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Welcome to the Breast Academy, featuring blended learning offers developed by the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. All content here is aligned with the levels of practice and capabilities outlined in the ACCEND framework. Upon enrolling in any of these offers, your progress will be automatically recorded in your ePortfolio.

Click here for more details on the work being done by the Breast Pathway Board.

Bladder Cancer Pathway Improvements Webinar

Webinar

A discussion regarding the case for change of the TURBT pathway and recommendations for processes to improve both quality and performance.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

FREE

Improving early diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer Webinar

Webinar

18-Feb. This webinar will include an overview of ovarian cancer including signs and symptoms, investigations, case based discussion. With a focus on early diagnosis and share information “This Van Can” project.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Gynaecological Cancers Primary Care Education Event

Event

4-March & 7-March. Two half-day education event focused on a number Gynaecological Cancers. Presentations will cover topics such as Gynaecology referral guidelines, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and endometrial cancer.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
4

Hour(s)

Free

Improving early diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer Webinar

Webinar

This webinar will include an overview of ovarian cancer in the UK, signs and symptoms, investigations, case based discussion. We will focus on how to improve early diagnosis and share information regarding the mobile community outreach project “This Van Can”.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Pre-registration, Registration, Consultant
1

Hour(s)

Free

Pancreatic Cancer and Non-Site Specific Pathway Education Event

Event

A half-day education event focused on pancreatic cancer and the NSS pathway including the vague symptoms associated with both pathways.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
4

Hour(s)

Free

Breast Cancer Education Event

Event

5-June. An interactive, system wide event focused on providing education to secondary care clinicians of multi-professional backgrounds working in Breast Cancer Services across Greater Manchester, Mid & East Cheshire.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
7

Hour(s)

Free

MDT Reform Education Event

Event

An interactive event focused on educating MDT teams on the work completed to date within the MDT Reform Project to try to encourage further uptake and compliance.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
5

Hour(s)

Free

Gynaecological Cancers Education Event

On Demand Event

An on-demand case based educational event focusing on the recognition and detection of gynaecological cancers.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
3

Hour(s)

Free

Dermatology Education Event: Skin Lesion Recognition

Event

10-March 2025. A half day educational event focused on supporting decision making in skin lesion diagnosis with a focus on cancerous lesions.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
4

Hour(s)

Free

Breast Cancer Education Event

Event

5-June. An interactive, system wide event focused on providing education to secondary care clinicians of multi-professional backgrounds working in Breast Cancer Services across Greater Manchester, Mid & East Cheshire.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
7

Hour(s)

Free

Endocrine Therapy

eLearning

This module focuses on the management of menopausal symptoms and other side effects of endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer.
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
2

Hour(s)

Free

Secondary Breast Cancer

On Demand Webinar

Video on metastatic breast cancer: key stats, signs and symptoms, investigations, treatments, monitoring bone health, and contraception in primary care
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Gynaecomastia

On Demand Webinar

Gynaecomastia: causes, primary care assessment, what not to investigate, referral guidelines, and hormonal treatments
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Nipple Discharge

On Demand Webinar

Short session on nipple discharge types: physiological signs, assessment, and management in primary care
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
5

Minute(s)

Free

Managing Mastalgia

On Demand Webinar

Video on breast pain: assessing risks, managing mastalgia, alternative therapies, and info on secondary care clinics.
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Breast Lumps Assessement

On Demand Webinar

Video on assessing breast lumps: covers examination, differential diagnosis, fibroadenoma, cysts, abscesses, and related topics.
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Breast Screening

On Demand Webinar

A short video on breast screening: why we screen, who is screened, what happens, and why it’s important to attend
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

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Education on Cross Cutting Programmes

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Personalised Care
Personalised care transcends all pathways and is fundamental to delivering better quality care that is meaningful to the individual, supporting improvements in health and wellbeing.
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Health Inequalities​
All education we develop and deliver is inclusive. The Academy offers a variety of learning that supports Health Inequalities, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Primary Care & Early Diagnosis
Supporting the NHS Long Term Plan’s ambition for 75% of cancers to be diagnosed early by 2028. Our education focuses on enhancing the skills of primary care professionals to recognise early signs of cancer and ensure timely referrals.
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