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SUMMARY:Early diagnosis of bladder and kidney cancer webinar
DESCRIPTION:Early diagnosis of bladder and kidney cancer webinar \n(FREE Cancer Education Webinar Series for Primary Care led by Wessex Cancer Alliance) \n  \nOverview: \n\n\nJoin us for this WCA webinar\, designed to support primary care clinicians in improving the early diagnosis of bladder and kidney cancer. \n\n\n\n\nBladder and kidney cancers affect more than 20\,000 people each year across the UK. Earlier diagnosis is associated with significantly better treatment options and improved survival\, making timely recognition in primary care essential. As patients often present with non-specific or common urinary symptoms\, primary care teams play a pivotal role in identifying those at risk\, initiating appropriate investigations\, and making timely referrals in line with national guidance. \nThrough case-based discussion\, this webinar will explore the latest guidance on recognising red flag symptoms\, assessing risk\, arranging appropriate investigations\, and using urgent referral pathways to facilitate earlier diagnosis. \nLearning objectives \n\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of bladder and kidney cancer\, including patients presenting with recurrent urinary tract infections and haematuria.\nApply current NICE guidance as well as the HIOW Non-visible haematuria guidance to support appropriate investigation and referral.\nUnderstand the role of primary care in improving earlier diagnosis and reducing variation in cancer outcomes.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMs Naomi Neal\, Consultant Urological Surgeon Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Urology Pathway Improvement Clinical Lead Wessex Cancer Alliance.\nDr Jenny Rattray\, GP Advisor and Primary Care Urology Lead Wessex Cancer Alliance and GP Meon Health Practice\, Fareham.\n\nThis webinar is suitable for GPs\, GP registrars\, advanced clinical practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, practice nurses\, physician associates\, pharmacists and other members of the primary care multidisciplinary team. \n\n\n  \nBook your spot here 
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/early-diagnosis-of-bladder-and-kidney-cancer-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Sarcoma in Primary Care: Recognising Red Flags & Improving Early Diagnosis webinar
DESCRIPTION:Sarcoma in Primary Care: Recognising Red Flags & Improving Early Diagnosis \n(FREE Cancer Education Webinar Series for Primary Care led by Wessex Cancer Alliance) \n  \nOverview: \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an educational webinar designed for primary care clinicians\, focusing on the early recognition and management of sarcoma \n\n\n\n\nSarcomas are rare but serious cancers that can present with non-specific symptoms\, making timely diagnosis challenging. This session will provide a concise and practical overview to support clinicians in identifying potential cases earlier and navigating referral pathways effectively. \nWhat the session will cover: \n\nWhat sarcoma is – including key differences between bone and soft tissue sarcomas\nRed flags and warning signs in primary care consultations\nCurrent referral pathways\nA brief overview of treatment options and specialist management\nA patient journey\nKey learning points from challenging presentations\nQ&A\n\nSpeakers: \nSam Hackett\nSarcoma Nurse Specialist & Health Care Professional Engagement Lead\, Sarcoma UK \nSam Hackett is an experienced Sarcoma Nurse Specialist with over 25 years in oncology care. She has worked at Sarcoma UK for 11 years\, where she established the Sarcoma UK Support Line in 2016. Previously\, she was a Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Royal Marsden Hospital (1998–2015) and worked on the TCT Unit at UCLH\, bringing extensive expertise in sarcoma and patient support. \nHelen Platts \nHelen is a Dorset GP and GP Advisor for the Wessex Cancer Alliance with a specialist interest in early cancer diagnosis\, primary care oncology and lifestyle medicine. \nAlongside her clinical work\, she brings lived experience as a patient having been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma having completed treatment in 2020. \nWhy attend? \nEarly detection of sarcoma can significantly improve patient outcomes. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to spot concerning features\, reduce delays\, and support patients through appropriate referral pathways. \nWho should attend? \n\nGPs\nNurse Practitioners\nFirst Contact Practitioners\nAllied Health Professionals working in primary care\n\nWhether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge or strengthen your diagnostic confidence\, this session will offer practical insights you can apply directly to your clinical practice. \n[This session supports the ACCEND framework by strengthening early cancer recognition\, improving referral decision-making\, and promoting patient-centred care through practical learning and real-world insights.] \n  \n\n\n\n\nBook your spot here 
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/sarcoma-in-primary-care-recognising-red-flags-improving-early-diagnosis-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Ovarian Cancer Update for Primary Care webinar
DESCRIPTION:Ovarian Cancer Update for Primary Care \n(FREE Cancer Education Webinar Series for Primary Care led by Wessex Cancer Alliance) \n  \nOverview: \n\n\n\n\nEducational session for GPs and primary care clinicians. \n\n\n\n\nOvarian cancer remains one of the most challenging cancers to diagnose early\, with symptoms often vague\, persistent and easily mistaken for more common conditions. Early recognition in primary care is critical to improving outcomes and reducing delays in diagnosis. \nThis educational session for GPs and primary care clinicians will provide an up-to-date overview of ovarian cancer\, focusing on symptom awareness\, risk factors\, effective safety-netting strategies and referral pathways. The event will also explore the latest updates to NICE guidance\, including the significant 2026 changes to ovarian cancer assessment and referral recommendations\, with new age-adjusted CA125 thresholds and revised approaches for younger patients. [nice.org.uk]\, [nice.org.uk] \nAttendees will gain practical insights into: \n\nRecognising the key symptoms and presentations of ovarian cancer in primary care\nUnderstanding current evidence on CA125 testing and interpretation\nApplying the updated NICE suspected cancer referral guidance\nMaking timely investigations and referrals to support earlier diagnosis\nImproving patient outcomes through effective clinical assessment and safety-netting\n\nThis session is ideal for GPs\, GP trainees\, advanced nurse practitioners and other primary care professionals with an interest in cancer diagnosis and women’s health. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nBook your spot here 
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/ovarian-cancer-update-for-primary-care-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Living With & Beyond Cancer (LWBC) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Living With & Beyond Cancer (LWBC) Webinar \n(FREE Cancer Education Webinar Series for Primary Care led by Wessex Cancer Alliance) \n  \nOverview: \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an educational webinar focusing on Living With & Beyond (LWBC) Cancer. \n\n\n\n\nWith improvements in early detection and treatment\, more and more people are living with and beyond cancer and cancer can now be seen as a chronic disease. LWBC often involves long-term biopsychosocial challenges\, including symptoms related to the cancer and cancer treatments\, some of which require lifelong management and support. Living well with cancer is a key part of the National Cancer Plan for England and this webinar will look at this important area of cancer care with a primary care focus. \nThis webinar is suitable for GPs\, GP registrars\, advanced clinical practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, practice nurses\, physician associates\, pharmacists and other members of the primary care multidisciplinary team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \nDr Virginia Quiney – Wessex Cancer Alliance GP Advisor – has been a WCA GP since 2019 and also works as a locum GP in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire and a GP appraiser. She provides a primary care voice on the LWBC board and Psychology group and the WCA. \nTeresa Corbett\, WCA Programme Manager LWBC – Teresa’s background is as a researcher in Health Psychology\, with a specific interest in psycho-oncology. Teresa works alongside teams to support the personalised care agenda across cancer pathways\, spanning all care settings. This work aims to facilitate a coordinated effort to enable the integration of meaningful\, personalised support for people with cancer in Wessex. \nAndrew Merwood\, WCA Clinical Lead for psychology – Andrew is a Clinical Psychologist and also leads the Macmillan Counselling and Psychology Service at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Andrew will be working with the Alliance to support the development of equitable psycho-oncology resources and pathways across Wessex\, to ensure the psychological supervision and training needs of non-psychologists are met and to improve the psychological services we offer to people with cancer. \n\n\n\nBook your spot here 
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/living-with-beyond-cancer-lwbc-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Haematological Cancer – a webinar for primary care
DESCRIPTION:Haematological Cancer – a webinar for primary care \n(FREE Cancer Education Webinar Series for Primary Care led by Wessex Cancer Alliance) \n  \nOverview: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHaematological malignancies\, which include leukaemias\, lymphomas\, and myelomas\, are the fifth most common group of cancers in the UK. \n\n\n\n\nOver 40\,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer each year in the UK\, while more than 310\,000 people are living with these conditions at any given time. \nJoin our Haematology Webinar on Cancer for Primary Care and explore early recognition strategies\, diagnostic pathways\, and referral guidelines to improve outcomes for patients with haematological malignancies. \nSpeakers \nDr Marianna Koperdanova has been a Consultant Haematologist at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) since 2018\, treating patients with both benign and malignant blood conditions. Her professional interests include research and holistic approaches to patient care. Outside of work\, she is a cycling coach and yoga enthusiast. \nDr Julie Smallwood is a General Practitioner in North Hampshire and also a GP Advisor at Wessex Cancer Alliance\, working to support improvements in cancer services across the region. \nThis webinar is suitable for GPs\, GP registrars\, advanced clinical practitioners\, nurse practitioners\, practice nurses\, physician associates\, pharmacists and other members of the primary care multidisciplinary team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your spot here 
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/haematological-cancer-a-webinar-for-primary-care/
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