Kevvy’s Cancer Chronicles

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Retired medical oncologist Kevin Patterson chronicles the history of cancer care in South Australia over the last 40 years as told to him in a series of interviews with the clinicians involved.

Episodes

  1. May 23

    From Timber Mill to Tumor Boards: Professor Bogda Koczwara’s Remarkable Journey

    In this episode of Kevi's Cancer Chronicles, host Kevin interviews Professor Bogda Koczwara about her life from rural Poland to becoming a leader in Australian oncology. Bogda recounts her medical training at Flinders, migration to Australia, and the formative experiences that shaped her career. The conversation covers the rapid development of cancer services at Flinders Medical Centre, the creation of survivorship clinics, national leadership roles in MOGA and COSA, the ACCORD research workshop, and her current role directing the Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship.

    51 min

  2. Apr 29

    Sailing, Science, and Service: Dorothy Keeefe's Extraordinary Voyage

    In this episode Dorothy Keeefe shares her life from childhood sailing in Essex to medical training and an eight-month tall-ship voyage to Australia. She discusses choosing oncology, her mucositis research, leadership in supportive cancer care, and steering major health reforms including the Australian Cancer Plan and a national lung screening program.

    45 min

  3. Mar 31

    Forging a Cancer Centre: Ian Olver’s 40-Year Revolution in Care

    Kevin interviews Professor Ian Olver about his career spanning clinical trials, supportive care, and the formation of comprehensive cancer services in South Australia, including his leadership at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and national roles. The episode explores his early influences, international training, multidisciplinary and telemedicine initiatives, global collaborations, bioethics work, and the personal faith and family life that shaped his approach to care.

    44 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    From Malta to Modern Oncology: Dr Francis Parnis on Building Cancer Care in South Australia

    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you're listening. Welcome to Kevi's Cancer Podcast. The initial aim of the podcast is to trace the history of cancer services in South Australia over the last 30 years, whilst interviewing and introducing some of the clinicians who have been involved in the development of these services. In this episode host Kevin interviews Dr Francis Parnas (Paz), a recently retired medical oncologist and member of the Class of ’85. Francis recounts his early life in Nigeria and Malta, migration to Australia, medical training in Adelaide and London, the choice of oncology, launching private cancer services and clinical trials, the creation of a standalone cancer centre, and his decision to retire.

    42 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    John's Golf

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    2 min
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About

Retired medical oncologist Kevin Patterson chronicles the history of cancer care in South Australia over the last 40 years as told to him in a series of interviews with the clinicians involved.

Information

  • Creator
    patincello
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Kevvy’s Cancer Chronicles