Skin cancer: diagnosis and management
In this recorded webinar, Dr Suneeta Kochhar, GPwER in dermatology, shares practical tips on skin cancer diagnosis and outlines what primary care professionals need to know about management.
1 CPD hour
In this recorded webinar, Dr Suneeta Kochhar, GPwER in dermatology, offers practical tips and useful pictures to help you identify basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and malignant melanoma. She advises on how to manage precursor lesions such as actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease and keratoacanthoma, and discusses risk factors to be aware of.
Educational objectives
After viewing this webinar, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
- Recall the risk factors for BCC, SCC and malignant melanoma
- Describe the characteristics of high-risk BCCs
- Understand when and how to perform a full skin examination
- Spot the signs and symptoms of skin cancer
- Explain management options for precursor lesions such as actinic keratosis, Bowen’s disease and keratoacanthoma
- Counsel patients on skin changes to look out for
Presenter
Dr Suneeta Kochhar
GPwER in dermatology
Bexhill
East Sussex
UK
Moderator
Rhiannon Ashman
Deputy editor
MIMS Learning
Twickenham
UK
Published: 30 April 2025
Review due: 30 April 2028
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