiosurgery, proton therapy, and other cutting-edge radiation techniques.

As Chair of the Targeting Cancer Management Committee at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Peter leads the national campaign to raise awareness of radiation treatment among patients, specialists, GPs, and the wider community. His priorities include improving equitable access to care, dismantling myths about treatment, and equipping referrers with the knowledge to offer timely, evidence-based options.

Peter has been instrumental in introducing innovative services and techniques to Australia. He developed the Rapid Access Palliative Radiotherapy Service in South Australia, pioneered prostate SABR at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, promoted the use of RT for benign conditions, and led comparative proton–photon treatment planning for the Medical Treatment Overseas Program. He also contributes to research, clinical guideline development, and registrar training.

Believing the best outcomes come from informed patients and clinicians working together, Peter blends clinical excellence with advocacy and education to help ensure all Australians and New Zealanders have access to world-class radiation treatment.

Dr Lucinda Burke

Member

Member of Targeting Cancer Management Committee and the Chair of the Targeting Cancer Reference Panel.

Dr Lucinda Burke, is a member of the Targeting Cancer Management Committee and the Chair of the Targeting Cancer Reference Panel. Her clinical roles include working as a Radiation Oncologist at Westmead hospital in Sydney and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney. She is also currently undertaking a PhD through the University of Sydney. Lucinda’s passion for patient and community education lead to her involvement with the Targeting Cancer Campaign, to advocate for patient access to radiation therapy as a highly effect, safe and cost-effective treatment for cancer.

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