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Updates in skin cancer diagnosis and management | RACGP ACCREDITED | 2 hrs 1
In the rapidly evolving field of skin cancer medicine, it is important for GPs to be up to date with the latest developments to ensure patients receive the best possible care. In this recorded hybrid GP Education Evening held by Melanoma Institute Australia, hear from the experts in melanoma and complex non-melanoma skin cancer as they translate our latest understanding of the disease into the clinic setting.
The multidisciplinary presentations featured in this 2-hour video cover the following topics:
- Early detection: Essential knowledge for GPs (Dr Annika Smith - Dermatologist)
- Surgical management of melanoma (A/Prof Alex van Akkooi - Surgeon)
- Surgical management of non-melanoma skin cancer (A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng - Surgeon)
- New developments in systemic treatment for early melanoma (A/Prof Alex Menzies - Medical Oncologist)
The session concludes with an engaging Q&A discussion.
This presentation is suitable for Skin Cancer GPs, General GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
- Identify high-risk melanoma patients and differentiate suspicious lesions using dermoscopy.
- Recognise typical presentations of non-melanoma skin cancers and identify when adverse features indicate the need for specialist referral.
- Discuss the importance of sentinel node biopsy as a prognostic tool to help risk stratify melanoma patients for adjuvant therapy and identify when a patient should be considered for this procedure.
- Explain how adjuvant systemic drug therapy plays a role in the management of early melanoma and identify associated side effects.
This activity (413753) is allocated 2 EA CPD hours in the RACGP 2023-25 CPD Program.
A Statement of Completion will be provided at the end of this module for your CPD records.
PRESENTERS
A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Head & Neck Surgeon, Melanoma Institute Australia
Associate Professor of Surgery, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
Dr Annika Smith
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Declaration of Interest
A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi
Associate Professor in Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Institute Australia
and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
A/Prof Alexander Menzies
Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal North Shore and Mater Hospitals
Associate Professor of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
LINKS TO RESOURCES- Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of melanoma
- MIA’s Risk Calculators (including the Sentinel Node Metastasis Risk Calculator)
- List of MIA's current clinical trials
- Accredited interactive learning module: Techniques in melanoma assessment: Dermoscopy and biopsy
- Accredited interactive learning module: The current role of sentinel node biopsy in the management of melanoma
- Podcast: Multidisciplinary management of primary melanoma
- Podcast: Multidisciplinary management of Merkel cell carcinoma
- Podcast: Multidisciplinary management of SCC and BCC
- Presentation: Non-melanoma skin cancers
Please note that this presentation was accurate at the time of recording (April 2022) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.
This learning module was proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from: 
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Declaration of InterestProf Anne Cust
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Declaration of InterestA/Prof Linda Martin
A/Prof Martin has presented for TAL Insurance.Declaration of InterestDr Thomas Mathew
Dr Mathew has has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Christoph Sinz
Dr Sinz has has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestMaria Cruzado
Maria has has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestNicole Taylor
Nicole has has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Thomas Bennett
Thomas has has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestNatalie Osborne
Natalie has has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Caroline Gjorup
Dr Gjorup has has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Edward Riordan
Dr Riordan has received speaking honoraria from MSD.Declaration of InterestStephanie Friedlander
Stephanie has received speaking honoraria from MSD.Declaration of InterestDr Francesca Watts
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Declaration of InterestKate Willis
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Declaration of InterestA/Prof Max Conway
A/Prof Max Conway has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Ines Silva
Dr Silva has received speaking honoraria from MSD.Declaration of InterestA/Prof Alexander van Akkooi
A/Prof van Akkooi has received honoraria from Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Merck-Pfizer, MSD Merck, Pierre Fabre, Provectus, Sanofi, Sirius Medical and 4SC, and receives research funding from Amgen and Merck-Pfizer.
Dr Iris Bartula
Dr Iris Bartula has no interests to declare.Rebecca Biviano
Rebecca Biviano has no interests to declare.
A/Prof Matteo CarlinoA/Prof Carlino has acted as a consultant advisor for the following companies: Bristol-Myers Squibb, MSD, Novartis, Amgen, Roche, Pierre Fabre, Provectus, Ideaya, Sanofi, Merck Serono, Nektar and Eisai. He has also received honoraria from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck Sharpe Dohme and Novartis.
A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng
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Shahn Coburn
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Prof Diona Damian
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Michelle Davey
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Danielle Fischer
Danielle has acted as an advisor to Novartis.
Dr Bruna Gouveia
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Prof Pascale Guitera
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Prof Angela Hong
Prof Hong is an author for UptoDate and receives loyalty from the publication.
Prof Georgina Long AO
Prof Long is a consultant advisor for Agenus Inc, Amgen Inc, Array Biopharma Inc, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Bristol Myers Squibb, Evaxion Biotech A/S, Hexal AG (Sandoz Company), Highlight Therapeutics S.L., Innovent Biologics USA Inc, Merck Sharpe & Dohme (Australia) Pty Limited, Novartis Pharma AG, OncoSec Medical Australia, PHMR Limited, Pierre Fabre, Provectus Australia, Qbiotics Group Limited and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dr Nigel Maher
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Dr Linda Martin
Dr Martin has acted as a consultant with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
A/Prof Alexander Menzies
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Dr Niamh-Anna O’Sullivan
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Dr Thomas Pennington
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Dr Alison Potter
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Dr Adrian Quek
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Jodi Ratnik
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Dr Robert Rawson
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Dr Michael Rtshiladze
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A/Prof Robyn Saw
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Prof Richard Scolyer
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Dr Kerwin Shannon
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Dr Ines Silva
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Dr Bringha Shivalingam
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Dr Annika Smith
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Prof Andrew Spillane
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Prof John Thompson AO
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A/Prof Alex Varey
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Denise Wilson
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Declaration of InterestProf Andrew Spillane
Prof Spillane has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Maria Gonzale
Dr Maria Gonzale has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Alison Potter
Dr Alison Potter has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Nigel Maher
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Declaration of InterestCarol Morris
Carol Morris has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Skye Dong
Dr Skye Dong has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Niamh-Anna O’Sullivan
Dr Niamh-Anna O’Sullivan has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestProf Richard Scolyer AO
Prof Richard Scolyer has received fees for professional services from F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Evaxion, Provectus Biopharmaceuticals Australia, Qbiotics, Novartis, Merck Sharp & Dohme, NeraCare, AMGEN Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb, Myriad Genetics and GlaxoSmithKline.Declaration of InterestProf Fergal Moloney
Prof Fergal Moloney has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestA/Prof Matteo Carlino
A/Prof Carlino has acted as a consultant advisor for the following companies: Bristol-Myers Squibb, MSD, Novartis, Amgen, Roche, Pierre Fabre, Provectus, Ideaya, Sanofi, Merck Serono, Nektar and Eisai. He has also received honoraria from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck Sharpe Dohme and Novartis.Declaration of InterestProf Georgina Long AO
Prof Long is a consultant advisor for Agenus Inc, Amgen Inc, Array Biopharma Inc, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Bristol Myers Squibb, Evaxion Biotech A/S, Hexal AG (Sandoz Company), Highlight Therapeutics S.L., Innovent Biologics USA Inc, Merck Sharpe & Dohme (Australia) Pty Limited, Novartis Pharma AG, OncoSec Medical Australia, PHMR Limited, Pierre Fabre, Provectus Australia, Qbiotics Group Limited and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.Declaration of InterestDanielle Fischer
Danielle has acted as an advisor to Novartis.Declaration of InterestDr Annika Smith
Dr Annika Smith has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestA/Prof Alexander van Akkooi
A/Prof van Akkooi has received honoraria from Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Merck-Pfizer, MSD Merck, Pierre Fabre, Provectus, Sanofi, Sirius Medical and 4SC, and receives research funding from Amgen and Merck-Pfizer.
Declaration of InterestA/Prof Sydney Ch’ng
A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestRebecca Biviano
Rebecca Biviano has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestJodi Ratnik
Jodi Ratnik has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDenise Wilson
Denise Wilson has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestProf Diona Damian
Prof Diona Damian has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestShahn Coburn
Shahn Coburn has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestA/Prof Robyn Saw
A/Prof Robyn Saw is on the advisory board for QBiotics, Novartis and MSD, and has received speaking honoraria from Bristol-Myers Squibb and Novartis.Declaration of InterestA/Prof Alex Varey
A/Prof Varey has received honoraria from Medtronic, Acelity and Synthes.Declaration of InterestA/Prof Alexander Menzies
A/Prof Alexander Menzies has acted as a consultant advisor and received honorarium from the following companies: QBiotics, Bristol-Myers Squibb, MSD, Novartis, Roche and Pierre-Fabre.Declaration of InterestProf Pascale Guitera
Prof Guitera has acted as a consultant advisor and received honorarium from the following companies: Metaoptima and Avene.Declaration of InterestProf John Thompson AO
Professor Thompson has received honoraria for advisory board participation from BMS Australia, MSD Australia, GSK and Provectus Inc, travel support from GSK and Provectus Inc, and support for conference attendance from Novartis.Declaration of InterestDr Michael Rtshiladze
Dr Michael Rtshiladze has no interests to declare.Declaration of Interest
A/Prof Jonathan Stretch AM
A/Prof Jonathan Stretch AM has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Adrian Quek
Dr Adrian Quek has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Iris Bartula
Dr Iris Bartula has no interests to declare.Declaration of Interest | Dr Robert RawsonDr Robert Rawson
Dr Robert Rawson has no interests to declare.Declaration of Interest | Dr Kerwin ShannonDr Kerwin Shannon
Dr Kerwin Shannon has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Bringha Shivalingam
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Declaration of InterestDr Bruna Gouveia
Dr Gouveia has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Thomas Pennington
Dr Pennington has no interests to declare.Declaration of Interest | Michelle DaveyMichelle Davey
Michelle Davey has no interests to declare.Declaration of InterestDr Linda Martin
Dr Martin has acted as a consultant with Bristol-Myers Squibb.Declaration of InterestProf Angela Hong
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Updates in skin cancer diagnosis and management | RACGP ACCREDITED | 2 hrs
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Updates in skin cancer diagnosis and management | RACGP ACCREDITED | 2 hrs
In the rapidly evolving field of skin cancer medicine, it is important for GPs to be up to date with the latest developments to ensure patients receive the best possible care. In this recorded hybrid GP Education Evening held by Melanoma Institute Australia, hear from the experts in melanoma and complex non-melanoma skin cancer as they translate our latest understanding of the disease into the clinic setting.
The multidisciplinary presentations featured in this 2-hour video cover the following topics:
- Early detection: Essential knowledge for GPs (Dr Annika Smith - Dermatologist)
- Surgical management of melanoma (A/Prof Alex van Akkooi - Surgeon)
- Surgical management of non-melanoma skin cancer (A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng - Surgeon)
- New developments in systemic treatment for early melanoma (A/Prof Alex Menzies - Medical Oncologist)
The session concludes with an engaging Q&A discussion.
This presentation is suitable for Skin Cancer GPs, General GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
- Identify high-risk melanoma patients and differentiate suspicious lesions using dermoscopy.
- Recognise typical presentations of non-melanoma skin cancers and identify when adverse features indicate the need for specialist referral.
- Discuss the importance of sentinel node biopsy as a prognostic tool to help risk stratify melanoma patients for adjuvant therapy and identify when a patient should be considered for this procedure.
- Explain how adjuvant systemic drug therapy plays a role in the management of early melanoma and identify associated side effects.
This activity (413753) is allocated 2 EA CPD hours in the RACGP 2023-25 CPD Program.
A Statement of Completion will be provided at the end of this module for your CPD records.
PRESENTERS
A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Head & Neck Surgeon, Melanoma Institute Australia
Associate Professor of Surgery, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest Dr Annika Smith
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Declaration of Interest A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi
Associate Professor in Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Institute Australia
and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest A/Prof Alexander Menzies
Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal North Shore and Mater Hospitals
Associate Professor of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
LINKS TO RESOURCES- Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of melanoma
- MIA’s Risk Calculators (including the Sentinel Node Metastasis Risk Calculator)
- List of MIA's current clinical trials
- Accredited interactive learning module: Techniques in melanoma assessment: Dermoscopy and biopsy
- Accredited interactive learning module: The current role of sentinel node biopsy in the management of melanoma
- Podcast: Multidisciplinary management of primary melanoma
- Podcast: Multidisciplinary management of Merkel cell carcinoma
- Podcast: Multidisciplinary management of SCC and BCC
- Presentation: Non-melanoma skin cancers
Please note that this presentation was accurate at the time of recording (April 2022) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.
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