Imaging in Prostate Cancer

Currently there are a number of prostate imaging modalities available which have different roles in the diagnosis, staging and treatment of Prostate Cancer. The e-Learning session is aimed at explaining the importance of MRI of the prostate with respect to other modalities and in concordance with PSA level and digital rectal findings.

Learning Objectives

• To provide an overview of a number of imaging modalities available for prostate imaging.
• To guide healthcare professionals on how the decision on which imaging modality is used is made depending on the clinical question.
• To give an overview of PSA testing; including its importance, role as a screening and monitoring tool as well as red flags in PSA result values and trends which warrant referral.
• To explain the role of MRI of the prostate in the localisation, diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer as well as in the monitoring of response to treatment.

	MARNMP	MARNMP – Malta Association of Radiologists and Nuclear Physicians
	Peer Review	MARNMP – Malta Association of Radiologists and Nuclear Physicians
	Accreditation
	Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMS	0.5 Credits
	Malta College of Family Doctors	0.5 Credits

 

On completion of this module you will be awarded 1 Point. Each point is equivalent to MCFD 0.5 CPD units / 0.5 European CME Credits (ECMEC’s).

Release Date:	14th February 2020
Accreditation Valid Until:	14th February 2021

 

Industry Support

The production of this eLearning session is supported by Saint James Hospital as a service to the medical community. The content of this session is completely independent and not influenced directly or indirectly by the supporting Company.