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Webinar: Update on Head & Neck Cancer (Diagnosis, Investigations & Management)

Wed 6th December 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Sydney North Health Network (SNHN) invites local GPs and Practices Nurses to a webinar which will provide information and updates regarding Head and Neck Cancer, including up to date  research on preventative strategies, diagnosis, investigations and management. This session will raise awareness among GPs to appropriately examine patients with suspected cancer, order relevant investigations and forward urgent referrals. Information will also be provided regarding the processes for patients with Head and Neck cancer from diagnosis to cure, as well as potential long term side effects of treatment that may present in the GP setting.

Information will also be provided regarding a Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day (planned for early 2024) at Royal North Shore Hospital, offering free cancer screening to the community.

DATE:
Wed 6th December 2023


TIME:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


RACGP CPD POINTS:
This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program - Activity Number: 649096 | Activity Type EA 1.5 hours

SPEAKERS:

Dr Leo Pang, Bsc (Med) MB BS FRACS, Consultant Adult and Paediatric ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, VMO and Head & Neck Surgeon, RNS Hospital Head & Neck Cancer MDT

TARGET AUDIENCE:

GPs and Practice Nurses

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Recognise current opinions and updates regarding the diagnosis, investigations and management of Head and Neck Cancer
  • Risk stratify and clinically examine patients with suspected Head and Neck cancer, order appropriate investigations and arrange urgent referrals
  • Implement preventative strategies and early detection/screening programs to potentially improve survival outcomes
  • Recognise the potential long term side effects of Head and Neck cancer treatment
COST:
There is no cost for GPs & PNs to attend this training


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



REGISTER FOR WEBINAR:
Click here to register online


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