This webinar will explore the latest developments in cancer screening, with a focus on improving early detection and promoting equitable care. Presenters will include healthcare professionals and community advocates who are leading efforts to enhance cancer screening pathways across diverse populations.
The session will cover the impact of breast density on breast cancer risk and detection, provide guidance on managing care for patients with dense breasts, and highlight opportunities to improve screening in the LGBTQ+ community.
It will also examine culturally safe practices for engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in screening programs. Participants will leave with increased confidence in applying evidence-based, inclusive screening approaches in their clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe how breast density influences breast cancer risk and mammographic sensitivity
- Recommend an appropriate pathway for a patient with dense breasts
- Identify specific opportunities for cancer screening in the LGBTQ+ community
- Identify culturally safe cancer screening practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This event is ACRRM accredited and RACGP approved for 1.5 hours of Educational Activity.
