Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Prevalence, signs and symptoms, prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  • Symptoms suggestive of haematological cancers, investigations in primary care.
• Management
  • Suspected leukaemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this module you will learn to:

• Recognize symptoms suggestive of haematological cancers.
• Refer people with suspected haematological cancers within appropriate timescales.
• Offer appropriate patient information and support for people with suspected cancer.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered