Head and Neck Cancers: An Update for GPs - 6212

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Registrations & refreshments from 6:00pm

Presentations commence at 6:30pm

This free seminar will provide an update for general practice on the prevention and early detection of head and neck cancers, as well as an overview of treatment options and the ongoing needs of patients.

Presented by:

• Dr Andrew Lindsay, Lead Clinician, Head and Neck Tumour Collaborative, WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network

This education forms an Accredited Activity under the RACGP QI&CPD Program.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this session, participants should be able to*:

• Provide an overview of head and neck cancers
• Summarise key changes to the demographics of head and neck cancer in Australia
• Identify important risk factors for head and neck cancer
• Summarise treatment options for head and neck cancers
• Describe the management of side effects of treatment
• Identify the psychosocial impacts of head and neck cancers, and the support services available to patients
• Summarise the role of the Cancer Nurse Coordinator

*Please note these learning outcomes may be subject to change

For more Cancer Council GP education sessions, visit cancerwa.asn.au/professionals/gp/.