Melanoma Update 2017 - 5379

This educational seminar will provide an update for GPs on melanoma, with the opportunity to hear from a range of specialists including pathologists, dermatologists, medical & radiation oncologists and surgeons in regards to the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.

Keynote speakers:

• Mr Mark Hanikeri
  Plastic Surgeon, Director of WAMAS, WA Plastic Surgery Centre

• Dr Daniel Hewitt
  Dermatologist, Burswood Dermatology & RPH

• Dr Benjamin Wood
  Pathologist, Pathwest
  

• Mr Sam Cunneen
  Plastic Surgeon, SCGH &RPH

• Dr Rohen White
  Radiation Oncologist, SCGH

• Dr Tarek Meniawy
  Medical Oncologist, SCGH

Registration and refreshments from 6.00pm. Presentations commence at 6.30pm.

This education forms an Accredited Activity under the RACGP QI&CPD Program. Activity number: 113879

Learning outcomes

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

1. Be aware of the Western Australian Melanoma Advisory Service (WAMAS) services
2. Correctly diagnose melanomas during patient consultations
3. Summarise the biopsy techniques used to diagnose melanomas
4. Discuss radiotherapy treatment with patientsppreciate new developments in adjuvant therapies for melanoma
5. Appreciate new developments in adjuvant therapies for melanoma
   

*Please note these learning outcomes may be subject to change.

For more information, contact GP@cancerwa.asn.au

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

The Melanoma Update is a collaboration between Cancer Council Western Australia as part of the GP Education Project, Western Australian Meanoma Advisory Service (WAMAS) and Western Austalian Clinical Oncology Group (WACOG).