45 min
The evolving paradigm shift in melanoma Melanoma Insights for Professionals
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- Medicine
The field of melanoma has experienced a paradigm shift in recent years, with advancements in both diagnosis and management driving improved patient outcomes. Through the power of research, day-to-day practice continues to be transformed.
In this lively podcast, two of Australia's leading melanoma experts Prof Richard Scolyer AO and Prof Georgina Long AO discuss:
how melanoma management has transformed in the last decade
the challenge of diagnosing melanoma for clinicians and pathologists, and practical ways to help make accurate assessments
the importance of staging
why sentinel node biopsies are important
how multidisciplinary care enhances patient outcomes
emerging evidence on neoadjuvant treatment and how this will change the way melanoma is managed
the challenge of supportive care and where to find help.
In this practical discussion, resources and further education for deeper dives into specific topics are also mentioned, with links below.
This podcast is suitable for oncologists, surgeons, dermatologists, skin cancer GPs, GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
SPEAKERS
Prof Georgina Long AO - Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney
Prof Richard Scolyer AO - Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Pathologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Senior Staff Specialist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Clinical Professor, The University of Sydney
LINKS TO RESOURCES
Melanoma Risk Prediction Tools
Prof John Thompson's presentation: Update on melanoma staging
Order or download a pocket-sized Melanoma Staging Card
Prof Richard Scolyer's presentation: Melanoma near misses: Clues to diagnosis
Dermoscopy module: Techniques in melanoma assessment
Interactive game: DermChallenge: Management.
Debate: To shave or not to shave when biopsying melanoma
Podcast: Multidisciplinary management of primary melanoma
Presentation by Dr Rob Rawson and Dr Michael Rtshiladze: The melanoma pathology report and its impact on clinical management
Wiki melanoma guidelines: Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of melanoma
Interactive module: The current role of sentinel node biopsy in the management of melanoma
Debate: The role of sentinel node biopsy is overstated in melanoma
SNB Melanoma Risk Calculator
Visit the Melanoma Education Portal for the full list of resources.
The field of melanoma has experienced a paradigm shift in recent years, with advancements in both diagnosis and management driving improved patient outcomes. Through the power of research, day-to-day practice continues to be transformed.
In this lively podcast, two of Australia's leading melanoma experts Prof Richard Scolyer AO and Prof Georgina Long AO discuss:
how melanoma management has transformed in the last decade
the challenge of diagnosing melanoma for clinicians and pathologists, and practical ways to help make accurate assessments
the importance of staging
why sentinel node biopsies are important
how multidisciplinary care enhances patient outcomes
emerging evidence on neoadjuvant treatment and how this will change the way melanoma is managed
the challenge of supportive care and where to find help.
In this practical discussion, resources and further education for deeper dives into specific topics are also mentioned, with links below.
This podcast is suitable for oncologists, surgeons, dermatologists, skin cancer GPs, GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
SPEAKERS
Prof Georgina Long AO - Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney
Prof Richard Scolyer AO - Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Pathologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Senior Staff Specialist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Clinical Professor, The University of Sydney
LINKS TO RESOURCES
Melanoma Risk Prediction Tools
Prof John Thompson's presentation: Update on melanoma staging
Order or download a pocket-sized Melanoma Staging Card
Prof Richard Scolyer's presentation: Melanoma near misses: Clues to diagnosis
Dermoscopy module: Techniques in melanoma assessment
Interactive game: DermChallenge: Management.
Debate: To shave or not to shave when biopsying melanoma
Podcast: Multidisciplinary management of primary melanoma
Presentation by Dr Rob Rawson and Dr Michael Rtshiladze: The melanoma pathology report and its impact on clinical management
Wiki melanoma guidelines: Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of melanoma
Interactive module: The current role of sentinel node biopsy in the management of melanoma
Debate: The role of sentinel node biopsy is overstated in melanoma
SNB Melanoma Risk Calculator
Visit the Melanoma Education Portal for the full list of resources.
45 min