Head and neck cancer incidence is increasing across the UK, and there are large differences in survival for people diagnosed at earlier stages compared to at a later stage. Earlier diagnosis, achieved through timely recognition, appropriate referral, and reducing emergency presentations, is crucial for improving outcomes, patient experience and reducing inequalities in head and neck cancer diagnosis.
Join Dr Katie Elliott, Dr Cat Roberts, Agi Tarnowski, Senior Dental Officer and Dentist, and Dr Pawan Randev, for a practical session on managing suspected head and neck cancers in primary care.
In this webinar, you will
- Understand primary care health professionals’ role in preventing head and neck cancers and ways to reduce risk.
- Refresh your knowledge on head and neck cancer signs and symptoms included in referral guidelines, and other signs and symptoms to be aware of.
- Understand the potential barriers people experience to diagnosis and actions that can be taken to mitigate them.
- Learn tips on examining someone presenting with signs and symptoms of suspected head and neck cancer.
- Hear advice and support on safety netting and how to optimise your referrals.
How do I sign up?
There is no need to sign up in advance, simply join the Microsoft Teams link on Thursday 4 June, 12pm to attend the event.
If you can’t make it, you can catch up afterwards by watching the recording on the Cancer Research UK website.
As part of the Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support’s Community of Practice for GPs.