Cancer screening in primary care forum

Aim of meeting:
To strengthen evidence-based cancer screening and early detection practices in primary care by providing updates on bowel, breast, cervical and prostate cancer screening pathways, referral processes and guideline changes; improving understanding of the Direct Access Colonoscopy service, breast density, HPV vaccination and PSA testing; supporting confident interpretation and communication of screening results; and enhancing integration with the National Cancer Screening Register and local referral pathways.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify screening practices and referral pathways for bowel, breast, cervical and prostate cancers – including updates, invitation and interpreting and communicating results.
• Outline the Direct Access Colonoscopy (DAC) service, including referral pathways, eligibility and process.
• Define breast density and explain its implications for mammographic sensitivity, including when to recommend supplementary investigations.
• Describe the need for HPV vaccination including recommendations when there are deviations from the vaccination schedule.
• Identify men in general practice who are appropriate candidates for PSA-based prostate cancer screening, applying age, family history and ethnicity criteria.

Presented by:
Dr Ken Koo
Staff specialist Gastroenterologist and clinical lead of the Direct Access Colonoscopy service, Liverpool Hospital

Dr Patsy Soon
Clinical Director BreastScreen SWS

Dr Matthew Stanowski
Urologist, South Western Sydney Local Health District

Dr Karen Harris
Head of Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Clinical Director, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital

Facilitated by:
Mele Lokotui
Integration and Priority Populations Coordinator, SWSPHN