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Prostate cancer management: best practice – a guide for GPs | Online

November 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Free
Event by external provider

Urological surgeon Mr Phil Dundee will set the scene with an overview of epidemiology and incidence rates of prostate cancer in Australia together with an understanding of the risk factors and prevention strategies and the importance of accurate staging for treatment decisions.

Together with radiation oncologist, Dr Mario Guerrieri, they will discuss active surveillance vs intervention and provide an overview of surgical options, radiation therapy and hormone therapy, including side effects or complications.

Case studies will be used for context.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Outline the different management options for patients with low, intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer.
2. Describe common and less-common side effects or complications of prostate cancer treatment and how best to manage these.

RACGP: One CPD Educational Activity hour.

Click here to learn more and register.

Enquiries
Grace Linehan, Medical Liaison Officer
E: grace.linehan@apcr.org.au
M: 0400 976 196

Details

Date:
November 11, 2024
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
Website:
https://www.australianprostatecentre.org.au/gp-education-event-prostate-cancer-management-best-practice-a-guide-for-gps

Venue

Online

Organiser

Australian Prostate Centre
Phone
03 8373 7600
Email
info@apcr.org.au
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