P240 Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Approx. 01:30
of verifiable CPD
£31.50
Early detection of oral cancer is crucial to increasing survival rates. The process is not just about understanding the si...
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About This Course
Mouth Cancer Action Month is held in November every year and is supported by the Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Oral Health Foundation.
This recorded webinar is in collaboration with the Mouth Cancer Foundation and is a part of a series of webinars on the subject of mouth cancer.
This webinar looks at the treatment options and ongoing care for the mouth cancer patient.
Host: Mahesh Kumar, consultant OMFS
- Surgical treatment - Mr Shahme Farook Consultant OMFS / Head & Neck Surgeon Colleague
- Maintenance and management - Emma Riley Macmillan Nurse Consultant
- Whole team roles - Fiona Ellwood
- Restorative management of patients in primary and secondary care - Richard Porter
- Management in primary care - Andrew Osafo
Aims
This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of treatment options and ongoing care for the mouth cancer patient.
Objectives
During this course learners will be able to:
- Understand how the patient may be treated, looking at medical and surgical care showing the patient journey.
- Understand the treatment options and prognosis.
- Outline long term and short term care what would be expected in GDP.
- Explain the long term effects of treatment from dry mouth, radiotherapy and surgery.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:
- The treatment options and prognosis.
- The long and short term care that may be expected in primary care.
