Less Common Cancers Series - The Nuts and Bolts of Men's Cancer - 5769

Even though less than half of the Australian population are men, more men than women are diagnosed with cancer each year. In 2013 in Australia, 68,936 men were diagnosed with cancer which is 10 percent more than women. In 2014, the age–standardised mortality rate was 162 deaths per 100,000 persons (200 for males and 132 for females)1.

This education session will hear from expert speakers on current diagnostic techniques, management and prognosis for men diagnosed with testicular, renal and bladder cancers.

Keynote speakers:

• Professor Dickon Hayne
  Head of Urology, Fiona Stanley Hospitals

• Dr Alex Powell
  Medical Oncologist, Sir Charles Gairdner and Hollywood Hospitals

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:

Learning outcomes

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

• Identify signs and symptoms of bladder and kidney cancers
• List options for management of bladder and kidney cancers
• Identify patients who may be at risk of developing bladder and kidney cancers
• List biological therapy options for Renal cancer
• List options for management of testicular cancer
• Summarise the diagnostic imaging techniques for bladder, renal and testicular cancers
• Outline potential fertility issues, and options available to patients
• Identify potential early and late side effects of radiation treatment for Bladder cancer.

*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 Less Common Cancers series is organised by Cancer Council Western Australia as part of the GP Education Project.