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Breast Cancer Preceptorship (CBP 105)
Starting on:
Oct 3, 2022
Ending on:
Nov 9, 2022
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Venue:
Virtual-ICI
Max Credits:
10 Points

Provider:
International Cancer Institute
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Breast Cancer Preceptorship (CBP 105)

Starting on:
Oct 3, 2022 4:00 PM
Ending on:
Nov 9, 2022 5:30 PM
Venue:
Virtual-ICI

Description

International Cancer Instituteâ??s Preceptorship Courses aim to leverage the expertise of its Faculty to help clinicians understand best practices in the diagnosis and management of conditions encountered in the clinical setting in sub-Saharan Africa.

Objectives

At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to: 1. Understand the Epidemiology of Breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) 2. Discuss breast cancer screening, risk factors, and protective factors associated with breast cancer 3. Recognize the role of pathological diagnosis, staging, molecular subtypes, the prognostic and therapeutic significance of tumor estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 expressions for breast cancer 4. Interpret mammograms and appreciate the role of radiology in breast cancer management 5. To review the optimal treatment strategies for Breast cancer: chemotherapy, hormonal, targeted agents, and monoclonal antibodies. 6. Describe the current trends in the locoregional and systemic management of operable early-stage breast cancer. 7. To understand the role of the multidisciplinary team in Breast cancer management 8. To understand the role of Surgery in the management of Breast cancer 9. To understand the role of radiotherapy in the management of breast cancer 10. To recall the current goals and standard of care in the management of metastatic breast cancer. 11. To recognize the existence of breast cancer in male patients 12. To understand the role of Palliative, supportive, and survivorship care in Breast cancer management 13. To discuss the role and integration of Biosimilars in breast cancer management 14. Appreciate the research priority areas in breast cancer in SSA

Presenters

  1. Dr. Siwillis Mithe
    Clinical Oncologist
    Nakuru Provincial General Hospital

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

  3. Dr. Shaheen Sayed
    Pathologist
    Aga Khan University Hospital

  4. Dr. Irene Weru
    Pharmacist
    Kenyatta National Hospital

  5. Dr. Abdu Adem
    Clinical Oncologist
    St. Paul's Millenium Hospital, Ethiopia

  6. Dr. Benjamin Njihia
    General Surgeon
    St. Francis Community Hospital, Nairobi

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

  8. Dr. Sitna Mwanzi
    Medical Oncologist
    Aga Khan University Hospital

  9. Dr. Zipporah Ali
    Palliative Care Specialist
    Executive Director of Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA).

  10. Dr. Kevin Makori
    Clinical and Radiation Oncologist
    International Cancer Institute

  11. Dr. David Wata
    Pharmacist
    Kenyatta National Hospital

  12. Prof. Fredrick Chite
    Medical Oncologist & Hematologist
    International Cancer Institute

  13. Prof. Emmanuel Rudakemwa
    Clinical Oncologist
    University of Global Health Equity

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