Emerging Oncology Insights for General Practice
Webinar on Wednesday 29th of April | 6:30 pm - 8pm
EARN UP TO 2.5 HRS CPD (1.5 EA, 1 RP)
This webinar is tonight, Wednesday 29th of April! Here's the link to join or keep an eye out for the reminder emails:
Sydney Adventist Hospital invites you to join their upcoming webinar, “Emerging Oncology Insights for General Practice” on Wednesday, 29th of April at 6:30 pm (AEST).
This educational webinar brings together three expert-led sessions designed to support GPs in navigating key areas of cancer genetics, haematology, and endocrinology. Each presentation offers practical, clinically relevant guidance to enhance confidence in early detection, appropriate investigation, and effective shared care.
Facilitated by Sydney Adventist Hospitals specialists, Dr Hilda High, Dr Jingyi Cao, and Dr Stephanie Hayes.
This event will offer RACGP and CPD Home members up to 2.5 hours of CPD towards their annual requirements: 1.5 hrs EA and 1 hr RP – With the opportunity to complete additional CPD assets on MEDD post-event.
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Get to know the Oncology, Surgical and Haematology Specialists joining us:
Dr Hilda High
Medical Oncologist Specialising in Cancer Genetics
Presenting on:
All in the Family: When to Offer Genetic Testing
Medicare funded testing is now available for all patients diagnosed with breast cancer at or before age 50, regardless of their current age. Doctors are being sued for NOT recommending genetic testing, even in patients who have not had cancer. This simple to understand presentation explains how to quickly and easily determine which individuals should have genetic testing based on their personal and/or family history. Links to resources, including patient information videos and handouts, will also be provided.
Dr High completed her medical degree at Sydney University with honours. She is a registered medical oncologist specialising in cancer genetics. She has worked with hereditary cancer services at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Westmead Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospitals and now works with Sydney Cancer Genetics through rooms at the San Clinic.
Dr High works hard to provide equity of access to cancer genetics services. She conducts telehealth consults, with booking via her rooms at the San Clinic, into local GP practices and even into patient’s homes.
Dr High has a keen interest in research. She has presented her work at national and international conferences and has published in key international journals. She completed her Master of Community Health, for which she won the Master of Community Health Prize, through the University of NSW.
Dr Jingyi Cao
Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist and General Surgeon
Presenting on:
Thyroid Cancer in Primary Care: A Practical Guide & Relevant Updates from the 2025 ATA Guidelines for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer.
Thyroid nodules are common in general practice, and while the majority are benign, identifying the small proportion that represent thyroid cancer is essential. During this session, GPs will learn about a practical overview of the assessment and initial management of thyroid nodules, including when to investigate, when to biopsy, and when referral is indicated. Recent updates in thyroid cancer management, including risk-adapted surgery and active surveillance for selected low-risk cancers, will also be discussed.
Dr Cao specialises in treating thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland diseases, as well as soft tissue tumours and advanced skin cancers.
Graduating from the University of Melbourne School of Medicine, Dr Cao went on to obtain her Fellowship in General Surgery with RACS in 2019. She further specialised in Head and Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Westmead Hospital and the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead.
She offers consultations in both English and Mandarin and is known for her clear and effective communication.
Dr Stephanie Hayes
Consultant Clinical Specialist Haematologist
Presenting on:
What’s New in Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma?
In this session, Dr Stephanie Hayes will provide an update on the evolving landscape of diagnosis and management of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The presentation will review key presenting features seen in general practice, current diagnostic pathways, and recent advances in treatment including targeted therapies and immunotherapy. The session will also highlight the GP’s role in early detection, referral, and ongoing shared care of patients undergoing treatment.
Stephanie completed specialist physician training, and specialist haematology training in Sydney, and took further studies to complete a Masters of Medicine in Clinical Epidemiology. In addition, she undertook a further fellowship specialising in clotting disorders before setting up her clinical practice at the SAN Hospital and Hornsby.
She holds a Clinical Senior Lecturer position at the University of Sydney, regularly teaching at various levels including medical students, junior doctors and specialist physician trainees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the Zoom link?
The Zoom link will be emailed to you automatically after you register using the above registration form. In that email, you’ll also be able to save this event to your calendar. Click the link/s to do this, and the link will also be available in the calendar invite, and easily accessible on the day of the event. *Check your spam/junk folders for an email from [email protected]
Will my microphone and video be on?
No. For your privacy and to avoid disruptions during the event, both your microphone and camera will automatically be switched off.
You will be able to ask the presenters questions in a Q&A chat box.
When do I get a Statement of Attendance, and how are my CPD hours reported?
You must provide us with your full name and either RACGP or CPD Home number as per your membership to ensure correct reporting of your CPD completion.
Within 1 week after the event, you will be emailed a Statement of Attendance for your completion of this activity. Within 2 weeks after the event, your attendance will be reported to the RACGP and CPD Home for you.
Will this event be recorded?
Yes, this event will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing after the event and hosted on MEDD.com.au
What’s MEDD?
MEDD is a networking and education platform for Australian healthcare professionals. Your event registration includes a free MEDD account. You’ll be emailed after the event about this with steps to set your own password.
For any additional enquiries, please contact [email protected] or San’s Doctor Engagement Team: [email protected]; 02 9480 9412