Colorectal Cancer - New Frontiers
Presented by the Epworth Cancer Services Institute
Saturday, 7 October 2023 | 8.00am – 2.00pm
Epworth Richmond Auditorium
Overview
The institute focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cancer. Epworth is the only private hospital group in Victoria offering all forms of cancer treatment in-house.
Using case based discussion, this seminar will provide primary care practitioners, nurses, trainees and other interested health professionals with an update on colorectal cancer care. Topics will span across developments in research and new treatment therapies, as well as advice on managing patients in the primary care setting.
Chaired by Cancer Services Clinical Institute Director, A/Prof Sumitra Ananda and Dr Costas Yannakou.
| Topics covered | Presenters |
| Screening and early detection of colorectal cancer | Dr Luke Dunne |
| Inherited bowel cancer predisposition syndromes | A/Prof Adrienne Sexton |
| Management of early colorectal cancer | Dr Tim Chittleborough |
| Spotlight on rectal cancer including stoma management | A/Prof Satish Warrier and Dr Andrew See |
| Surveillance | Dr Jacob McCormick |
| Metastatic disease – when to resect and when not to | Dr Bhaumik Shah and Dr Jacob McCormick |
| Colorectal cancer – new frontiers | Dr Ayesha Saqib |
Registration: http://www.ivvy.com.au/event/ECS23/
RACGP: This event has been submitted for total 5 HRS – 4 Educational Activities / 1 Reviewing Performance.