Enhancing Early Detection: The Latest in Cancer Screening

This webinar will equip GPs and practice staff with the latest information on cancer screening programs, including upcoming updates to the National Cervical Screening Program guidelines and the latest changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. An overview of the National Cancer Screening Register will be provided, followed by opportunities to ask questions during a panel discussion with our expert speakers.

This cancer screening updates webinar will provide GPs and practice staff with an opportunity to get up to speed with the latest on the cervical and bowel cancer screening clinical guidelines. We’ll discuss recent changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, including lowering the recommended screening age, the rationale behind the changes, and tips for how you can talk to your patients about bowel screening in clinical practice. We’ll also have an in-depth look at changes coming in April to the National Cervical Screening Program guidelines, including changes to test of cure, screening after hysterectomy and screening for those who are immunosuppressed. An overview of the National Cancer Screening Register, the benefits of integration with clinical software, and how to utilise the register in practice to support our cancer screening programs will also be discussed, before an extended panel discussion. 

Speakers:

Professor Marion Saville is an anatomical pathologist and has been Executive Director of the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer since 2000. She currently chairs the working group to review Australia’s Guidelines for the management of screen-detected abnormalities in the National Cervical Screening Program. Marion was appointed as a member of the Order of Australia on Australia Day 2020 for her significant service to women’s health through cervical screening initiatives.

Associate Professor Justin Tse is a practicing general practitioner at Doctors of Ivanhoe and an academic specialist in the Department of General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Melbourne. He also holds appointments with the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Cancer Council Victoria. Justin completed his research degree in prostate cancer and is involved in research with the Cancer in Primary Care Team at the University of Melbourne. He has a specific focus on bowel cancer screening, prevention and early detection.

John Lee is the Head of Engagement and Communications for the National Cancer Screening Register at Telstra Health. He joined the team in 2018, bringing over 10 years’ experience in the field of cancer screening health promotion and engagement in the UK and Australia. John is passionate about improving participation in cancer screening programs and integrating the broader health care ecosystem to help improve outcomes for Australians.

Learning outcomes:

1. Identify upcoming changes to the National Cervical Screening Program Guidelines and evidence supporting the guidelines
2. Discuss recent changes to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Guidelines and evidence supporting the guidelines
3. Discuss changes required in clinical practice as a result of cervical and bowel screening guideline updates
4. Identify the role of the National Cancer Screening Register

This session is an ACRRM and RACGP CPD Accredited activity

North Western Melbourne PHN has partnered with the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian and Tasmanian PHN Alliance for this event. By registering to attend, you agree that attendance and evaluation data will be shared with these partners. For more information, please refer to NWMPHN Privacy Policy.