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Adolescent & Young Adult
CALD
Clinical Practice Improvement
Indigenous
Paediatric
Palliative Care
Work/Life Balance
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Learning Activities |
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Cancer Institute NSW - Basic
Sciences in Oncology (BSOC) |
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URL: |
http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/profes/bsoc.html |
Organisation: |
Cancer Institute NSW |
Who
this course is useful for: |
- Radiation Oncology RANZCR Part One participants
- Advanced trainees in medical, surgical and
gynaecological oncology, haematology and palliative
care
- Other health professionals who are either
undertaking study or working within the oncology
field will also benefit from participating in
the course.
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Profile
of organisation: |
The Cancer Institute
NSW is funded by the NSW State Government and
is charged with substantially improving cancer
control in NSW through reduced incidence, improved
survival, improved quality of life for cancer
patients and their carers and provision of expert
advice to patients, the public, health professionals
and Government. The Basic Sciences in Oncology
course is conducted in collaboration with the
Faculty of Radiation Oncology, Royal Australian
and New Zealand College of Radiologists and the
Medical Oncology Group of Australia (Royal Australasian
College of Physicians). |
Country of Origin: |
Australia |
Course content: |
The Basic Sciences in Oncology
Course supports current best practice and identifies
core skills and competencies in oncology. Basic
sciences of oncology and associated disciplines
are linked to clinical practice. The course comprises
72 hours of training at 9 full-day face-to-face
workshops.
Topics covered by the course include:
- anatomy
- clinical pharmacology
- communication skills training
- palliative care
- physics
- research and evidence-based medicine
- radiobiology
- tumour biology
Registration has now closed for the 2008 BSOC
course. |
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Enhancing palliation in patients with
advanced cancer in rural areas of Australia |
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URL: |
http://www.primed.com.au/products/MOGA2280/MOGA2280_brochure.cfm |
Organisation: |
Medical Oncological
Group of Australia and PriMeD |
Who
this course is useful for: |
- Primary care practitioners
- Other generalist health professionals managing
the care of patients with cancer
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Profile
of organisation: |
PriMeD is a professional
development program for primary care in Australia,
produced by Med-E-Serv. Med-E-Serv provides of
online professional development programs to the
Australian health care sector. Programs are based
on clinical and educational evidence, using peer
group learning and reflective practice to target
improved patient outcomes. The Palliative Cancer
Treatment program has been developed in collaboration
with the Medical Oncology Group of Australia. |
Country
of Origin: |
Australia |
Course
content: |
This 6-hour program
is series of online audiovisual lectures on palliative
cancer treatment modalities: surgery, chemotherapy,
hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, radiotherapy
and supportive therapy.
The learning objectives for the program are:
- Know the types of palliative cancer treatments
(surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted
therapy, radiotherapy, interventional radiotherapy)
available
- Be familiar with the use of palliative cancer
treatments to manage cancer symptoms
- Know the risks and benefits of palliative
cancer treatments and be confident in discussing
them
- Be able to assess patients for palliative
cancer treatments
- Be aware of ethical considerations in relation
to risk-benefits of palliative cancer treatments
- Be confident in assisting patients with decision-making
about palliative cancer treatment choices, i.e.
palliation vs. cure
- Recognise when palliative cancer treatments
are inappropriate
- Be familiar with and able to manage palliative
cancer treatment side-effects
- Be aware of the role of supportive care in
palliative care of patients with cancer
- Have a multidisciplinary approach to developing
and implementing treatment plans for cancer
patients
- Understand the composition, organisation and
processes of the primary care team, anticancer
team and palliative care team
- Be able to develop partnerships with specialist
services and other health care providers
- Have strategies for improving continuity of
care for patients with cancer
- Be able to assess pain, using verbal and visual
pain scales, and pain history
- Be confident in the use of analgesics and
opioids in managing cancer pain
- Have tools to assist in assessing and managing
cancer pain in the palliative setting
- Understand principles of pain management in
patients with advanced cancer
- Be able to recognise psychiatric symptoms
(e.g. anxiety, depression, delirium) in patients
with cancer
- Be able to recognise and safely manage oncological
emergencies
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Access: |
Access to the program
requires registration with PriMeD
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General Practice Education - Small group
learning |
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URL: |
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/gp-program/gp_profdev |
Organisation: |
The Cancer Council
Victoria
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Who
this course is useful for: |
- General practitioners
- Other primary care practitioners
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Profile
of organisation: |
The Cancer Council
Victoria is a non-profit organisation governed
by a Council of 50 people. It supports people
in Victoria with and at high risk of cancer, as
well as their families and friends. Its
education programs explain how people can reduce
their risk of cancer and its research programs
contribute to cancer knowledge. Prevention programs
include Quit, PapScreen Victoria and SunSmart. |
Country
of Origin: |
Australia |
Course
content: |
Small group learning
A suite of eight small group learning modules
designed to aid professional development and help
general practitioners and their staff to prevent,
detect and manage cancer in their practices. Modules
use case studies, reflective practice activities,
journal articles and evidence-based guidelines
to stimulate discussion and encourage knowledge
sharing.
Each module is free of charge and takes about 1½
to 2 hours. The Cancer Council Victoria recommends
that groups complete Modules 1 and 2 as an introduction.
All modules can also be undertaken as stand-alone
education activities.
Modules cover the following topics:
- Module 1 - What can general practice do about
cancer?
- Module 2 - Prevention and screening
- Module 3 - Familial cancers and family history
- Module 4 - Bowel cancer
- Module 5 - Prostate cancer
- Module 6 - Cervical cancer
- Module 7 - A whole-of-practice approach to
cancer care
- Module 8 - Understanding and using cancer
services
Workshops
In addition to the small group learning activities,
The Cancer Council Victoria runs a series of workshops
for general practice. Topics include:
- Family bowel cancer
- Family breast cancer
- Can you spot the difference? (early detection
of melanoma)
- National bowel cancer screening program
- Smoking cessation in general practice
- Educating patients about breast health (for
practice nurses)
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Access: |
Interested participants
in Victoria should contact The Cancer Council
Victoria for more information. |
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - Short
courses 2008 |
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URL: |
http://www.petermac.org/edu/shortcourse/2008/shortcourse_dates.pdf |
Organisation: |
Peter MacCallum Cancer
Centre |
Target
audience: |
- Nurses
- Allied health professionals
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Profile
of organisation: |
The Peter MacCallum
Cancer Centre is based in Melbourne and provides
quality treatment and support to patients and
their families. Underpinned by research and the
best evidence available, Peter Mac broadly influences
cancer care in the community through multi-disciplinary
partnerships, research and education. |
Country
of origin: |
Australia |
Course content: |
The Peter MacCallum
Cancer Centre runs a number of face-to-face workshops
on oncology. Courses include:
- Introduction to cancer
- Cancer care emergencies
- Cancer surgery
- Cannulation (peripheral) and central venous
access devices
- Chemotherapy (3 modules -only open to Registered
Nurses)
- Division II cancer nursing course
- Haematology malignancies
- Pain management
- Radiotherapy
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Access: |
All courses are held
in the Education Centre, Smorgon Family Building,
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Cnr Lansdowne St.
& St. Andrews Place, East Melbourne.
Enquiries can be made to Tracey Taylor, Short
Course Coordinator. Email: Tracey.Taylor@petermac.org or
Phone: 03 9656 1001.
Examples
Introduction to Cancer (1 day)
Course content provides an overview of cancer
as a disease process including cell physiology,
carcinogenesis, prevention and early detection
issues and the physical and psychosocial impact
of cancer on the patient. Additionally it examines
the concept of living with cancer.
Haematology Malignancies Module I (1 day)
This module provides participants with an overview
of haematopoiesis and haematological diseases
including leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Pathophysiology
and management of disease is discussed, including
treatment options such as cytotoxic chemotherapy
and radiotherapy. A patient case study provides
opportunity for reflection on the impact of the
disease and treatment, including nursing management
issues.
Cancer Surgery (1 day)
This introductory course provides a review of
surgical management practices used in the care
of the person with cancer. The program explores
the future of surgical oncology, the pre and post
op management of the cancer patient undergoing
surgery and reviews surgical procedures for specific
cancers including, but not limited to Breast and
Colorectal cancer. |
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The College of Nursing - Cancer nursing
courses |
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URL: |
http://www.nursing.edu.au/Online_Course/Category.aspx |
Organisation: |
The College of Nursing
(incorporating the NSW College of Nursing) |
Who
this course is useful for: |
• Nurses –
will meet the needs of nurses who care for cancer
patients in a variety of practice settings such
as general wards, outpatient departments, acute
care, palliative care and community as well as
specialist oncology, haematology and paediatric
units
• Individual course profiles provide details
of the appropriate audience |
Profile
of organisation: |
The College of Nursing
was established as a professional body to represent,
assist, educate and support nurses. With members
in every Australian State and Territory, and in
17 countries worldwide, The College of Nursing
speaks for nursing professionals throughout Australia.
Through its extensive health care networks, the
College provides a central point of reference
and support for nursing professionals to attain
outstanding personal career results, and provide
best practice quality outcomes for patients. |
Country
of Origin: |
Australia
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Course Content: |
These workshops, distance
education and Graduate Certificate courses have
been designed on a range of topics. These include:
• Continuing professional development for
enrolled nurses: palliative care
• Continuing professional development for
registered nurses: breast cancer care; current
issues in chemotherapy
• Distance education for registered nurses:
breast cancer; chemotherapy and other systemic
treatments in cancer care; communication in cancer
care; principles of stoma care
• Graduate certificate courses: breast cancer
nursing; cancer nursing |
Access: |
Registration details
for the courses offered are available at the College
of Nursing website. |
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The Cancer Council NSW - Health professional
education programs |
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URL: |
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=671 |
Organisation: |
The Cancer Council NSW |
Who
this resource is useful for: |
• Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health Workers
• General practitioners
• Other health professionals managing the
care of people with cancer |
Profile
of organisation: |
The College of Nursing was established
as a professional body to represent, assist, educate
and support nurses. With members in every Australian
State and Territory, and in 17 countries worldwide,
The College of Nursing speaks for nursing professionals
throughout Australia. Through its extensive health
care networks, the College provides a central
point of reference and support for nursing professionals
to attain outstanding personal career results,
and provide best practice quality outcomes for
patients. |
Country
of origin: |
Australia |
Resource
content: |
The Cancer Council NSW has a
range of resources available for health professionals
and educators.
Cancer Awareness Training Resource for Health
Professionals: A training resource for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=1906
This training resource contains a training manual
and CD-ROM containing Powerpoint slides and participant
workbooks. The resource is designed to be used
to train Aboriginal Health Workers in the causes,
treatment and support of Aboriginal people with
cancer. Developed in consultation with Aboriginal
Health Workers across NSW, the package is a comprehensive
training resource for Aboriginal Health Workers
to plan and facilitate workshops for their colleagues.
Written in plain language, the package is based
on successful workshops held across NSW in recent
years. Cancer Awareness: A training resource for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
is an essential tool for Aboriginal Health Workers
working to understand the impact of cancer in
their communities, and to reduce the burden of
this disease.
Talking About Sexuality, Body Image and Cancer
A teaching resource for health professionals
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=672
This interactive skills-based training package
includes a manual and video. It provides a framework
and 'hands on experience' for tackling this sensitive
issue with patients. The resource addresses topics
such as understanding body image, the impact of
cancer on sexuality and supportive interventions,
as well as addressing the difficult subject of
discussing the effects of cancer on sexuality.
Managing Cancer Pain
Communication skills training for health professionals
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=673
This training package, produced in consultation
with experienced clinicians and consumers, aims
to help health professionals improve their communication
skills in pain management. The resource includes
an instructional video (produced in collaboration
with the University of Sydney Pain Management
and Research Centre) and a training manual, which
utilises an array of teaching methods to develop
effective communication skills.
General Practitioner Screening Guide: A Desktop
Decision Support Tool
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/html/healthprofessionals/training/resources/downloads/gpscreening.pdf
This simple desktop guide available to download
free of charge from The Cancer Council NSW website
assists general practitioners and other health
professionals when advising patients about recommended
screening guidelines for eight types of cancer.
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Modules: Early Prostate
Cancer and Rectal Cancer
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=681
These problem-based learning modules provides
a practical learning support tools. The modules
are designed to be used either individually or
in group learning settings such as workshops,
seminars or journal clubs. PowerPoint slides work
through comprehensive case histories addressing
questions likely to arise in clinical settings.
The PBL format allows learners to progress at
their own pace. References are provided for further
reading. |
Access: |
All resources can be purchased
or downloaded through The Cancer Council NSW website. |
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The Cancer Council Western Australia
Professional Development Series |
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URL: |
http://www.cancerwa.asn.au/resources/PDC%20Calendar%20Final%202008.pdf |
Organisation: |
The Cancer Council WA |
Who
this resource is useful for: |
• All health professionals
– palliative care focus |
Profile
of organisation: |
The Cancer Council WA is a not-for-profit
organisation that provides support for people
in Western Australia with and at high risk of
cancer, as well as their families and friends.
It runs education and support programs for health
professionals and the community as well as prevention
programs. |
Country
of origin: |
Australia |
Resource
content: |
The focus of the range of continuing
professional development activities for 2008 is
‘Total pain’.
Workshops and seminars include:
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Palliative
Care
• Harnessing culturally appropriate palliative
care pain management for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Communities
• Complementary Therapies as Non-Pharmacological
Pain Management in Palliative Care
• Spiritual Pain in Palliative Care
• Creative Expression in Palliative Care
• Exploring the Rural Metro Link in Palliative
Care Services (delivered via tele-health)
Training is also available for patient care aides
and for aged care facilities. |
Access: |
Courses can be booked through
The Cancer Council Western Australia website. |
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The Cancer Council Victoria - Professional
development |
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URL: |
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education |
Organisation: |
The Cancer Council VIC |
Who
this resource is useful for: |
• Cancer nurses
• Community health workers
• Other cancer health professionals |
Profile
of organisation: |
The Cancer Council Victoria is
a non-profit organisation governed by a Council
of 50 people. It supports people in Victoria with
and at high risk of cancer, as well as their families
and friends. Its education programs explain how
people can reduce their risk of cancer and its
research programs contribute to cancer knowledge.
Prevention programs include Quit, PapScreen Victoria
and SunSmart. |
Country
of origin: |
AUSTRALIA |
Resource
content: |
The Cancer Council Victoria provides
a range of education course, programs, workshops
and seminars.
Breast cancer nursing practice
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education/breast_cancer_disease_entity_nursing
Distance learning course for nurses run in collaboration
with La Trobe University.
Breast health workshops
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education/breast_health
One-day workshop for health and community workers
new to the area of breast health.
Cancer education seminars
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education/cancer_education_seminars1
Seminars for community health professionals
Communication for clinicians
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education/vcccp
Half-day communication skills workshops conducted
in the workplace by trained facilitators on a
range of topic areas, including:
• How to deliver bad news to cancer patients
and their families
• Discussing sexuality with cancer patients,
their family and friends
• Discussing the transition to palliative
care with cancer patients, their family and friends
• Eliciting and responding to emotional
cues
• Training to become a facilitator of the
VCCCP (2-day program)
Sexuality and cancer workshops
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education/sexuality-for-health-pros
Workshops for cancer clinicians, nurses, social
workers and oncology professionals.
Lung cancer nursing
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education/nursing_people_with_lung_cancer_program
Distance education program developed in collaboration
with La Trobe University and the Austin &
Repatriation Medical Centre Nursing Clinical School.
Prostate care nurses
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education/prostate_care_nurses
Distance education program developed in collaboration
with the School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe
University.
Bowel cancer screening
http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-cancer/for-health-professionals/training_courses_and_education/nbcsp_seminar_2007
Free presentations on the bowel cancer screening
program. |
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The Cancer Council Queensland/Think
GP - Prostate Cancer Risk Management ALM |
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URL: |
http://www.thinkgp.com.au./education/28722 |
Organisation: |
The Cancer Council Queensland/Think
GP |
Who
this course is useful for: |
• General practitioners |
Profile
of organisation: |
ThinkGP (previously known as Genesis
Ed online education) is the leading provider of
online education solutions to GPs and other health
care providers. Since its launch in 2003, ThinkGP
has delivered tens of thousands of innovative
modules of medical education. This innovative
private company is owned and run by GPs who intimately
know the demands facing all health practitioners.
This module has been developed in collaboration
with The Cancer Council Queensland and Andrology
Australia. |
Country
of origin: |
Australia |
Course content: |
This online case-based activity
is designed to familiarise GPs with the latest
evidence on testing for prostate cancer.
Learning Objectives are:
• assess prostate cancer risk factors
• recall current guidelines on testing for
prostate cancer
• discuss the efficacy of prostate cancer
testing options
• state the side effects of various prostate
cancer treatments
• indicate strategies to help patients with
decision making concerning prostate cancer testing
and treatment. |
Access: |
Registration is required prior
to accessing the activity through the ThinkGP
website. |
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- On-demand learning |
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URL: |
http://nccn.cmeport.com/index.aspx |
Organisation: |
National Comprehensive
Cancer Network |
Who
this website is useful for: |
• All health
professionals involved in the care of people with
cancer
• Each program, activity or download identifies
the relevant target audience |
Target
audience: |
The National Comprehensive
Cancer Network (NCCN) is a not-for-profit alliance
of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centres.
It develops resources that present information
to a broad range of stakeholders. NCCN promotes
the importance of continuous quality improvement
and recognises the significance of creating clinical
practice guidelines appropriate for use by patients,
clinicians, and other health care decision-makers.
The primary goal of all NCCN initiatives is to
improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency
of oncology practice so patients can live better
lives. |
Country
of origin: |
US |
Website
content: |
The NCCN ‘On-demand
learning’ site contains podcasts, mp3 downloads
and conference presentations on latest treatments
and clinical practice guidelines in cancer care.
Each podcast has an associated evaluation. Activities
are eligible for CPD points in the USA. By registering
with NCCN it is possible for new podcasts to be
downloaded automatically. Download requires installation
of ‘Podcatching’ software, available
through the NCCN site. |
How to use this
site: |
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Examples: |
Try using the following
links below as starting points
NCCN Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Guidelines Update
http://www.nccn.org/interactive/podcasts/mp3/annual_conference_2007/Non-Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_Guidelines_Update.asp
Managing Effects of Cancer Therapy: Lymphedema
http://www.nccn.org/interactive/podcasts/mp3/annual_conference_2007/Managing_Effects_Cancer_Therapy_Lymphedema.asp
NCCN 2nd Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies
– Multiple Myeloma: How to Treat Patients
that Progress or Relapse
http://www.nccn.org/interactive/podcasts/mp3/hema_2007/how_treat_patients_progress_relapse.asp
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The Cancer Institute NSW – Ci-SCaT
(Cancer Institute NSW Standard Cancer Treatments) |
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URL: |
https://www.treatment.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancerinstitute/cancerinstituteDADAServlet?sid=355357CIS&page=0BENPC&gen=0 |
Organisation: |
The Cancer Institute
NSW |
Who
this site is useful for: |
• Health professionals
involved in the treatment of cancer; in particular
o Medical oncologists
o Haematologists
o Radiation oncologists
o Nurses
o Health professionals involved in discussing
family history issues
• People affected by cancer who require
high level information
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Profile
of organisation: |
The Cancer Institute
NSW is funded by the NSW State Government and
is charged with substantially improving cancer
control in NSW through reduced incidence, improved
survival, improved quality of life for cancer
patients and their carers and provision of expert
advice to patients, the public, health professionals
and Government. The Ci-SCaT website is managed
by the Cancer Institute NSW with content developed
by expert reference groups using an evidence-based
or consensus process. |
Country
of origin: |
Australia |
Website
content: |
The Ci-ScaT site provides
treatment protocols for cancer in streams including
medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology,
nursing, cancer genetics and supportive/palliative
care. Protocols aimed at health professionals
include evidence, cost, and a drug dose calculator.
In addition, information about treatments and
their side effects is provided for patients and
their carers.
The main sections of the ‘Health Professionals’
section of the site are:
• Cancer treatments
• Immediate Management
• Cancer types
• Cancer genetics
• Symptoms
• Drugs
• Calculator
Subsidiary roll over menus can be accessed by
selecting one of these menu items and include
at least two further levels.
The majority of information presented via these
menus is clinical, and although there are ‘Patient
and Carers’ and ‘Health Professional’
versions of the main menu, much of the information
listings are shared in terms of their organisation,
clinical detail and medical terminology. While
information is publicly available, users are asked
to accept the terms and conditions of the site
before accessing information. Access to the drug
calculator requires a user name and password from
the Cancer Institute NSW. Access to product information
within the drugs list (supplied through MIMS)
requires a password from MIMS.
The information relates exclusively to the physical
treatment of cancer. Supportive care information
relates to palliative treatments. Complementary
and alternative treatments are not covered. |
How to use the
site: |
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Examples:
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Use this site to
access:
• detailed protocols relating to a specific
treatment for a particular cancer type and stage
• information about treatment side effects
(sourced from the National Cancer Institute Common
Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events)
• information about cancer genetics including
how to take a family history and how to communicate
findings to patients and their families
• a drug dose calculator.
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The National Cancer Institute website |
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URL: |
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/ |
Organisation: |
The National Cancer
Institute |
Who this site is useful for: |
• All health
professionals (cancer specialists and non-cancer
specialists)
• People with cancer and their families/carers
• Interested public
• Life science teachers |
Profile
of organisation: |
The National Cancer
Institute (NCI) coordinates the National Cancer
Program in the USA, which conducts and supports
research, training, health information dissemination,
and other programs with respect to the cause,
diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer,
rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing
care of cancer patients and the families of cancer
patients. |
Country
of origin: |
US |
Website content: |
The NCI website contains
a broad range of structured information about
cancer and cancer-related topics for doctors,
patients, their families and carers. Information
ranges from introductory background information
that would be useful for lay people and health
professionals without a background in cancer,
to more detailed information relating to particular
types and stages of cancer and its treatment.
The ‘Cancer Topics’ menu includes
accessible explanations of:
• The nature of cancer
• Cancer types
• Management of side effects (‘Coping
with cancer’)
• Treatments
• Support and resources (US context but
largely generic information)
• Screening and testing
• Prevention, Genetics, Causes.
The NCI website also includes a broad range of
Physician Data Queries (PDQs) in a fact sheet
format. These online fact sheets are reviewed
and updated on a regular basis and are available
in both patient and doctor versions. Topics include:
• Adult treatment
• Pediatric treatment
• Supportive care
• Screening/detection
• Prevention
• Genetics
• Complementary and alternative medicine |
How to use the
site: |
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Examples:
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New to the
area of cancer?
You may find it helpful to start with the ‘Understanding
cancer’ section of the site. This section
includes a series of Powerpoint slides accompanied
by a brief text commentary. An example is provided
below.
SLIDE 4: Loss of normal growth
Cancer arises from a loss of normal growth control.
In normal tissues, the rates of new cell growth
and old cell death are kept in balance. In cancer,
this balance is disrupted. This disruption can
result from uncontrolled cell growth or loss of
a cell's ability to undergo cell suicide by a
process called "apoptosis." Apoptosis,
or "cell suicide," is the mechanism
by which old or damaged cells normally self-destruct.
Please click here for an example of Loss of Normal Growth Control
Try using the following links as starting
points.
What is the nature of cancer?
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer/cancer
What can be involved in the spread (metastasis)
of cancer?
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcancer/angiogenesis
Cancer professionals
The PDQ® section provides an alphabetised
list of topics grouped into sections to facilitate
searching. See the links below for examples of
the fact sheets.
Non-small cell lung cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/non-small-cell-lung/healthprofessional/
Fatigue
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/fatigue/healthprofessional
Cancer patients
Lay versions of all PDQ® fact sheets for
people affected by cancer, their families and
carers can be accessed through the same menu.
See below for an example.
Fatigue
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/fatigue/Patient
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Cancerbackup |
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URL: |
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Aboutcancer |
Organisation: |
Cancerbackup |
Who
this site is useful for: |
• People with
cancer, their families and carers
• Health professionals without a background
in cancer |
Profile
of organisation: |
Cancerbackup is a
UK-based cancer charity that provides information
and support for people with cancer , their families
and carers. In addition to its main information
site, Cancerbackup also has a ‘What now’
Community site providing blogs and forums and
a Teen Info on Cancer site for young people. Information
is developed by cancer specialists and nurses
and are reviewed by a Clinical Advisory Board. |
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of origin: |
UK |
Website
content: |
The main information
site presents generic information about cancer,
information about different cancer types as well
as web-based fact sheets on different cancer treatments
and supportive care. A searchable database of
cancer trials available in the UK and Europe is
also provided. Some fact sheets are available
in languages other than English.
The majority of information is written for a
lay audience. However, a ‘Health professionals’
section provides links to UK and overseas treatment
guidelines and provides a series of discussion
papers on topical issues.
While information is written specifically for
a UK and Eire audience, much of it is generic.
The main menu groups information as follows:
• About cancer
• Cancer types
• Treatments
• Resources and support
• Trials
• Health professionals
• News
Each sub-menu provides further sub-divisions
allowing users to quickly identify the area of
interest to them.
The information is comprehensive and written
in plain English. The date of development/revision
of the information is supplied at the bottom of
each page.
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How to use the
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Examples:
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Use the site to gain
a general overview about different types of cancer,
treatment options and supportive care, as well
as more detailed information, for example about
different side effects of individual chemotherapy
drugs.
The links below will give you an idea of the range
of information available:
What is cancer?
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Aboutcancer/Whatiscancer/Whatiscancer
Treatment for early prostate cancer
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Prostate/Treatmentforearlyprostatecancer/Overview
Cyclophosphamide
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Individualdrugs/Cyclophosphamide
You and your partner
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Resourcessupport/Relationshipscommunication/Youyourpartner
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Clinicians Guide to Radiation Oncology |
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URL:
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http://www.ranzcr.edu.au/faculty/about/clinicians_guide.cfm |
Organisation: |
The Faculty of Radiation Oncology
is part of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Radiologists
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Who
this guide is useful for: |
Medical practitioners (non-specialist) |
Profile
of organisation: |
The Faculty of Radiation Oncology
is part of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Radiologists and has a range of objectives
including promotion of the study of and the advancement
of knowledge in the field of Radiation Oncology
and promotion and encouragement of high levels
of skill and expertise and high ethical standards
in the practice of Radiation Oncology through
a Continuing Professional Development program
and by other means. The FRO also aims to assure
the quality and rigour of training and assessment
of registrars in Radiation Oncology, to act as
an authoritative body in matters of public interest
in connection with the field of Radiation Oncology,
foster collaboration with clinicians and other
health practitioners and other persons and organisations
to further or advance knowledge in the field of
Oncology, and Radiation Oncology specifically
to encourage research in matters connected with
the field of Radiation Oncology. |
Country
of origin: |
Australia
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Course
content: |
The Clinician's Guide to Radiation
Oncology aims to assist medical practitioners
understand the role and use of radiotherapy. The
Guide covers each of the common tumour sites,
paediatrics, oncological emergencies as well as
explaining the common side-effects of radiotherapy
and their management. |
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Breast Cancer Resource Kit for Indigenous
Health Workers |
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URL: |
http://www.nbcc.org.au/atsiworkshop/ |
Organisation: |
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Centre (NBOCC) |
Who
this site is useful for: |
• Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander health workers
• Other health professionals working with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities |
Profile
of organisation: |
The National Breast and Ovarian
Cancer Centre (NBOCC) is Australia's independent
national authority and information source on breast
cancer and ovarian cancer. Funded by the Australian
Government, NBOCC works in partnership with health
professionals, cancer organisations, researchers,
governments and those diagnosed to improve outcomes
in breast and ovarian cancer. |
Country
of origin: |
Australia |
Course
content: |
The website houses presentations
from a face-to-face workshop conducted with Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander health care workers
in 2006. The workshop provided the opportunity
to discuss the potential barriers to early detection
of breast cancer and access to effective treatment,
which are having an impact on Indigenous women’s
survival.
The workshop focused on the promotion of breast
awareness and early detection within Indigenous
communities. The workshop presentations were lively
and interactive with specialists in Indigenous
women’s health, screening, general practice
and psychosocial care sharing their expertise
in an extensive program.
Presentations from the workshop are available
online, as well as a final workshop report.
• Ms Sandy Angus
Barriers
to participation in screening (380kb pdf)
• Dr Jane Barry
GPs
and Indigenous health workers - working together (144kb pdf)
• Dr Cathy Heathwood
Understanding
breast cancer and treatments (872kb pdf)
• Dr Jane Turner
Psychosocial
issues for women with breast cancer (332kb
pdf)
• Workshop report
http://www.nbocc.org.au/bestpractice/resources/AWR_breastcancer-knowled.pdf (168kb pdf) |
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International Society of Nurses in
Cancer Care - Fundamentals in Oncology, Part 1 |
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URL: |
http://reach.ucf.edu/~OncEduc1/ |
Organisation: |
International Society
of Nurses in Cancer Care |
Who this website is useful for: |
• Nurses
• Other allied health professionals working
in cancer care |
Profile
of organisation: |
International federation
of:
• National cancer nursing societies
• Regional cancer nursing societies
• Oncology institutions
• Individual cancer nurse practioners, researchers,
and educators
A non-governmental member of the World Health
Organization (WHO), affiliated to the International
Council of Nurses (ICN) and the International
Union Against Cancer (UICC), and is a member of
the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO). |
Country
of origin: |
US |
Course
content: |
Self-directed oncology
education program. The text-based content supplied
as a series of web-based PDFs, covers ten basic
cancer topics with learning objectives at the
beginning of each section, evaluation questions,
answers, and further reinforcement questions.
Cancer Terminology.
Content is written in plain English and includes
the following sections:
• The etiology of cancer
• Early warning signs of cancer
• Cellular structure and function
• The cell cycle and cancer cell properties
• Types of tissue
• The immune system
• The hematopoietic system
• An overview of cancer therapy
• Systematic chemotherapy |
How to use this
site: |
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Examples:
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Download relevant
sections of the module and test your knowledge
using the questions and answers at the end of
each section. Further reading links provide more
information.
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