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The modern prostate cancer diagnostic pathway

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Minutes: 14

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Topic:

Awareness, Early diagnosis
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Area of Practice:

Primary Care & Secondary Care
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All Health Professionals
Join Dr. Olly Hulson, a Consultant Radiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, for an enlightening session focused on the latest advancements in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. With a specialised emphasis on innovative techniques, Dr. Hulson has played a pivotal role in introducing transperineal prostate biopsy in Leeds and implementing this technique across various centres in Yorkshire and the North of England.
In this session, he will provide insights into significant advancements such as pre-biopsy MRI, which enhances diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
By watching this session, you will also learn about exciting future developments on the horizon, including fusion prostate biopsy, focal therapy, and the establishment of rapid access and one-stop clinics, all aimed at streamlining patient care. Moreover, Dr. Hulson will discuss the paradigm shift towards early, opportunistic counselling and PSA testing, emphasizing the importance of proactive discussions around prostate health. His commitment to addressing health inequalities in prostate cancer diagnosis, demonstrated through collaborations with Prostate Cancer UK and local charities, reflects his dedication to ensuring equitable access to diagnostic tools for all men.
This session promises to equip healthcare professionals with valuable knowledge and strategies to enhance prostate cancer care and ultimately improve patient outcomes across the UK.

Learning Objectives

By watching this session, you’ll:
  • Appreciate the advancements in prostate cancer diagnosis, particularly in pre-biopsy MRI and transperineal prostate biopsy
  • Understand future developments on the horizon, including fusion prostate biopsy, focal therapy, and rapid access/one-stop clinics
  • Recognise how the approach has shifted towards early, opportunistic counselling and PSA testing

Please be aware this session was recorded on 09/2024 for PSA Consensus Conference 2024. We review our webinar content every 2 years.

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Dr Olly Hulson

Consultant Radiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Dr. Olly Hulson is a Consultant Radiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals with a specialised focus on prostate cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. Olly has been instrumental in advancing prostate cancer care, particularly through his introduction of transperineal prostate biopsy in Leeds, a technique that he’s also helped implement across centers in Yorkshire and the North of England. Beyond his technical expertise, Olly is deeply committed to addressing health inequalities in prostate cancer diagnosis. He has been actively working with Prostate Cancer UK and local charities to tackle these disparities, ensuring that more men have equitable access to the diagnostic tools they need. Olly’s leadership in the field is further highlighted by his participation in the inaugural Prostate Cancer UK Clinical Champions Programme and his current role on their Clinical Advisory Group. His contributions are helping to shape the future of prostate cancer diagnosis and care, not only in his region but across the UK.

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