Primary Care Education Webinar
Improving early diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
Watch the webinar on demand from Tuesday 18th February 2025
Suitable for:
GPs and Primary Care Professionals.
Speakers:
- Charlotte Badescu, Cancer Fellow in Early Diagnosis, Greater Manchester
Cancer Alliance - Helena O’Flynn, Early Diagnosis Lead for Gynaecological Cancers, Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance
Overview:
This webinar includes an overview of ovarian cancer in the UK, signs and symptoms, investigations and case based discussion. We will focus on how to
improve early diagnosis and share information regarding the mobile community outreach project “This Van Can”.
Workforce resources
- Posters, social media assets and digital screens can be found on our Campaigns Resource Centre
- There is a text message which can be sent out to your patients adding the nearest local venue(s).Please use this message to send to women aged 35+.The NHS Ovarian Cancer awareness roadshow, “This Van Can”, will be visiting … on … between the hours of approximately 10am-6pm. Visit the van to find out about the symptoms of ovarian cancer, (and what you should do if you have them). Finding ovarian cancer early can make all the difference. PLEASE NOTE CLINICAL TESTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE VAN, but we can advise you on how to discuss any concerns regarding ovarian cancer with your GP. If you are concerned or would like to know more, please visit the below helpful links: www.thisvancan.co.uk
Further workforce resources
Ovarian Cancer Education Toolkit
Greater Manchester Cancer Academy Education
The Greater Manchester Cancer Academy offers a range of gynaecological cancer specific education to support primary and secondary care professionals across Greater Manchester.
Cancer Academy On-demand Education
An on-demand, case based half day educational event focusing on the recognition and detection of gynaecological cancer in primary care.
- Improving Early Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer Webinar
An on-demand webinar that includes an overview of ovarian cancer in the UK, signs and symptoms, investigations, case based discussion.
GatewayC Resources
GatewayC has a range of gynaecological cancer early diagnosis resources to support primary care professionals across Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester cancer resources
Dr Nadia Ali-Ross, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, shares essential gynaecological cancer early diagnosis insights in just 10 minutes including red flag symptoms, key investigations, and unscheduled bleeding on HRT.
An infographic for guidance when referring patients on a suspected cancer pathway in Greater Manchester.
A bite-sized fast facts video to refresh your knowledge on persistent symptoms, abnormal bleeding, CA125, examinations and family history.
Free CPD course
A 1-hour CPD course featuring insights from leading clinical specialists and interactive learning with patient cases to increase your confidence when referring on a suspected cancer pathway.
Podcast
GPs Sarah and Rebecca chat patient cases, investigating bloating and abdominal pain, CA125 and more to support you.
NICE Guidelines
All NICE products on ovarian cancer. Includes any guidance, advice and quality standards.
Fourteen Fish Free CPD video (Fourteen Fish is the portfolio software GP trainees use)