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 CancerSurgeon, Miss Caroline Baker, St Vincent’s Hospital MelbourneMedical Oncologist, A/Prof Prue Francis, Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreRadiation oncologist, Dr Michael Chao, Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness CentrePlastic surgeon, Mr Dean Trotter, The Royal Women’s HospitalPsychologist, A/Prof Lesley Stafford,The Royal Women’s HospitalCEO, Kirsten Pilatti, Breast Cancer Network AustraliaMedical Oncologist, Prof Fran Boyle, Mater Hospital, North SydneyMedical Oncologist, Prof Sarah-Jane Dawson, Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreMedical 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. Thursday 20 February 2020 6.00pm - 7.00pm VCCC Level 7 Lecture Theatre 305 Grattan Street Parkville SEE MORE INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH NETWORKS Places are limited.
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) is an alliance of 10 leading research, clinical and academic institutions with a shared commitment to saving lives through the integration of cancer research, education and patient care.
