MESSAGE FROM THE ACTIVITY DIRECTORThe Hematology-Oncology Department at Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine at the Lebanese University and the Lebanese Society of Medical Oncology, has the pleasure to announce the abc Oncology Educational Course 2015.
This course represents a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals (medical doctors, fellows and pharmacists) to discuss in depth with oncology experts, cancer optimal care. It also focuses on the daily challenges that oncology practitioners face in providing cancer therapy. I would like to invite you to actively participate in these scientific events. Looking forward to welcome you all! Dr. Fadi Farhat Head of Hematology-Oncology Department Hammoud Hospital UMC |
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8:45 - 9:15 Registration 9:15 - 9:30 Welcome and Introduction Session 1: Prostate Cancer (PC) 9:30 - 9:50 Neo-adjuvant Hormonal Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Pros and Cons 9:50 - 10:10 Combined Androgen-Deprivation Therapy plus Radiotherapy versus Androgen-Deprivation Therapy Alone in Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer 10:10 - 10:30 Enzalutamide vs. Abiraterone Acetate for the Treatment of Men with Metastatic CR Prostate Cancer |
10:30 - 10:50 GETUG 12 & STAMPEDE & CHARTE Trials: What Have
We Learned about the Role of Chemotherapy in Hormono-Naïve Prostate Cancer? 10:50 - 11:20 Saint Galen Consensus on Prostate Cancer 11:20 - 11:50 Coffee Break Session 2 : Kidney Cancer 11:50 - 12:10 Maximizing Clinical Outcomes in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Algorithm of Treatment 12:10 - 12:35 When No Treatment is the Best Treatment RenalCell Carcinoma? Observation and Intermittent Strategies 12:35 - 13:00 mRCC: Immunotherapy and Beyond 13:00 - 13:20 Future Therapeutic Options for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma 13:20 - 13:30 Closing Remarks |
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9:00 - 9:15 Registration 9:15 - 9:30 Welcome and Introduction Session 1 : Generalities 9:30 - 9:45 Introduction and Epidemiology Dr. Haifa Dbouk 9:45 - 10:00 Molecular Classification of Breast Dr. Hazem Assi 10:00 - 10:25 Should Oncologists Be Ordering Breast Cancer Gene and Panels? Prof. Fadi Farhat Session 2 : Radiotherapy: New Techniques and Modalities of Radiation Therapy for Early Breast Cancer 10:25 - 10:50 Intraoperative Radiotherapy versus External Radiotherapy for Early Breast Cancer (ELIOT: A Randomized Controlled Equivalence Trial) Dr. Clement Khoury 10:50 - 11:15 Hypofractionated Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Invasive Early Breast Cancer (Long-Term Results of UK START Trials Support) Dr. Bassem Youssef 11:15 - 11:35 Coffee Break |
Session 3 : Surgery
11:35 - 12:00 Paget Disease of the Nipple Dr. Abdelmajib Wehbi 12:00 - 12:25 Axillary Dissection after the Sentinel Node Biopsy: Indications and Advantages Dr. Eman Sbaity Session 4 : Medical Treatment 12:25 - 12:50 A 2015 update: Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy (Anti- estrogens, Aromatase Inhibitors, Down- regulators of Estrogen Receptors, Oophorectomy) Dr. Khaled Ibrahim 12:50 - 13:15 A 2015 Update: Breast Cancer Chemo & Targeted Therapy Dr. Fadi Nasr |
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15:30 - 15:50 Registration 15:50 - 16:00 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Fadi Farhat Session 1 : Early Stage Colorectal Cancer: Epidemiology, Imaging and Surgery 16:00 - 16:20 Screening of Colorectal Cancer Dr. Oussama Farhat 16:20 - 16:45 Update in Imaging of Colorectal Cancer from Screening to Metastasis Dr. Ali Kanj 16:45 - 17:10 Survival after Complete Mesocolic Excision Compared with Conventional Colon Cancer Surgery: A Retrospective Population-Based Study Dr. Negib Geahchan 17:10 - 17:30 Role of Adjuvant (neo) Chemotherapy in Colon and Rectal Cancer Dr. Fadi Karak 17:30 - 18:00 Coffee Break |
Session 2: Advanced Colon Cancer: Role of Surgery, Chemotherapy and Targeted Treatment in Liver Metastasis
18:00 - 18:20 Endoscopic Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Occlusion Dr. Zaher Houmani 18:20 - 18:40 Where Do We Stand Now in the Surgical Treatment of Liver Metastasis? Combination of Surgery and Chemo-Targeted Therapy Dr. Negib Geahchan 18:40 - 19:00 Evidence Based Treatment (algorithm) of the Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer and Future Trends Dr. Fadi Farhat |
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14:00 - 14:30 Registration 14:30 - 14:45 Welcome and Introduction Dr. Fadi Farhat Session 1 : Recent Advances in NSCLC Screening and Diagnostic Workup 14:45 - 15:00 Diagnostic Work up and Case Presentation Dr. Fadi Farhat 15:10 - 15:30 Debate on guidelines Dr. Firas El Ali Dr. Feras Chehade Dr. Ali Kanj Session 2: Current Clinical Treatment for Early Stages 15:30 - 15:45 Case Presentation Dr. Moussa Dhaini 15:45 - 16:30 Multidisciplinary Approach: -Pathological Evaluation Dr. Georges Aftimos -Surgery and Chemo in Early Stages Dr. Pierre Youssef -Radiotherapy: Adjuvant and Palliative Dr. Toufic Eid 16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break |
Session 3: Stage-specific Therapy Approaches, Chemotherapy Options for Advanced-Stage Patients, Along with New Agents
17:00 - 17:15 Role of EGFR Targeting TKI Dr. Fadi Karak 17:15 - 17:30 Role of VEGF&EGFRMo Dr. Joseph Kattan 17:30 - 17:45 Chemotherapy in Metastatic NSCLC Dr. Mohamad Yassine Session 4: Management of Locally Advanced and Metastatic ENT Tumors 17:45 - 18:00 Role of Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced ENT Tumors Dr. Clement Khoury 18:00 - 18:15 Chemo and Targeted Therapy in Metastatic Tumors Dr. Khaled Ibrahim 18:15 - 18:30 Questions and answers |
abc Oncology Educational Courses 2014 Overview
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The 2014 “abc in oncology educational course” was conducted in 3 sessions held on May 2nd, and August 9th at Golden Tulip Hotel ‐ Jiyeh Marina and on December 6th at Shams Al‐Assil restaurant.The topics covered were “Lung, Prostate and Breast Cancers”. Sessions were conducted over half days and gathered more than 50 participants each. 24 distinguished speakers animated the discussion and shared their expertise in the field, making every session a scientific hit. The topic focused mainly on multidisciplinary approaches, new modalities of diagnosis,updated disease treatment and side effect management. Diagnostic imaging, targeted therapies, surgical approaches and tailored management were the hottest topics discussed in all sessions
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