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Detection and management of early melanoma in 2023 | RACGP ACCREDITED | 93 mins
GPs are at the frontline of melanoma diagnosis and are becoming increasingly confronted with the management of melanoma. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma are associated with a greater chance of survival.
In this recorded webinar from MIA’s hybrid 2023 GP Education Evening, you will hear from the experts as they update GPs on the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of early melanoma:
- Tips and tricks for detecting early melanoma – Prof Pascale Guitera (Dermatologist)
- Practical surgery for managing early melanoma – A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi (Surgical Oncologist)
- The role of radiotherapy in early melanoma – Prof Angela Hong (Radiation Oncologist)
- The increasing role of systemic therapy in early melanoma – Prof Georgina Long AO (Medical Oncologist)
The presentations conclude with a case study panel discussion and Q&A led by our host A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng (Surgical Oncologist and Chair of MIA’s Education Committee) and featuring our multidisciplinary speakers and special guest, A/Prof Paul Fishburn (Skin Cancer GP).
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:
- Demonstrate a range of diagnostic skills for the detection of early melanoma, including history-taking and dermoscopy.
- Describe the appropriate surgical margin for resection of in situ and thin melanoma.
- Identify when referral to a specialist surgeon is appropriate.
- Explain when adjuvant radiotherapy is indicated after surgical resection of primary melanoma and discuss the role of definitive radiotherapy in the management of lentigo maligna.
- Summarise the role of drug therapy in early melanoma and determine how to manage associated side effects
ACCREDITATION
This activity (395138) is allocated 1.5 EA CPD hours in the RACGP 2023-25 CPD Program.
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
Prof Pascale Guitera
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Director, Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Professorial Research Fellow, The University of Sydney
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
Prof Angela Hong
Radiation Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Clinical Professor, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
Prof Georgina Long AO
Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
A/Prof Paul Fishburn
Skin Cancer GP, Norwest | Education Committee Member, Melanoma Institute Australia | Associate Professor, The University of QueenslandRESOURCES
- Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of melanoma
- MIA’s Risk Calculators
- List of MIA's current clinical trials
- Melanoma Essentials eBook
- GenoMEL
FURTHER EDUCATION
- 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
- Presentation - Diagnosing primary melanoma: Evidence and controversies
- Presentation - GP Dermoscopy Workshop
- Presentation - Melanoma in General Practice
- Presentation - Skin cancer prevention and risk reduction
- Game - DermChallenge: Management
- Presentation - Advances in skin cancer management
- Presentation - Biopsy techniques in melanoma practice
Please note that this presentation was accurate at the time of recording (March 2023) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.
MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from: 
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