Dr Nicole Yap

Honoured to be invited as keynote speaker for the Paramedics Gala 2026 ball - raising funds for the National
Breast Cancer Foundation

I recently had the honour of speaking at a GP update seminar, which included a comprehensive discussion on metastatic breast cancer.

The seminar, held at Hotel Chadstone in Melbourne, was a well-attended and interactive workshop that featured presentations by esteemed colleagues, including neurosurgeon Dr. Girish Nair from Neuro Axis, who presented on minimally invasive spinal surgery, and radiation oncologist Dr. Neda Haghighi, who discussed a tailored approach to radiation of the spine.

Bone metastasis is a common issue in metastatic breast cancer patients, affecting approximately 60–80%. The spine is the most frequently affected site, followed by the pelvis and ribs.

I would like to express my gratitude to all attendees for their participation, as it will ultimately contribute to a finely tuned team managing our patients' future care.

As the Lantern festival completes the CNY celebrations of the Year of the Fire Horse we look forward to the year ahead. This is just the beginning of a rare Chinese zodiac combination symbolizing intense energy, passion, speed, and transformation. With these dynamics we can use this energy to be proactive with our health and remember to .