2016 Events
Conférence Débat du Département d'Hématologie-Oncologie de l'HDF Description: “Conférence-Débat” is series of conferences, organized every two months by the Department of Hematology-Oncology at Hotel Dieu de France University Hospital. The main objective of these conferences is to discuss the latest and the key debatable topics in cancer treatment and patients’ management
Date: 1 March 2016 - Venue: Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace Hotel
''Eribulin est la Chimiothérapie de choix dans le Rattrapage des Tumeurs du Sein Métastatique''
Pros: Rte Maya El Ghor Cons: Rte Pamela Abdayem
Date: 12 July 2016 - Venue: Le Gabriel
‘’Abraxane-Gemzar est la Meilleure Association en Première Lignée dans le Cancer du Pancréas Métastatique‘'
Pros: Rt Toni Ibrahim Cons: Rt Tarek Assi
Date: 30 August 2016 - Venue: Gefinor Rotana
''T-DM1 est le Traitement Standard en Deuxième Lignée des Tumeurs du Sein Métastatique ERB2+''
Pros: Rte Pamela Abdayem Cons: Rte Maya El Ghor
Date: 1 March 2016 - Venue: Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace Hotel
''Eribulin est la Chimiothérapie de choix dans le Rattrapage des Tumeurs du Sein Métastatique''
Pros: Rte Maya El Ghor Cons: Rte Pamela Abdayem
Date: 12 July 2016 - Venue: Le Gabriel
‘’Abraxane-Gemzar est la Meilleure Association en Première Lignée dans le Cancer du Pancréas Métastatique‘'
Pros: Rt Toni Ibrahim Cons: Rt Tarek Assi
Date: 30 August 2016 - Venue: Gefinor Rotana
''T-DM1 est le Traitement Standard en Deuxième Lignée des Tumeurs du Sein Métastatique ERB2+''
Pros: Rte Pamela Abdayem Cons: Rte Maya El Ghor
Campagne de Sensibilisation sur le Cancer de la Prostate
Description: CASPRO is an annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign initiated by the Hematology-Oncology and Urology departments at Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital, in collaboration with the Lebanese Society of Urology to encourage men at risk to screen for the disease. The campaign also aims to educate men on prostate cancer and its treatment options for all stages of the disease.
Date: 8 November 2016 - Venue: Hotel Dieu de France
Date: 9 November 2016 - Venue: Bellevue Medical Center
Date: 11 November 2016 - Venue: Saint Joseph Hospital
Date: 29 November 2016 - Venue: Saint Joseph Hospital
Description: CASPRO is an annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign initiated by the Hematology-Oncology and Urology departments at Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital, in collaboration with the Lebanese Society of Urology to encourage men at risk to screen for the disease. The campaign also aims to educate men on prostate cancer and its treatment options for all stages of the disease.
Date: 8 November 2016 - Venue: Hotel Dieu de France
Date: 9 November 2016 - Venue: Bellevue Medical Center
Date: 11 November 2016 - Venue: Saint Joseph Hospital
Date: 29 November 2016 - Venue: Saint Joseph Hospital
Breast Cancer Awareness and Vocational Education - BRAVE 2016
Description: BRAVE is an annual breast cancer awareness campaign organized by the department of Hematology-Oncology at CHU-Notre Dame des Secours entitled «Breast Cancer Awareness and Vocational Education». BRAVE’s main objective is to increase awareness and education on breast cancer and encourage women at risk to screen for the disease. The campaign also aims to educate women on breast cancer and its treatment options for all stages of the disease. More than 1200 persons were reached in the hospital and nearly 200 women were offered a free consultation and mammography when indicated.
Let's be BRAVE to Fight Cancer!!
Date: 24-28 October 2016 - Venue: CHUNDS
Description: BRAVE is an annual breast cancer awareness campaign organized by the department of Hematology-Oncology at CHU-Notre Dame des Secours entitled «Breast Cancer Awareness and Vocational Education». BRAVE’s main objective is to increase awareness and education on breast cancer and encourage women at risk to screen for the disease. The campaign also aims to educate women on breast cancer and its treatment options for all stages of the disease. More than 1200 persons were reached in the hospital and nearly 200 women were offered a free consultation and mammography when indicated.
Let's be BRAVE to Fight Cancer!!
Date: 24-28 October 2016 - Venue: CHUNDS
Congrès Libano-Français de Gynéco-Oncologie Description: Organisé par la Clinique du Levant sous le Haut Patronage de l'Ambassadeur de France au Liban Son Excellence Mr. Emmanuel Bonne et
sous l’Egide du Président de l’Ordre des Médecins du Liban, la Faculté de
Médecine de Montpellier, la Faculté de Médecine de l’Université Libanaise,
la Société Française de Médecine Prédictive et Personnalisée, la Société
Libanaise de Gynéco-Obstétrique (LSOG), la Société Libanaise d’Oncologie (LSMO), la Société Libanaise de Chirurgie Générale (LSGS), l’Association Médicale Franco-Libanaise (ANFL), l’Hôpital Tal Chiha.
Des sujets pertinents ont ete discutés tels que la place de la génétique et de l’immunologie dans la pathologie cancéreuse
Date: 21&22 October 2016 - Venue: Clinique du Levant
sous l’Egide du Président de l’Ordre des Médecins du Liban, la Faculté de
Médecine de Montpellier, la Faculté de Médecine de l’Université Libanaise,
la Société Française de Médecine Prédictive et Personnalisée, la Société
Libanaise de Gynéco-Obstétrique (LSOG), la Société Libanaise d’Oncologie (LSMO), la Société Libanaise de Chirurgie Générale (LSGS), l’Association Médicale Franco-Libanaise (ANFL), l’Hôpital Tal Chiha.
Des sujets pertinents ont ete discutés tels que la place de la génétique et de l’immunologie dans la pathologie cancéreuse
Date: 21&22 October 2016 - Venue: Clinique du Levant
Meet the Expert - DUO Anatomo Clinique
Description: The new diagnostic techniques in pathology and the introduction of targeted
therapies and immunotherapy have prompted scientists around the world to review
the different classifications of cancers. International consensus meetings under the
auspices of World Health Organization (WHO) regularly publish new classifications of
tumors based not only on the histological findings but also on associated genetic anomalies and the response to new treatments.
The 2016 WHO classification of tumors of the urinary system has been recently published. The meeting discuss this new classification and the principles of immunotherapy and will also highlight the importance of consultation and anatomoclinical cooperation, and the latest surgical advances in the treatment of kidney and bladder tumors.
Date: 13-15 October 2016 - Venue: Saint Joseph University
Description: The new diagnostic techniques in pathology and the introduction of targeted
therapies and immunotherapy have prompted scientists around the world to review
the different classifications of cancers. International consensus meetings under the
auspices of World Health Organization (WHO) regularly publish new classifications of
tumors based not only on the histological findings but also on associated genetic anomalies and the response to new treatments.
The 2016 WHO classification of tumors of the urinary system has been recently published. The meeting discuss this new classification and the principles of immunotherapy and will also highlight the importance of consultation and anatomoclinical cooperation, and the latest surgical advances in the treatment of kidney and bladder tumors.
Date: 13-15 October 2016 - Venue: Saint Joseph University
abc Oncology Educational Courses 2016
Description: The abc Oncology educational course represents a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals (medical doctors, fellows, pharmacists and nurses) 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. This course is conducted by the Hematology-Oncology Department at Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center.
Module 1: Colorectal Cancer - Date: 18 March 2016 - Venue: Hammoud Hospital UMC
Module 2: Lung Cancer - Date: 6 May 2016 - Venue: Hammoud Hospital UMC
Module 3: Breast Cancer - Date: 9 December 2016 - Venue: Hammoud Hospital UMC
Description: The abc Oncology educational course represents a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals (medical doctors, fellows, pharmacists and nurses) 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. This course is conducted by the Hematology-Oncology Department at Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center.
Module 1: Colorectal Cancer - Date: 18 March 2016 - Venue: Hammoud Hospital UMC
Module 2: Lung Cancer - Date: 6 May 2016 - Venue: Hammoud Hospital UMC
Module 3: Breast Cancer - Date: 9 December 2016 - Venue: Hammoud Hospital UMC
Lebanese International Fertility Summit 2016 - LIFE 2016
Description: LIFE 2016 entitled "Impact for Life" was held at Le Royal Hotel on two consecutive days 7 & 8 October 2016. This 2 days summit gathered more than 300 participants from different medical fields (urologists, gynecologists, endocrinologists, fertility experts...) with eminent national and international experts and professionals to discuss the latest advances in the hot topic of fertility
Date: 7&8 October 2016 - Venue: Royal Hotel Dbayeh, Lebanon
Description: LIFE 2016 entitled "Impact for Life" was held at Le Royal Hotel on two consecutive days 7 & 8 October 2016. This 2 days summit gathered more than 300 participants from different medical fields (urologists, gynecologists, endocrinologists, fertility experts...) with eminent national and international experts and professionals to discuss the latest advances in the hot topic of fertility
Date: 7&8 October 2016 - Venue: Royal Hotel Dbayeh, Lebanon
Forum de Recherche en Oncologie Clinique
Description: Le FRON est un évènement annuel, organisé par le département d’Hématologie-Oncologie de l’Hôtel Dieu de France, sous la direction de la Faculté de Médecine de l’Université Saint Joseph – Beyrouth, sous le patronage de l'Ordre des Médecins du Liban et en collaboration avec les Facultés de Médecine de l’Université Libanaise et de l’Université Saint Esprit - Kaslik. Son objectif est d'inciter les étudiants à entreprendre des travaux de recherche continus et de les encourager à les publier
Date: 16&17 September 2016 - Venue: Saint Joseph University
Description: Le FRON est un évènement annuel, organisé par le département d’Hématologie-Oncologie de l’Hôtel Dieu de France, sous la direction de la Faculté de Médecine de l’Université Saint Joseph – Beyrouth, sous le patronage de l'Ordre des Médecins du Liban et en collaboration avec les Facultés de Médecine de l’Université Libanaise et de l’Université Saint Esprit - Kaslik. Son objectif est d'inciter les étudiants à entreprendre des travaux de recherche continus et de les encourager à les publier
Date: 16&17 September 2016 - Venue: Saint Joseph University
- Patient Assistance & Care Excellence Congress 2016
This congress will be a unique opportunity to address the key role of patients’ support and quality of life in the management of chronic high burden diseases. The multidisciplinary meeting program’s main focus is on oncology, cardiology and neurology patients.
Date: 27 May 2016 - Venue: Notre Dame des Secours University Medical Center
19th Spring Lebanese Congress of Surgery
Description: The Lebanese Society for General Surgery (LSGS) in collaboration with the “Association Française de Chirurgie” (AFC), the “Société de Chirurgie du Liban Nord”, the Syndicate of Hospitals in Lebanon, the Order of Nurses in Lebanon and the Lebanese Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics organizes this annual congress that gathers healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advances in patients’ surgical management. Internationally recognized leaders in several disciplines related to surgery are invited yearly to share ideas, create academic relationships and advance the practice of surgery in a high quality, state-of-the-art, academic conferences
Date: 3&4 June 2016 - Venue: Lebanese Order of Physicians
Description: The Lebanese Society for General Surgery (LSGS) in collaboration with the “Association Française de Chirurgie” (AFC), the “Société de Chirurgie du Liban Nord”, the Syndicate of Hospitals in Lebanon, the Order of Nurses in Lebanon and the Lebanese Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics organizes this annual congress that gathers healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advances in patients’ surgical management. Internationally recognized leaders in several disciplines related to surgery are invited yearly to share ideas, create academic relationships and advance the practice of surgery in a high quality, state-of-the-art, academic conferences
Date: 3&4 June 2016 - Venue: Lebanese Order of Physicians
12th Byblos International Digestive Workshop
Description: The 12th Byblos International Digestive Workshop is organized by the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Surgery Departments at Notre Dame des Secours University Hospital (CHUNDS), and in collaboration with the General Medical Workshop Association (G-MEA), the Africa Middle East Association of Gastroenterology (AMAGE), the Jordanian Association of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (JAGENA), the Lebanese Society of Gastroenterology and the Lebanese Society for General Surgery.
The workshop offers a mixture of presentations on current topics, review lectures, point-counterpoint presentations on controversial issues, with live procedure transmission from the endoscopic suite to the conference hall. The faculty experts will perform the live endoscopic procedures from CHUNDS.
Date: 14,15 & 16 April 2016 - Venue: Regence Palace Hotel - Adma
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Description: The 12th Byblos International Digestive Workshop is organized by the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Surgery Departments at Notre Dame des Secours University Hospital (CHUNDS), and in collaboration with the General Medical Workshop Association (G-MEA), the Africa Middle East Association of Gastroenterology (AMAGE), the Jordanian Association of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (JAGENA), the Lebanese Society of Gastroenterology and the Lebanese Society for General Surgery.
The workshop offers a mixture of presentations on current topics, review lectures, point-counterpoint presentations on controversial issues, with live procedure transmission from the endoscopic suite to the conference hall. The faculty experts will perform the live endoscopic procedures from CHUNDS.
Date: 14,15 & 16 April 2016 - Venue: Regence Palace Hotel - Adma
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Oncologie Pour Professionnels de Santé
Description: a series of small conferences aiming at continuously update nurses, pharmacists, and oncology related healthcare professionals about new drug introduction or a new indication for a drug in addition to all oncology treatment protocols and adverse events management.
''La Medecine Precise dans le Traitement du Cancer du Sein''
Date: 8 March 2016 - Venue: Babel - Dbayeh
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Description: a series of small conferences aiming at continuously update nurses, pharmacists, and oncology related healthcare professionals about new drug introduction or a new indication for a drug in addition to all oncology treatment protocols and adverse events management.
''La Medecine Precise dans le Traitement du Cancer du Sein''
Date: 8 March 2016 - Venue: Babel - Dbayeh
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- 10eme Cours Intensif d'Oncologie Clinique
Description: The Cancer Research Group (CRG) had committed, and for the past 9 years, to aid in nurses education throughout a tailored intensive cancer course.
This course focuses on the unique challenges that oncology nurses face in providing optimal care for their patients. For Meeting PHOTOS Click here!!!