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GP Updates on screening and optimal management of colorectal cancer and lung cancer

Speciality Classification
Medical Doctors
Start Date
09-Oct-2024
Location
online
End Date
09-Oct-2024
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
1 Hour
Provider
South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network
Event Overview

Please join this Cabrini Health 2024 Virtual GP Education opportunity and hear from specialists on various health topics, and new surgical and medical developments.

Learning outcomes:
  • Discuss changes and key points in screening for colorectal cancer

  • Discuss new lung cancer screening guidelines

  • Outline risk reduction strategies, including the role of aspirin in Lynch Syndrome and the effect of vaping on lung cancer risk

Presenter

Dr Matt Loft, Medical Oncologist

Dr Loft also has a degree in Pharmacy and combines clinical practice with academic research at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and University of Melbourne. His research interest is in personalised oncology and improving anticancer medication dosing, looking to develop online calculators to assist with clinical decision making and further inform patient care and outcomes.

Dr Loft is actively involved in teaching and has numerous peer reviewed publications. His professional memberships include the Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Tumour Group (AGITG), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Dr Loft’s passion is moving from a “one size fits all” treatment approach to individualised and tailored care for all patients.

Type
Delivery
Title
GP Updates on screening and optimal management of colorectal cancer and lung cancer
Speciality Classification
Location
Provider Type
Community Health Service
Time / Duration
1 Hour
Start Date
09-Oct-2024
End Date
09-Oct-2024
Start Time
7:30 pm
Location
online
Price:
Free
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