Gynaecological Oncology Course
26 - 28 March 2012 at Imperial College London, Level 4, Sherfield Building, London, SW7 2AZ
Over 65,000 cases of ovarian cancer were estimated to be diagnosed in Europe in 2008 and more than 21,500 in the USA (Cancer Research UK). Gynaecological cancers are amongst the ten most common cancers occurring in women.
Recognising the need to train a skilled workforce to improve patient outcomes, Imperial College London in collaboration with Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust has developed this programme for medical practitioners and healthcare professionals to understand the principles of cancer management and develop their knowledge of the treatment pathways.
Participants will receive an Imperial College Certificate of attendance on completion of the course. Due to the nature of the course, places are strictly limited, early booking is strongly advised.
Course Aims
Specific learning objectives are:
- Deliver factual information with respect to each of the tumour types.
- Deliver methods of communication with patients.
- Cover principles of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and to give an overview on pathology and radiology related to gynaecological cancer, nutrition and hypnosis and patient suffering will be taught.
- To describe the avoidance of disaster in the operating theatre and aspects of surgical safety and techniques related to cervical, endometrial and ovarian and vulvo-vaginal cancer.
Fees:
All 3 days (26 - 28 March)
Doctors and Consultants: £855
Days 1 - 2 (26 - 27 March)
Doctors and Consultants: £525
Nurses and Allied Health
Professionals: £325
Day 3 only (28 March)
Doctors and Consultants: £425
For further details, please see our website: www.imperial.ac.uk/cpd/gynaecologicaloncology
We would appreciate it if you would pass on these details to colleagues or others whom you think may be interested in this course. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Stephanie O'Mahony
School of Professional Development
Imperial College London
Level 4, Sherfield Building
London SW7 2AZ
Telephone: +44 (0)207 594 6882
Fax: +44 (0)207 594 6883
Email: s.omahony@imperial.ac.uk
Website: www.imperial.ac.uk/cpd