Cancer-related lymphoedema: prevention, early detection and management
Medcast
About this session
A live webinar for GPs on cancer-related lymphoedema covering prevention, early detection and management. The session explores risk factors, natural history, assessment strategies, differential diagnoses, patient education, compression therapy, and referral pathways using clinical case studies.
Program Level & Areas of Interest
Program Level: Professionalism and Ethical Practice. Areas of Interest: Chronic diseases, Oncology. Audience: Medical Practitioners.
Key Topics
Risk factors for cancer-related lymphoedema, natural history and staging, assessment and examination strategies, red flags and differential diagnoses, patient education and self-management, compression therapy and specialist treatment options, referral pathways and multidisciplinary management.
About the Program
Part of the GP Cancer Care Hub series supporting GPs in delivering evidence-based cancer care. Delivered by Medcast in partnership with Lift Cancer Care Services. This Cancer Patient Support Program received grant funding from the Australian Government.