Date: June 16, 2008
Time: 8 a.m. -11:30 p.m.
Highlights
Comprehensive review of Breast cancer and strategies for early detection and control
Register before June 14, 2008
1. Dr. Pius Agbenorku, KNUST, Kumasi. Phone: 0244-599448
2. Dr. Winfred Baah, KBTH. Phone: 0244-074467
or
3. Mr. Mark Dedzo,IHDN Ghana.
Phone: 0244-9601
Course Description
The 2nd Cancer conference is designed to provide the latest information on the management and control of Breast Cancer.
Course Learning objectives
Upon completion of this program, participant should be able to
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Describe the epidemiology and risk factors of breast cancer
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Describe the elements of a breast cancer screening program
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Recall principles of surgical management of early breast cancer including sentinel node dissection
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Describe the staging of breast cancer and the medical management both early stage and advanced stage
Intended audience
This course is intended for practicing surgeons, physicians, pathologists, radiologists, residents, medical students, pharmacists, nurses and researchers involved in the care of breast cancer patients
Lodging accommodation
There are limited accommodations available at Agbozume/Weta area for participants. Preference will be given to volunteers assisting with the IHDN Mission Hospital . There are nearby Hotel accommodations available at Aflao and Denu. Non-volunteer participants are required to make their own accommodation and transportation arrangements.
Fees
The course is free to all participants. Meals are provided to IHDN volunteer doctors, pharmacists, nurses and technicians.
Travel
IHDN Mission Hospital , Weta, is located on the Accra-Aflao road. It is about 16 miles from Aflao and about 123 miles from Accra . Public transportations are available. Participants will make their own transportation arrangements.
About IHDN
IHDN is a Springfield, IL–based, volunteer, non-profit, medical mission organization. IHDN is opening a mission hospital at Weta, in the Volta Region of Ghana. IHDN has a project site at Agbozume in the Volta Region with outreach programs to small surrounding villages. . Since 1996, IHDN has sponsored 13-medical mission trips to Ghana . IHDN sponsored the first Cancer conference in July 2001 at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Establishing a Cancer Registry. IHDN has donated medical supplies to several medical institutions in Accra , Ho and Aflao. IHDN is sponsoring a 36-member volunteer team from the US to Ghana from June 11-30, 2008. Ghanaian volunteers are also being recruited to assist in the provision of basic medical care to people living in small towns and villages.
Agenda:
7:30-8:00am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:05am- Welcome/Introductory remarks - Dr. Edem Agamah
8:05-8:30am - Epidemiology & Burden of Breast Cancer - Dr. Michael Ashigbi
8:30- 8:55am- . Overview of screening programs for Breast Cancer – Dr. Lisa Wichterman
9:00:9:25am. Surgical Management of Breast Cancer - Dr. Keith Wichterman
9:30- 9:55am - Questions/Answers
9:55-!0:00am - Break
10:00-10:25am Adjuvant treatment of Breast Cancer - Dr. Michael Ashigbi
10:30-10:55am. Management of Metastatic Breast Cancer - Dr. Michael Ashigbi
11:00-11:25am -The role of Venous Access Devices in chemotherapy administration- Dr. Raymond Lee
11:30- 11:55am Questions & Answers
12:00 noon – Closing remarks/Evaluation & Conference Adjourn
Faculty:
Dr Edem Agamah
Hematologist/Oncologist
Central Illinois Hematology Oncology Center
Springfield , IL
Dr. Michael Ashigbi
Hematologist/Oncologist
Tyler Hematology Oncology
Tyler , TX
Dr. Raymond Lee
Intervention Radiologist
Clinical Radiology
Springfield , IL
Dr. Keith Wichterman
Surgeon
Springfield Clinic
Springfield , IL
Dr. Lisa Wichterman
Breast Radiologist
Clinical Radiology
Springfield , IL