Prostate Cancer

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This course is suitable for Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses.

Course Content

This session covers the following:-

  • Prevalence
  • Incidence
  • Risk factors for Prostate Cancer
  • PSA and screening Diagnosis
  • Signs and Symptoms (Staging of Prostate Cancer)
  • Management of all Three Stages of Prostate Cancer
  • Role of Hormone Injections in Treatment – Mode of Action
  • Anti-flare Medication
  • Shared Care (stable Prostate Cancer patients)
  • Practical Demonstration of  a Safe-System Injection with a Jelly Belly

Course Duration

90 minutes

Trainer/Facilitator

Linda Martin, Macmillan Urology Nurse Specialists, NHS Stockport Foundation Trust

Date/Time/Venue

Tuesday 13th May 2025, 1pm – 2.30, Kennedy Way, Unit 2, Green Lane SK4 2JT.

Cost

This session is free of charge for all delegates from Stockport General Practice.

Booking Process/Additional Information

Bookings for this course should be made via Ticket Tailor, using this booking link – https://buytickets.at/nhsgreatermanchesterstockport/1620004. Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.