Starting on:
Jul 29, 2020
Ending on:
Jul 6, 2020
Moderator(s):
Venue:
International Cancer Institute
Max Credits:
10 Points
Provider:
International Cancer Institute
Claim Points
Jul 29, 2020
Ending on:
Jul 6, 2020
Moderator(s):
International Cancer Institute
Max Credits:
10 Points
Provider:
International Cancer Institute
Claim Points
ICI GESTATIONAL TROPHOBLASTIC NEOPLASM PRECEPTORSHIP
Starting on:
Jul 29, 2020 4:00 PM
Jul 29, 2020 4:00 PM
Ending on:
Jul 6, 2020 5:30 PM
Jul 6, 2020 5:30 PM
Venue:
International Cancer Institute
International Cancer Institute
Description
Multidisciplinary management, standards of care, optimal diagnostics, therapies and future perspectives in the care of GTN patients in sub-Saharan Africa.
Objectives
1. Discuss the incidence and Epidemiology of GTN
2. Understand the clinical features and different types of GTN and their prognosis and molecular pathogenesis
3. Be familiar with the diagnostic and Imaging evaluation of GTN, including the role and limitations of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and pelvic ultrasound and staging according to FIGO with providing (WHO) prognostic information for GTN
4. Counsel patients on treatment for recurrent or persistent disease
5. Understand the role of primary surgery in the management of complete and partial molar pregnancies
6. Understand the management of GTN by FIGO stage, including the indications for single-agent versus multiple-agent chemotherapy, and the role of chemotherapy in the treatment of persistent or recurrent disease
7. Understand the surveillance of GTN following treatment, including the importance of (and methods for) preventing subsequent pregnancy
Presenters
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Prof.
Chite Asirwa
Consultant Physician. Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Executive Director/CEO: International Cancer Institute (ICI)
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Dr.
Elly Odongo
Gynecologic Oncologist
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Dr.
Gregory Ganda
Gynecologic Oncologist
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Dr.
Dawit Worku
Gynecologic Oncologist
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Dr.
David Wata
Oncology Pharmacist
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Miss
Catherine Wangechi
Clinical Psychologist