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Initiatives in Lung Cancer Care Course
Starting on:
Nov 9, 2021
Ending on:
Oct 21, 2021
Moderator(s):
Venue:
International Cancer Institute
Max Credits:
5 Points

Provider:
International Cancer Institute
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Initiatives in Lung Cancer Care Course

Starting on:
Nov 9, 2021 8:00 AM
Ending on:
Oct 21, 2021 5:00 PM
Venue:
International Cancer Institute

Description

Multidisciplinary management, standards of care, optimal diagnostics, therapies and future perspectives in the care of Lung Cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa.

Objectives

1. To learn about lung cancer data in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) 2. To learn about the evidence-base for lung cancer screening 3. To understand diagnostic modalities including the role of Biopsies / Re-Biopsies / Liquid Biopsy in Patients with NSCLC 4. To learn about the TNM staging and the different subtypes of NSCLC 5. To understand the different treatment strategies in NSCLC 6. To learn about the management of early stage Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer and use of adjuvant treatments 7. To understand the role of multi-modality treatment in locally advanced NSCLC and limited stage SCLC 8. To learn about the management of patients with actionable driver mutations and novel targeted agents for advanced NSCLC (Personalized Therapies) 9. To understand the role of immune-checkpoint blockade for lung cancer and to learn about novel immunotherapies 10. To learn about the systemic treatment of mesothelioma and SCLC 11. To learn about the role of supportive and palliative care for lung cancer KEHPCA 12. To discuss the role and integration of Biosimilars in lung cancer management

Presenters

  1. Prof. Chite Asirwa
    Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
    International Cancer Institute

  2. Prof. Dinesh Pendharkar
    Medical Oncologist & Hematologist
    International Cancer Institute

  3. Dr. Kevin Makori
    Clinical Oncologist
    International Cancer Institute

  4. Dr. Esther Muinga
    Palliative Care Physician
    KEPHCA

  5. Dr. Kibet Kibor
    Anatomic Pathologist
    Moi Teaching & Referral Hopsital

  6. Prof. Stephen Ogendo
    Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    Maseno University

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