Did you know that someone with lung cancer may present to their GP as many as four or more times before a diagnosis is made? While some symptoms of lung cancer may be easy to spot, others can be non-specific and therefore challenging to differentiate from other conditions. In patients with few or no risk factors, the challenge can be even greater, resulting in diagnostic delays, more advanced stage cancer and poorer outcomes.
In this one hour live event, our panel of clinical experts will discuss the latest evidence and clinical recommendations outlined in Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for all health professionals. The role of primary care health professionals as active initiators of the lung cancer diagnostic pathway and supporting patients throughout their journey will also be discussed.
Event attendees will receive early access to an accredited, scenario-based eLearning package entitled A Systematic Approach to Investigating Symptoms of Lung Cancer, developed by Lung Foundation Australia in partnership with Cancer Australia.
Speakers:
- Professor David Barnes
Respiratory and Sleep Physician
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia Clinical Professor, University of Sydney - Professor Shalini Vinod
Senior Radiation Oncologist
Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre - Dr Kerry Hancock – Facilitator
Chair, RACGP Respiratory Medicine Specific Interest Network
Chair, Primary Care Advisory Committee, Lung Foundation Australia - Renae Grundy
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Royal Hobart Hospital, TAS - Professor Kwun Fong
Thoracic and Sleep Physician
The Prince Charles Hospital Professor, University of Queensland School of Medicine - Mrs Alison Bolton
Representing the lived experience of lung cancer
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