National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) - A multi-specialist approach to Lung Cancer
We are pleased to invite you to our GP education dinner, National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) – A multi-specialist approach to Lung Cancer. Hear from six of Cabrini’s leading specialists on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program and the latest updates into treating lung cancer.
This free event will take place on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Kooyong, 3144
Speakers and topics
Dr Hari Wimaleswaran & Dr Shaun Yo, Respiratory & Sleep Physicians – ‘The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) overview, and EBUS and CT guided biopsy – role in lung cancer diagnosis.’
Dr Ben Brady & Dr Adithya Balasubramanian, Medical Oncologists – ‘A practical guide to peri-operative therapy in lung cancer.’
Dr Ian Porter, Radiation Oncologist – ‘Innovations in lung cancer radiotherapy.’
A/Prof Chris Merry, Cardiothoracic Surgeon – ‘A practical guide to lung cancer surgery.’
Event Details
| When | Tuesday, 24 June 2025 |
| Registration | Registration from 6 pm |
| Event | Program 6.30 – 9 pm |
| Where | Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, 489 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong |
| Parking | On site, north of the Kooyong stadium, between the stadium and Monash Freeway, or opposite Kooyong, at the H.A. Smith Reserve, on Glenferrie Road |
| Cost | Free event |
| Catering | Dinner and beverages provided |
Register for the event
To reserve a spot for this free education activity, please follow this link to a dedicated event page.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) details
This is a RACGP CPD Approved Education Activity for 2 hours.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify which patients are eligible for the NLCSP and when to refer into Cabrini’s NLCSP clinic.
- Describe the role of diagnostic techniques in lung cancer (including EBUS and CT guided biopsy).
- Summarise the work-up and management of resectable NSCLC patients, with a focus on peri-operative chemo/immunotherapy.
- Discuss the role of radiotherapy in NLCSP and lung cancer patients.
- Discuss recent developments in thoracic surgery and role in NLCSP and lung cancer patients.