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How not to miss a breast cancer - the triple test in practice

This course, presented by Dr Julie Thompson, provides a systematic approach to investigating a women with a new breast symptom including the role of the GP and the importance of the triple test.
 

Recommended for
Nursing
GPs
Specialists

Learning objectives

  • Apply the triple test as a systematic approach to investigating a woman with a new breast symptom
  • Understand appropriate breast imaging for any woman with a new localised breast symptom (including local mastalgia)
  • Differentiate the role of diagnostic breast imaging from a breast screening service
  • Discuss appropriate further investigations for a symptomatic solid lesion confirmed on medical imaging
  • Understand the role of the GP in the investigation and appropriate referral of a woman who presents with a symptomatic breast lesion
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Source URL (modified on 15/12/2020 - 3:49pm): https://www.cancerlearning.gov.au/topics/breast-cancer/how-not-miss-breast-cancer-triple-test-practice