Participate in online breast cancer education activities
Innovative online technology has increased opportunities for general practitioners, nurses and other health professionals working in rural Australia to access information about the latest advances in evidence-based breast cancer treatment and care without the need to travel.
Activities and topics include:
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Online modules
Three accredited online education lectures from breast cancer experts covering the continuum of care from diagnosis are available:
Breast cancer diagnosis – what now?
Breast cancer treatment – managing the impact
Breast cancer treatment is over – what’s next?
Registration is free – access education now!
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Panel discussions
Two accredited programs originally transmitted as satellite broadcast and web-cast are now available online. The presentations by panels of breast cancer experts can be accessed by either web-stream or podcast; click the links below to access the programs for free:
Secondary breast cancer: finding breast cancer outside the breast
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Interactive virtual classrooms
Virtual classroom sessions featuring interactive discussions with participants and breast cancer experts are now available. Rural health professionals can participate in real time ‘virtual classrooms’ or view previous recorded sessions online. Topics include:
Breast cancer in the family
Following breast cancer treatment: the role of the primary care team
Additional topics to be released soon.
For information on the next available virtual classroom, contact Kevin Comlossy on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 02 9357 9478. To view previous virtual classrooms register here.
Extending information for rural health professionals is a project of the Supporting Women in Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Program, funded by the Australian Government.