Advanced Technologies in Cancer Mangement

Description

This Continuing Medical Education (CME) session will explore the role of emerging and advanced technologies in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of cancer. With rapid advancements in oncology, technologies such as molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and advanced radiotherapy are transforming cancer care and improving patient outcomes. The session will review how precision medicine, artificial intelligence in diagnostics, image-guided therapies, and novel treatment modalities are being integrated into modern oncology practice. Participants will also discuss the clinical applications, benefits, limitations, and cost considerations of these technologies, particularly within resource-limited healthcare settings. Emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary collaboration, appropriate patient selection, and the practical implementation of advanced technologies to enhance early detection, personalized treatment planning, and long-term cancer management.

Objectives

Presenters

1. Dr. Noordin Bashir
   Consultant Oncologist
   Defence Forces Memorial Hospital