Merkel cell carcinoma and rare/aggressive melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers
Compare key facts regarding Merkel cell Carcinoma and rare/aggressive skin cancers and their treatment including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.
Learning formatSelf-paced online, start anytime
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Overview
Explore the complexities of Merkel cell carcinoma and rare, aggressive skin cancers in this comprehensive course designed for medical professionals. Gain advanced knowledge of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of these challenging malignancies, supported by evidence-based insights and real-life case studies. With guidance from leading experts, this course delves into histopathology, dermoscopy, and innovative treatment options for melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, and uncommon tumors. Enhance your diagnostic skills and patient outcomes with interactive discussions and practical assessments. Perfect for healthcare providers dedicated to mastering rare and aggressive skin conditions.
What you will learn
Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice
Course contents
Meet your presenter
Assoc. Professor John Pyne
MBBS BOptom(Hons 1) MMed PhD FSCCA
Associate Professor Skin Cancer Medicine, The University of NSW
Associate Professor John Pyne was conferred with a Master of Medicine at The University of Queensland, then held a position of Program Director for The University of Queensland Skin Cancer Masters from 2007 until 2013. The thesis for John’s PhD was on the correlations between dermatoscopy and histopathology for BCC and SCC. He is also a past President and Fellow of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
John has a main interest in the optical imaging of early primary non-lymphoid cutaneous malignancy and correlations with histopathology. He is currently investigating surgical margins in management of these cancers. John has teaching appointments at The Universities of Queensland, New South Wales and Western Sydney.
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