Melanoma Nursing Webinar Program
Melanoma Classification and Staging
Dec 17, 2024
This session is designed to advance nursing knowledge in the classification and staging of melanoma.
This session will provide an overview of melanoma classification and staging guidelines, focusing on the nursing implications at each stage and offering clinical insights into how different stages impact patient prognosis, treatment planning, and long-term care. We will explore the critical role of staging in determining appropriate nursing interventions and how it shapes patient education. This knowledge will equip nurses to offer more personalised, stage-specific care and ensure they are well-prepared to support patients and their families throughout the melanoma pathway, from early diagnosis to more advanced stages.
Learning outcomes:
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Understand the classification and staging of melanoma, enabling nurses to recognise the implications for treatment options and care planning at each stage, and to collaborate with the healthcare team in delivering optimal patient care.
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Implement stage-specific nursing interventions and patient education strategies, equipping nurses to provide personalised support and guidance to patients and their families throughout the melanoma care continuum, from early diagnosis to advanced stages.
Pre-reading/learning:
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AJCC staging guidelines: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-018-6513-7
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Fundamentals of Cancer Nursing CCE course: https://vcccalliancelearn.org.au/fundamentals-cancer-nursing
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MIA path 101 webinar: https://melanomaeducation.org.au/courses/melanoma187/
Speakers
Dr Danielle Vignati
Pathology Fellow, Melanoma Institute Australia
Dermatopathologist from New Zealand, currently doing a pathology research year as the Jenny George Research Fellow at MIA.
Ms Natalie Osborne
Melanoma /Surgical Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Natalie has worked in the Melanoma/Surgical Oncology Department at RPA for the past 10 years as the Clinical Nurse Consultant. A large part of the role involves wound care, pre and post-operative patient education, as well as liaising with community nurses, GP's and other health services such as Physiotherapy and Psycho oncology to coordinate patient care. Natalie coordinates a nurse led outpatient clinic where patients are assessed, treated and followed up from a range of hospitals where the department’s surgeons operate, as well as working with surgeons to perform minor surgical procedures that are undertaken in procedural clinics. Drain management and advanced wound care are the primary responsibilities of the clinic, ensuring that patients receive appropriate evidence based treatment and management.
Natalie has completed her Masters in Haematology and Cancer Nursing through the University of Sydney, and is currently undertaking a Masters degree in Public Health through the University of Tasmania. First and foremost Natalie is passionate about patient care, in particular wound management and engaging with patients and their families through their health journey.
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