Updates in lung cancer: screening, investigations and management

Topics | Speakers
Presentation 1 – The latest in lung cancer diagnostics
Discuss work up of positive lung cancer screening patients and the latest in diagnostics including appropriate use of PET imaging and the options available for diagnostic biopsy
Presented by:
Dr Nicholas Wilsmore, Respiratory Physician / Pulmonologist
Dr Jacky Tu, Respiratory Physician / Pulmonologist

Presentation 2 – Lung cancer screening & updates in surgical management of lung cancer
Discuss lung cancer screening with a focus on the role of the GP, followed with an update on advances in lung cancer surgery techniques that have improved outcomes and survival rates for patients with lung cancer.
Presented by:
Dr Jazmin Eckhaus, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Presentation 3 – Targeted therapy in lung cancer
Provide a summary of oncological principles with lung cancer management with respect to targeted therapy an immunotherapy.
Presented by:
Prof Phillip Parente, Medical Oncologist

RACGP / ACRRM accreditation:
2 CPD hrs: 1 hr Educational activities / 1 hr Reviewing performance