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INTERNATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AND TREATMENT COURSE
Starting on:
Dec 9, 2020
Ending on:
Dec 10, 2020
Moderator(s):
Venue:
Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital
Max Credits:
10 Points

Provider:
International Cancer Institute
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INTERNATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AND TREATMENT COURSE

Starting on:
Dec 9, 2020 8:00 AM
Ending on:
Dec 10, 2020 5:00 PM
Venue:
Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital

Description

The main aim of International Cancer Institute (ICI) is to expand education and training opportunities in cancer care and research across sub-Saharan Africa through multi-sectorial collaborations and partnerships with relevant organizations both governmental and non-governmental. Through the organizationâ??s commitment to excellence by providing outstanding education and training programs for future cancer scientists and clinicians, ICI has partnered with Meru County to build capacity for health care practitioners in cervical cancer screening and treatment. This will translate to utilization of the screening equipment (LEEP and Colposcopy machines) available in the county and increased advocacy for uptake of cervical cancer screening.

Objectives

At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to: 1. Appreciate the anatomy of the cervix and the natural history of Human Papilloma virus, in relation to cervical cancer. 2. Review the staging of cervical cancer. 3. Understand the principles of surgery in cervical cancer management 4. Understand the principles of radiation therapy (external beam therapy and brachytherapy) in the management of cervical cancer. 5. Review the Ministry of Health (Kenya) guidelines of cervical cancer screening. 6. Understand the guiding principles for the cervical cancer screening modalities- VIA/VILLI, Pap Smear and HPV DNA tests. 7. Understand the principles of Colposcopy and Cryotherapy 8. Identify Abnormal colposcopy findings and use the Reid Score 9. Troubleshoot difficulties encountered while performing colposcopy. 10. Understand the role of proper documentation, referral and navigation procedures 11. Appreciate the practical aspects of cervical cancer screening and treatment of premalignant lesions: VIA/VILLI, Pap smear, HPV DNA, colposcopy and LEEP

Presenters

  1. Prof. Emmanuel Rudakemwa
    Chief Consultant Radiologist
    King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda

  2. Dr. Sylvano Juma
    Obstetrician and Gynecologist
    Moi County Referral Hospital- Voi

  3. Dr. Elly Odongo
    Gynecologic Oncologist
    Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

  4. Dr. Helena Musau
    Clinical Oncologist
    Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital

  5. Dr. Scolastica Kimani
    Pathologist
    Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital

  6. Mrs Stella Makandi
    Reproductive Health Nurse
    Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital

  7. Dr. Everlyne Okello
    Obstetrician & Gynecologist
    Kisumu County Referral Hospital

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