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Cancer

Referrals to Familial Cancer Centres for BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

Hereditary mutations of the tumour suppressor genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 can lead to an elevated risk of breast cancer. This education explores how to identify affected patients with a family history of cancer, and provides an overview of how Familial Cancer Centres can assist these patients through genetic testing and risk management.

Referrals to Familial Cancer Centres for Lynch syndrome risk assessment

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic mutation that increases an individual's risk of various cancers. This education explores how to identify affected patients with a family history of cancer, and provides an overview of how Familial Cancer Centres can assist these patients through genetic testing and risk management.

Shining a light on sun-damaged skin: Recognising and managing non-melanoma skin cancer and other effects of sun-damaged skin

Hours: 1.5 | RACGP: 3pts | ACRRM: 1hr

Sun damage caused by ultraviolet radiation is linked to a number of common conditions such as solar keratosis, skin cancer, and photoaging. This module looks at the prevention, diagnosis, and management of common non-melanoma skin conditions in general practice, and will help GPs identify when a specialist referral is necessary.

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