General Practitioners
This module aims to improve knowledge and confidence in identifying, investigating, and referring patients with suspected pancreatic cancer to reduce delays in diagnosis. Through improved awareness and earlier detection, we can work towards better outcomes for patients affected by pancreatic cancer.
The National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap (Roadmap) was developed by Cancer Australia to improve outcomes and survival for Australians affected by pancreatic cancer. The Roadmap identifies 33 key priority areas and 60 strategies for collective action to 2027, across the continuum of pancreatic cancer care, and sets a shared agenda to drive improvements in pancreatic care experience and outcomes.
For more information regarding the Roadmap, please visit:
https://pancreaticroadmap.canceraustralia.gov.au/
The University of Queensland convened two working groups to develop clinical guidance and education content focused on:
- improving the identification of people at genetically high risk of pancreatic cancer for targeted surveillance; and
- improving early recognition of signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer and understanding of appropriate initial investigations if pancreatic cancer is suspected.
The following activity aims to present the contents of the developed clinical guidance in three parts:
- Part 1 provides background material about pancreatic cancer.
- Part 2 presents information about surveillance of the pancreas in patients at high risk of pancreatic cancer.
- Part 3 presents information about signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer, along with recommended diagnostic tests.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology, risk factors, natural history, and stage-related survival of pancreatic cancer in Australia.
- Describe the indications for, and benefits and risks, of pancreatic cancer surveillance in high-risk individuals, including appropriate imaging modalities, referral pathways for surveillance and genetic counselling.
- Outline clinical features and risk factors suggestive of pancreatic cancer, and confidently select appropriate investigations and referral pathways for timely diagnosis and management.
Other healthcare professionals can still enrol and complete this course.
You will receive a certificate upon completion.
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