Practising clinicians and trainees from breast cancer disciplines; medical, surgical, radiation, nursing, pathology, radiology and psycho-oncology are invited to a forthcoming symposium hosted by the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Research & Education Lead Breast Cancer program.
One of the world's foremost breast cancer specialists, Dr Eric Winer from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the United States will headline the outstanding program - which will focus on what is new, challenging and controversial in the neoadjuvant management of patients with breast cancer.
Expert speakers include:
Clinician scientist, Dr Belinda Yeo, Olivia Newton John Cancer Research Institute and VCCC Research & Education Lead, Breast Cancer
Surgeon, Miss Caroline Baker, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
Medical Oncologist, A/Prof Prue Francis, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Radiation oncologist, Dr Michael Chao, Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre
Plastic surgeon, Mr Dean Trotter, The Royal Women’s Hospital
Psychologist, A/Prof Lesley Stafford,The Royal Women’s Hospital
CEO, Kirsten Pilatti, Breast Cancer Network Australia
Medical Oncologist, Prof Fran Boyle, Mater Hospital, North Sydney
Medical Oncologist, Prof Sarah-Jane Dawson, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Medical oncologist, Prof Sherene Loi, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Challenging cases will be discussed by a multidisciplinary meeting panel.
Friday 21 February 2020 9.30am - 4.00pm VCCC Level 7 Lecture Theatre 305 Grattan Street Parkville REGISTER NOW Supported by:
The VCCC is joining with Breast Cancer Network Australia on the evening before the symposium to present a special public lecture, exploring the history, current practice and future of breast cancer treatment. The lecture will be hosted by Kirsten Pilatti, CEO, Breast Cancer Network Australia and will feature Dr Eric Winer who has played a significant role in developing more personalised treatment of patients with breast cancer.
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