INTERNATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PRECEPTORSHIP
Starting on:
Oct 2, 2020
Ending on:
Sep 3, 2020
Moderator(s):
Venue:
VIRTUAL-ICI
Max Credits:
5 Points

Provider:
International Cancer Institute
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INTERNATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PRECEPTORSHIP

Starting on:
Oct 2, 2020 4:00 PM
Ending on:
Sep 3, 2020 5:30 PM
Venue:
VIRTUAL-ICI

Description

Improving the knowledge, standards and skills of Health Care Professionals on Breast and Cervical cancer screenings in Sub- Saharan Africa.

Objectives

At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able: 1. To understand the Epidemiology of Cervical and Breast Cancer (Regional & Global). 2. To understand the natural history for Human Papilloma virus (HPV). 3. To understand the relevant anatomy and staging of breast and cervical cancer. 4. To learn the screening and treatment modalities for breast cancer and precancerous cervical lesions. 5. To understand breast and cervical cancer prevention and the current screening guidelines 6. To under the risk factors, early signs and symptoms of breast and cervical cancer 7. To learn the approach in management of a patient with a breast lump. 8. To understand the role of Surgery in the management of cervical and breast cancer 9. To learn the practical approach for breast examination and examination for cervical lesions.

Presenters

  1. Dr. Muluken Gizaw
    Epidemiologist

  2. Dr. Dawit Worku
    Gynecologic Oncologist

  3. Dr. Gregory Ganda
    Gynecologic Oncologist

  4. Dr. Kibet Keitany
    Anatomic Pathologist
    Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

  5. Dr. Benjamin Njihia
    General surgeon/Surgical Oncology

  6. Dr. Clifford Chacha
    General surgeon/Surgical oncology

  7. Dr. Angela Mc Ligeyo
    Medical Oncologist
    Maseno University

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