Lumps and bumps above the belt a workshop for GPs and health professionals

Please join us as leading experts present the latest evidence-based information including:Breast cancer• Case studies including imaging, diagnosis and management of cysts, fibroadenoma, nipple discharge and cancer• Appropriate breast imaging including: what is the place of US, 3-D imaging, MRI, and thermal imaging in screening? What

is the significance of high density tissue on a mammogram? Understanding the significance of the categories (1-5) reported on mammograms

• Update on risk and protective factors in breast cancer including HRT, COC, exercise, etc.• When is genetic testing indicated and an update on new genetic tests• When to consider tamoxifen for breast cancer risk reduction.Ocular cancer• Understanding the epidemiology of primary and secondary eye cancers, as well as benign eye lesions – including intra-

ocular, periocular/orbital and lid• Recognising their presenting symptoms and signs• Awareness of therapeutic optionsHead and neck lumps and bumps • An approach to the assessment of head and neck lumps and bumps. e.g. is a submandibular lump a salivary gland, a

lymph node, or could it be cancer?• Assessment of lesions inside the mouth • How to determine what might be cancerous• When to refer to a specialist

This workshop will be presented by specialists from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

Dr David Speakman – Head of Cancer Services Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Mary-Anne Young – Senior Genetic Counsellor

Dr Ian Collins – Oncology FellowMs Anne Cass - Head of The Head and Neck Unit, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital

Dr John McKenzie - Head of The Ocular Oncology Unit, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital

EVENT and REGISTRATION DETAILSDate: Saturday 31 August 2013Time: 9am–2pm (registrations at 8.30am)Light lunch providedVenue: Michael Chamberlain Lecture Theatre, Mary Aikenhead Building, St Vincent’s Hospital, Victoria Parade, Fitzroy RSVP by 21 July 2013 by email heidi.english@cancervic.org.au (agenda emailed on request). For more information contact Heidi English (03) 9635 5227, Fax (03) 9635 5360

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