25 March New occupational cancer e-learning module March 25, 2019 By Cancer 0 In some Australian workplaces, employees are exposed to a diverse range of possible carcinogens at higher concentrations and for longer periods of time than the general public. It has been estimated that 3.6 million Australians are exposed to at least one carcinogen at work and approximately 5000 cancers each year are caused by workplace exposures. In some Australian workplaces, employees are exposed to a diverse range of possible carcinogens at higher concentrations and for longer periods of time than the general public. It has been estimated that 3.6 million Australians are exposed to at least one carcinogen at work and approximately 5000 cancers each year are caused by workplace exposures. Cancer Council has developed an e-learning module to increase GP’s awareness of workplace carcinogens and cancers. The module includes sections on occupational carcinogens in the Australian context, the role of an exposure history, common occupational cancers including lung, skin, bladder and mesothelioma, and the Australian compensation system. The 60 minute module is accredited with both RACGP and ACRRM. You can complete the module by registering at www.elearning.cancer.org.au/courses Related Articles Cancer Council NSW reveals Australia is on track to stop cervical cancer Australia is set to become the first country in the world to eliminate a deadly cancer thanks to an approach that is saving lives. New research from Cancer Council NSW has shown that if vaccination and screening coverage levels are maintained rates of diagnosis will drop National Cancer Screening Register to commence supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program From 18 November 2019, the National Cancer Screening Register (the National Register) will begin supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP). How GPs can help combat Australia’s second biggest cancer killer Australia’s first major national mass media campaign promoting bowel cancer screening launches. AIHW Cancer Compendium Report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, with information and trends by cancer type. Conclusion of payments for National Bowel Cancer Screening Forms General practitioners and specialists that have previously received a payment for submitting a Program form to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program have been sent a letter about the conclusion of information payments in 2020. Major step forward in cancer research Australian scientists have taken a "major step forward" in the world of cancer research with the discovery of a new type of drug that can put cancer cells in animals into a permanent state of sleep. Comments are closed.