17/05/2021

Early cancer diagnosis matters - what advisers need to know - 40 minutes CPD

Early cancer diagnosis matters - what advisers need to know - 40 minutes CPD
Early cancer diagnosis matters - what advisers need to know - 40 minutes CPD

Chief Medical Officer for The Exeter and leading specialist in early cancer diagnosis, Professor Willie Hamilton CBE, MD, FRCP, FRCGP shares his knowledge in this webinar which took place on 13th May 2021.

By watching this webinar recording, you will learn:

  • The impact of the pandemic on cancer diagnosis
  • Why early cancer diagnosis matters
  • The latest research into early diagnosis of cancer in the UK
  • How health insurance can benefit your clients.

About the speaker

Professor Willie Hamilton, CBE, MD, FRCP, FRCGP specialises in primary care diagnostics, with particular expertise in cancer. His research has had a major impact on improving earlier diagnosis of cancer in the UK, which saves lives. He was clinical lead on the main NICE guidance, ‘Referral for Suspected Cancer’ NG12, published in 2015; this governs approximately £1 billion of annual NHS spending. Of the 210 NICE recommendations in NG12, 100 can be traced back in part or wholly to his publications. Willie is our Chief Medical Officer and was awarded a CBE in 2019 for his services in improving early cancer diagnosis.