The power of a text – How you can support patients after breast cancer therapy

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In this episode:

  • EMPOWER-SMS GP helps bridge the gap in post treatment support
  • Reinforces medication adherence, especially for endocrine therapy
  • Encourages achievable lifestyle changes that align with healthcare professionals’ goals
  • Easy to implement with minimal healthcare professionals or admin workload
  • Strengthens primary care’s role in survivorship and chronic care

 

Experts: Dr Anna Singelton, Senior Research Fellow
Prof Elisabeth Elder, Specialist Breast Surgeon
A/Prof Carolyn Ee, Academic General Practitioner
Robyn Kelly, High school teacher

Host: Dr Rebecca Overton, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 34 mins

 

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Last Updated: 18 Jul, 2025

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Dr Anna Singelton

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Dr Anna Singelton

NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Senior Research Fellow, Daffodil Centre; School of Nursing

Prof Elisabeth Elder

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Prof Elisabeth Elder

Specialist Breast Surgeon, Westmead Breast Cancer Institute; Lakeview Private Hospital

A/Prof Carolyn Ee

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A/Prof Carolyn Ee

Academic General Practitioner; Associate Professor of Cancer Survivorship and Primary Care, Flinders University

Robyn Kelly

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Robyn Kelly

High school teacher

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