Lung Cancer Update - 5548

Although survival rates are low (with a five year survival rate of 14%), recent advances in lung cancer screening, early detection and treatment options are expected to contribute to improvements in survival rates.

This is a free education session that will provide an informative and relevant update for GPs on lung cancer, with presentations from specialists on a range of topics.

Keynote speakers:

• Dr Annette McWilliams
  Head of Service, Respiratory Medicine, Fiona Stanley Hospital
  

• Dr Fraser Brims
  Consultant Physician, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

• Dr Tim Clay
  Medical Oncologist,

• WA lung screening study
  Research Registrar, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
  

Registrations and refreshments from 6.00pm. Presentations commence at 6.30pm.

This education forms an Accredited Activity under the RACGP QI&CPD Program. Activity number: 117631

Learning outcomes

At the end of this symposium, participants should be able to*:

1. List the advantages and disadvantages of lung cancer screening
2. Discuss changes in treatment options for lung cancer
3. Identify support services available to patients undergoing lung cancer treatment
4. Summarise current trends in smoking behaviours in WA
5. Outline late – and long-term effects of lung cancer treatment.

*Please note these learning outcomes may be subject to change.

For more information, contact GP@cancerwa.asn.au

For more Cancer Council GP education sessions, visit cancerwa.asn.au/professionals/gp/

The Lung Cancer Update is organised by Cancer Council Western Australia as part of the GP Education Project.