Optimal initial management of melanoma in primary care settings | 75 min
In this webinar from Skin Cancer College Australasia, MIA’s Surgical Oncologists A/Prof Saw and Dr Pennington discuss: An ideal initial biopsy Wide excisions and…
Getting to the heart of it: The importance of emotions in the world of cancer | 7 min
Many cancer patients will experience clinically-significant psychological distress and there are a number of evidence-based interventions that psychologists can use to improve quality of…
Techniques in melanoma assessment: Dermoscopy and biopsy | RACGP and ACRRM ACCREDITED | 1hr
Early detection of melanoma is crucial to improving patient survival, but the challenging nature of differential diagnosis of suspicious skin lesions can be daunting….
After the diagnosis: The fear of cancer recurrence and progression | 5 min
Fear of cancer recurrence and progression affects 50%–70% of cancer patients and presents on a continuum from mild to significant levels of anxiety. Understanding…
Language subtleties: Bridging the gap between patient and doctor | 4 min
Health literacy among patients varies considerably and it is important for clinicians to ensure that their message gets accurately conveyed to their patients. Language…
Red flags: When to refer your cancer patients to a psychologist | 4 min
Many cancer patients will experience clinically-significant psychological distress and there are a number of evidence-based interventions that psychologists can use to improve quality of…
How to use a dermatoscope | 5 min
Using a dermatoscope is a key element to the full skin examination. It improves the diagnostic accuracy of melanoma about 15 times more than…
Controversy over melanoma methods | 8 mins
In this ABC Health Report podcast, MIA’s Prof John Thompson talks to Dr Norman Swan about the recent controversy surrounding sentinel node biopsy…
Melanoma – New options, new hope | RACGP and ACRRM ACCREDITED | 1 hr
The treatment landscape in advanced melanoma has been transformed in recent years with the development of novel pharmacological agents, with a shift towards higher…