MENA Conference 8th International Oncology Conference 2020
Format:9 videos + 1 pdf, size: 5.35 GB
Course Audience: surgical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, family physicians, internist
Overview:
On behalf of the organizing and scientific committee, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the “8th International Oncology Conference” under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence being held virtually on 17-18 December, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. For the past seven years, this conference has been the principal forum on the latest innovations in treating cancers. Over a hundred world-leaders have participated and engaged in discussions on new approaches in the fight against cancer that are bringing us closer to a future where cancer will become a curable disease. The Congress continues to be a global platform with an interdisciplinary approach, with special lectures, debates and interactive techniques to explore the innovative and exciting developments in the management and treatment of ‘cancer,’ potentially thousands of different diseases with wide-ranging characteristics that require extensive and diverse management.
The 8th International Oncology Conference represents the most important gathering for 2020 designed to focus on new research and technologies with the promise of improving the outcomes of cancer, still one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This year’s Congress showcases some of the world’s leading clinicians, scientists and surgeons, who will share and discuss groundbreaking in treating patients for one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. The program emphasizes on the theme “Working Together to Improve Cancer Care” to highlight the importance of multidisciplinary approach that have resulted in significant improvements and is required to provide patients with leading-edge cancer therapies. The conference will also highlight issues and challenges in clinical trials and research studies that provide critical information for physicians when deciding the best treatment strategies for cancer patients
The meeting will provide all stakeholders with opportunities to learn, debate, discuss, and network in this very active scientific field where recent progress has led to improvements in patient outcomes. I am certain that this unique conference will deliberate and discuss all the different facets of this exciting topic and come up with recommendations to achieve a high level of excellence in healthcare for cancer patients. Thank you for joining us to one of the exciting events we are planning and experience firsthand the pride we take to fight and prevent cancer, making a tangible difference for the health of our people in the UAE and the region. I am sure that your active participation in the conference will significantly contribute to its success and will constitute a milestone in the region highlighting more than seven years of pioneering research and innovation.
Conference Objectives:
• Define cancer risk factors, eligible groups for screening & symptoms suspected for Breast, Colon, Lung, Gynecological, Urological and Pediatric Cancers
• Discuss global cancer occurrence, etiology, prevention and early detection
• Evaluate the latest trends in global research, methods, and technology for treatment of cancers
• Understand current clinical challenges in vast majority of tumor types and novel treatment strategies for particular tumor sub-types
• Gain insight about the clinical relevance of molecular advances in different cancer types
• Examine the significance of novel approaches to medical & surgical management of cancers and integrate new therapies into clinical practice
• Review the advantages of multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis and management of various types of cancers
Highlighted Cancers in 2020:
Other Important topics in Cancer Care:
a. Cancer Care during COVID-19 (UAE, Europe, USA experience)
b. Palliative Care in Cancer Patients
c. Oncologic Emergencies
Breast Cancer:
a. ASCO Updates (2020)
b. New Options in Radiotherapy
c. The New Era of Managing Metastatic Breast Cancer
Target Audience:
• Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncologists
• Radiologists
• Pathologists
• General Practitioners
• Family Physicians/ Internist
• Obstetrics and Gynecologists
• Gastroenterologists
• Urologists
• Pulmonologists
• Emergency Medicine
• Pharmacists & Nurses
• Governmental and Non – Governmental Cancer Control Officials
• Researchers and Other Professionals Interested in the Treatment of Cancer
*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below
8th_IOC-Conference_book_pdf_16Dec2020162001 (PDF Format)
Day 1 – Official Inauguration (Video MP4 Format)
Day 1 – Session 1 COVID impact on Oncology (Video MP4 Format)
Day 1 – Session 2 Surgical Oncology Updates (Video MP4 Format)
Day 1 – Session 3 Radiation Oncology Updates (Video MP4 Format)
Day 1 – Session 4 Medical Oncology Updates (Video MP4 Format)
Day 2 – Roche Symposium (Video MP4 Format)
Day 2 – Session 5 Nursing (Video MP4 Format)
Day 2 – Session 6 Important topics in Oncology (Video MP4 Format)
Day 2 – Session 7 Hematological Malignancy Update (Video MP4 Format)
* Detail:
